Glaswegian mod band The Hollows are currently ripping it up with shots of Maximum RB while looking as classic as they sound. It’s a mod revival with intent which has seen the band play Alan McGee’s gig night as well as supporting The Moons. With ex-Primal Scream Jim Beattie on …
Manchester’s The Tapestry are a band that grabs you on first listen, possessing things we all love about indie music; whether it’s the melodies or the choruses, The Tapestry do their stuff in their own edgy but charming way. At such an early stage they are confidently writing hugely popular …
Live4ever was delighted to catch The Clash legend Mick Jones in Liverpool, appearing at the city’s recent ‘Don’t Buy The Sun’ concert.
Live4ever asked Mick about the gig and his affinity with Liverpool, as well as his connection with Taurus Trakker, the duo consisting of his cousin Martin Muscatt and …
O Genesis is the new record label put together by Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess, along with a few like-minded friends. As Burgess plans to both sign and produce some of his favourite artists, he told the Live4ever Ezine how he is keeping it simple but also innovative, and the sound …
Pete Doherty was recently backed by an array of some of Manchester’s latest talent – Where’s Strutter, Tapestry and singer songwriter Danny Mahon – at the historic King George’s Hall, Blackburn. Living up to the fantastic reviews he’s been receiving lately, Danny Mahon produced the goods with a storming set, …
Described by NME as ‘Manchester’s best kept secret’ Lowline have taken on the baton from classic sounding Manchester bands, and taken it somewhere entirely new by creating their own distinctive coda; uplifting songs with dark undertones, a sound perfectly capturing the vibe of their home city.
After releasing the album …
In an interview with the Live4ever last winter, ex Seahorses and Yards frontman/songwriter Chris Helme discussed getting ready to release his new single, writing material for his new album and looking forward to hitting the road again.
While the new album is still to be released, his UK tour …
Something seems to be happening for Manchester four-piece The Last Party – and it’s all come about rather quickly. Their fourth gig found them supporting local heroes The Charlatans, and after only a total of just eleven shows to date, they’ve built up some regional excitement and gained favourable comments …
Over the three years since The Janice Graham Band formed in Manchester, the group has stacked up a collection of favourable reviews and write-ups, as well as receiving the thumbs-up from Manchester peers such as ex-Stone Rose Mani and Clint Boon. This recognition has been replicated on the live scene, …
In what seems like the blink of an eye, Welsh prospects The Broken Vinyl Club have gained a loyal, and in parts famous, following thanks to their tightly crafted beat-led rhythms which hark back to both the sound and style of the UK’s Sixties heyday. In this recent interview with …
Manchester born music fan Jeff Hordley. best known as Emmerdale bad boy Cain Dingle, took some time out lately to chat to Live4ever about which music and bands have inspired him through the years. From checking out his Dad’s record collection as a kid to growing a ‘Mozzer’ haircut, Jeff …
After Live4ever caught up with former Creation boss Alan McGee back in January as the documentary on the legendary label was being readied for launch, we recently had a follow up chat to discuss the subsequent success of the film, as well as delving deeper into some recent family …
Manchester recently hosted the fifth annual Future Perfect fundraising event, bringing a fantastic line up to the Castlefield Arena with bands and artists such as The Rain Band, Supajamma and Rowetta appearing along with comedian Russell Howard.
This year’s event, led by Garth Brooks and Graham Massey, was given an …
During the early nineties, many teenagers across the UK were introduced to the look and image of the Stone Roses via photographer Ian Tilton‘s magical pictures which adorned their classic self-titled debut album. Armed with those images, the youth of the day set about re-creating that look themselves, something which …
One man’s love and dedication for the iconic record label Factory Records has resulted in, for perhaps the first time ever, the full Factory collection being brought together in one place, reports Carl Stanley.
Colin Gibbins, of Blackley, Manchester, has put his life into collecting the Factory discography, whether it …
Sometimes a band comes along with a tune that strikes a cord, celebrating that era for the youth of the day. With the single ‘Shall We Take A Trip‘, Northside did just that in the hazy days of 1991 with the feel good, indie/dance cross-over. The album ‘Chicken …