Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope we are all doing well and have enjoyed this past week! I’m here once again to bring you all the latest music news from a round the indie world! So sit back and relax as I walk you through what’s happened this week!
Brooke Combe Set To Join NBHD Festival Line-Up
Manchester’s multi-venue NBHD Festival has announced that special guest, Brooke Combe will grace the stage on October 5th. Brooke will be performing with Pale Waves, the Festival’s main act, as well as a number of other well-known performers, such as Feet, Overpass, Villanelle, and The Guestlist, as well as hometown heroes Corella and Seb Lowe along with live staples The Royston Club, The Academic, and Red Rum Club.
Neighbourhood Festival made a name for itself as the place to find the next amazing band or artist. NBHD Festival, which takes place this October at several of Manchester’s best venues, including Mother Mary’s and Lions Den for the first time, will return to the Albert Hall, Gorilla, O2 Ritz, and many more beloved stages situated in the city centre around Oxford Road.
‘Suntitled’ : Catfish and the Bottlemen Set To Feature On EAFC25 Soundtrack
It’s that time of year again when FIFA drop the soundtrack for the next of the games instalment ( I still can’t come to terms with it being called EAFC). To be honest, it’s shaping up to be the game’s best soundtrack in years with the likes of Alex Spencer, Fontaines D.C., Jack White and Kasabian!
Of course, in the most Catfish way possible new music was announced without the band moving. A new unreleased track, ‘Suntitled’ is set to feature on the EAFC25 soundtrack. With the hopes of a fourth album set to be released sometime in the not so distant future, ‘Suntitled’ may give us a further glimpse into what to expect from Van McCann, Benji Blakeway and whoever else is now involved.
Blossoms Announce 5 Date Manchester Residency Across An Array Of Venues
Blossoms revealed information of a 5-night Manchester live residency from 19 – 23 November. Beginning on November 19 at Manchester Academy, the residency will also feature performances at the O2 Ritz, Albert Hall, O2 Victoria Warehouse, and O2 Apollo. The Academy and Albert Hall have not yet revealed their supporters. Neon Waltz at O2 Ritz, The K’s at Victoria Warehouse, and The Lottery Winners at O2 Apollo will all provide support.
Speaking on their upcoming Manchester residency, Blossoms say: “We wanted to do something special with the Manchester shows for this run of gigs. We played each one of these venues on our way up, so it’s great after our Wythenshawe Park show to go and do these venues and remember where everything started for us. It’s a love letter of shows to the city! We can’t wait x.”
Fontaines D.C vs Oasis : The Battle That Didn’t Need To Happen
A band that is now dominating the music scene after releasing their most recent album, ‘Romance,’ and touring the world to promote their music. Why then enquire about something wholly unrelated? Since Fontaines has been connected to a possible Oasis supporter, I know that some questions must be answered as a journalist, but why bring up the subject of Oasis during an interview promoting their album?
It’s spiralled into something huge with Liam Gallagher responding to Fontaines unbothered stance on the reunion. Gallagher, and I quote, saying that he’s seen “better dressed ROADIES” in response. Don’t get me wrong, I love both bands whole heartedly but once again the media is creating controversy for no reason at all.
What Have I Been Listening To This Week?
Don’t Do Well Alone – Siobhán Winifred : A very moving track that most listeners would be able to relate to. The lyrics address the emotions that accompany loneliness, the recurrence of overthinking, and the tendency towards extreme self-criticism. The lyrics, which are quite emotional, highlight how difficult it can be to manage stress.
Wild Grey Ocean – Sam Fender : ‘Wild Grey Ocean’, in my opinion, shows Fender at his most open and honest, not only talking about his innermost feelings and ideas but also sharing the experiences of friends and family that helped mould him into the man he is today.
Perfume – Pale Waves : It’s a versatile goth-pop song with strong ’80s elements, serves as the band’s first taste of their impending period. It is brimming with infectious, energetic hooks, hammering snares, and a rattling alt-pop vibe, all of which contribute to its unique Manchester feel.
Who’s Your Money On? (Plastic House) – Inhaler : The song gains interest by the second, especially when Elijah Hewson sings “We could talk about things we never say when we’re alone” before the energetic chorus. The music begins with a lively pace and synths and quickly opens up with an intriguing guitar section.
Hurts To Hold On – Stevie Bill : One incredibly undervalued part of Stevie Bill’s relatability is the way she skilfully incorporates real-life occurrences into her beautiful songs. This song has an amazing crescendo that builds in speed to mimic the sensations of panic and anxiety.
See you next week!
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