SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

NEWS: Yellowcard and Saves The Day announce UK tour – will play Manchester in November

July 18, 2011

Pop-punk veterans Saves The Day will return to Manchester in November after a 7-year absence. The New Jersey four-piece will accompany fan faves Yellowcard…

ON REPEAT: Taking Back Sunday – Taking Back Sunday

July 13, 2011

New York’s Taking Back Sunday arrive in the North next month to play Leeds Festival. Here’s what we think of their new album…

NEWS: Arctic Monkeys stream Roundhouse show tonight, live at 9pm

July 6, 2011

Miss out on tickets to Arctic Monkeys‘ huge summer arena tour? Don’t worry, tonight you can catch their entire live show for free! The…

PREVIEW: Five things you MUST do at Leeds Festival 2011

July 6, 2011

Heading to Leeds Festival this year? We’ve made you a handy ‘to do’ list!

PREVIEW: Kendal Calling, 29-31 July 2011, Lowther Deer Park, The Lake District

June 29, 2011

Kendal Calling is almost upon us. When it’s time to head for the hills here’s what to expect…

GALLERY: No*Tokyo, Daystar & The Suns Live @ Sound Control, Manchester

June 22, 2011

Manchester’s No*Tokyo hit up Sound Control last week. Here’s what it looked like…