SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

Exclusive: Manchester Orchestra share their favourite tracks with us

March 7, 2011

Before Manchester Orchestra roll up to our neck of the woods in April they give us an insight on which tracks they’ve had on repeat with an exclusive playlist…

Monthly Music Roundup…

March 4, 2011

We enlist the help of the North’s own Martin Smith: blogger, screenwriter and culture critic to talk us through this month’s music releases…

NEWS: Folk-pop band Blind Pilot to support The Decemberists on UK tour, dates in Manchester and Leeds

March 4, 2011

After leaving their mark at home like no band has done before (more on that in a sec) Portland Oregon’s folk-pop troupe Blind Pilot…

NEWS: New York’s Hercules & Love Affair return to the UK, dates in Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool + Manchester

March 3, 2011

New York dance collective Hercules & Love Affair return to UK shores this month for nine exciting dates promoting their latest record ‘Blue Songs’….

NEWS: Stockport’s The Kill Van Kulls release new single and announce Live at Leeds show

March 3, 2011

With the release of their debut single ‘Fools Wish’ just days away, 2011 looks set to be the year for Stockport’s brightest export The…

NEWS: Manchester Orchestra release new single for free before Manchester show

March 2, 2011

Manchester Orchestra reveal ‘Simple Math’, the first single from their highly anticipated upcoming album of the same name. The subdued tones and pacing of…