SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

NEWS: Dutch Uncles announce details of their debut album ‘Cadenza’

February 15, 2011

Manchester indie outfit Dutch Uncles announce details of their forthcoming debut album entitled ‘Cadenza’ due for release April 25th. However, this technically isn’t the…

Events: Thirsty Scholar and Manchester bands raise money for charity

February 13, 2011

Have a good time for a good cause with this special gig at Manchester’s Thirsty Scholar pub, set up to raise cash for Marie…

NEWS: Gruff Rhys kicks off first tour in 3 years with launch party at Blackpool hotel

February 10, 2011

Welsh musician Gruff Rhys is set to mark the release of his new solo album Hotel Shampoo by commandeering Blackpool’s Gresham Hotel for a…

On Repeat: Bright Eyes The People’s Key + dates in Manchester and Leeds

February 10, 2011

Bright Eyes return from a four year absence with their new album The People’s Key plus a brief trip up North…

NEWS: Americana troubadour James Apollo preps new album and Manchester date

February 2, 2011

After bumming around America in a haze of cigarette smoke and empty whisky glasses epic enough to rival Kerouac or Cassady, Arkansas troubadour James…

NEWS: Electronica trio Innerpartysystem announce Manchester gig

January 31, 2011

Pennsylvanian electronica band Innerpartysystem are set to return to the UK later this year opening for fellow electropopers 3Oh!3 on their May/June 2011 tour. …