SimonBland, Author at Northern Noise

NEWS: Yuck return to Manchester

January 22, 2011

East London quartet Yuck are making quite a name for themselves. After receiving praise reviews for their taster EP Weakend, they were quickly snatched…

NEWS: Yellowcard unveils new track and UK tour dates

January 21, 2011

Jacksonville Alt-Rock veterans Yellowcard are back and are wasting no time in making sure everybody knows it. After taking a two-year hiatus, the band…

NEWS: Dinosaur Pile Up announce single and tour dates

January 21, 2011

Leeds rockers Dinosaur Pile Up are busy guys. Having recently dropped their debut album Growing Pains in late 2010, they’re currently prepping the release…

On Repeat: Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde

January 19, 2011

Chicago garage band Smith Westerns return with their second album: Dye It Blonde. It’s generating ample buzz and it’s our album of the week…

On Repeat: My Chemical Romance – Danger Days

January 15, 2011

The Black Parade? That was so 2006, My Chemical Romance are back with Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys…

Live: Arcade Fire Manchester Central 11/12/10

January 15, 2011

Arcade Fire pull into Manchester Central to promote their third album: Suburbs. We were there to bring you the lowdown on their epic return to the North…