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A special unveiling took place in Leigh today of Buzzcocks singer/ songwriter Pete Shelley's blue plaque at his childhood home.
Remembering Pete today and the music legacy he leaves behind.
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Liam Gallagher O2 Ritz Manchester - Louder Than War
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Andy Rourke dies at 59 ‘described as kind and beautiful soul by johnny marr ’ has passed away via
@louderthanwar
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D.H. Peligro (Dead Kennedys) dies
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Damo Suzuki RIP ‘ a free spirit who was like the ghost of music past and full of the brilliant possibilities of another time. ’
via
@louderthanwar
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Geordie Walker (Killing Joke) dead at 64 ‘ We are saddened to lose one of the great guitars players of our generation.’ via
@louderthanwar
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Pete Shelley : a personal appreciation by John Robb - Louder Than War
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Lana Del Rey: Chemtrails Over The Country Club | Louder Than War via
@louderthanwar
#lanadelray
#universal
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Showbiz survivors, performance artists, renaissance men, Russell and Ron Mael are the Gilbert & George of pop. And after 52 years,
@sparksofficial
have finally hit the big time by playing
@RoyalAlbertHall
#sparks
#louderthanwar
@TimCooperES
#naomi_dsmith
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Liam Gallagher O2 Ritz Manchester - Louder Than War
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Palaye Royale - Single Review - You'll Be Fine
@PalayeRoyale
@johnrobb77
#palayeroyale
#louderthanwar
@tokyo_katie
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Mark Hollis (Talk Talk) RIP
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Jolly Fuckers: Sleaford Mods Are Louder Than War’s Band Of The Decade.
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TV moment of the year? Bobby Gillespie refusing to dance on This Week - opinion piece - Louder Than War 'Bobby Gillespie’s stony faced glare tells you everything you need to know about the let them eat cake rich elite laughing at you.'
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Noel Gallagher’s new glamtastic single - thoughts? - Louder Than War
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Showbiz survivors, performance artists, renaissance men, Russell and Ron Mael are the Gilbert & George of pop. And after 52 years,
@sparksofficial
have finally hit the big time by playing
@RoyalAlbertHall
#sparks
#louderthanwar
@TimCooperES
#naomi_dsmith
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Ian Brown: Ripples - album review - Louder Than War
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The new
@blurofficial
album is the continuation of a story between best friends who can’t ignore the sheer power of what they have together.
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Wayne Kramer has died aged 75. Front man of The MC5 - Kick Out The Jams, Rambling Rose - We Salute You! x
…
@johnrobb77
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John Lydon scatters the ashes of fan \'Stuart\' onstage at PIL gig in Frome "This was actually a very moving moment and John treated it with equal reverence and humour, shows the quality of the man,"
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@Manics
@O2RitzManc
They blessed a sold out Manchester crowd with an unforgettable setlist, filled with hits.
#Manics
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Måneskin: O2 Academy Islington - live review by Jasmine Hodge
“…the room is suddenly lit up by every phone wanting to capture the frontman in all his glory.”
@ManeskinFanClub
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In another show delayed by two years due to Covid, London finally gets to see
@peterframpton
come alive.
#peterframpton
#louderthanwar
@musicalpix
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Babymetal brought their unique blend of j-pop, metal and choreography to South London : Live review
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Sparks, Manchester Albert Hall - Live Review ‘a masterpiece in performance and delivery.’ via
@louderthanwar
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Iain Templeton, drummer (The La’s, Shack), RIP
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Peye Shelley : one of the greatest Britsh songwriters and key figure in punk rock and one of nicest musicians we have ever met RIP. God bless you Pete and thanks for everything
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Palaye Royale - Single Review - You'll Be Fine
@PalayeRoyale
@johnrobb77
#palayeroyale
#louderthanwar
@tokyo_katie
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Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers) RIP 'We are devastated to learn that the greatest keyboard player in the history of rock music from the greatest band ever has died.' via
@louderthanwar
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Ooh
@adamlambert
looking and sounding amazing singing ‘Starman’ loving the glitter and glam brightening up my day.
#bowiejustforoneday
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Mickey Foote RIP : producer of the Clash first album and by extension inventor of the punk sound template RIP - Louder Than War
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Louder Than War writers pick the 21 best books of 2021.
“If you haven’t yet read our favourites, now’s the time to check them out. And if you’re looking for xmas gifts, our list has everything you need!”
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@blackveilbrides
@MancAcademy
this week in review + 📷
@mudkissphotos
@anna_maslower
@andyblack
#BlackVeilBrides
#andyblack
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Alan Rankine (The Associates) dies at 63 ‘We are sorry to hear of the death of Alan Rankine, who was one half of the wonderful The Associates – the Dundee post-punk new pop band whose thrilling vision created stunning pop soundscapes’
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@PalayeRoyale
@WeAreTheHaunt
@MancAcademy
review
@tokyo_katie
+ pix
@mudkissphotos
"This is a band that is way more than just an aesthetic.."
#PalayeRoyale
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What a beautiful and memorable night
@RoyalAlbertHall
celebrating Pete Shelley's life with
@Buzzcocks
,+ Skids +
@penetrationband
+ guests. Live review by Phil Ross and photo gallery
@SvenjaBlock
to follow soon.
@johnrobb77
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Beth Hart: Parr Hall Warrington – live review by
@ClaireG1965
📸
@mudkissphotos
“…such a rousing, life-affirming live experience.”
@BethHart
#BethHart
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Generation Sex: O2 Apollo, Manchester – Live Review by MK Bennett 📸
@mudkissphotos
@_generationsex
@tonyjamesworld
@BillyIdol
“..Hugely entertaining, a swansong for some, a new beginning for others, two sides of the same coin, energy intact.”
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Red Rum Club: Live Rooms, Chester – live review by Dave Jennings
@RedRumClub
“Their devoted audience are word-perfect on every song and belting out the choruses with gusto and there’s a real Health and Safety risk of drowning in the atmosphere. “
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Barrie Masters RIP (Eddie And The Hot Rods)
‘Formed in 1975 on Canvey Island Eddie And The Hots Rods were the youth wing of pub rock - a supercharged youthful gang of adrenalised droogs who gave that scene an electric shock of excitement‘
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Over the year we've reviewed close to 500 great albums, a mere scratch off the surface of all the wonderful music released. We discovered new artists and reacquainted ourselves with old heroes.
And so here is the rundown of our Top 100 Albums Of 2022.
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Lloyd Cole: Union Chapel, London - Live Review
by Tom Parry
@Lloyd_Cole
“..the voice, still rich, warm, velvety and - like putting on a favourite jacket from many years ago - cosy and comforting.“
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@PalayeRoyale
@WeAreTheHaunt
@MancAcademy
review
@tokyo_katie
+ pix
@mudkissphotos
"This is a band that is way more than just an aesthetic.."
#PalayeRoyale
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Miki Berenyi (Lush): Top Ten Influential Albums via
@louderthanwar
@johnrobb77
@NigelCarrUK
@4AD_Official
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Jan Oldenburg 'Manchester music legend and owner of Night and Day venue RIP'
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Jordan RIP - a tribute to the punk icon. So sad to hear the news of the death of the original and also a wonderful warm and funny person. via
@louderthanwar
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Cabbage - in depth Interview - Louder Than War on debut album and the truth about the controversial incident
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Martin Bramah puts together The Fall supergroup - great line up of ex Fall members via
@louderthanwar
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Anita Lane RIP (Birthday Party/Bad Seeds/solo) | Louder Than War 'we mourn her own shooting star creative brilliance...' via
@louderthanwar
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@ChemBros
Brothers
@ManchesterArena
– live review by David Edwards
"The Chemical Brothers are no less relevant and no less important than they were twenty-five years ago, and they show no signs of slowing down or slouching into tired nostalgia."
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Rival Sons: Manchester Academy - live review - Louder Than War
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In the last 12 months, we have reviewed close to 500 new albums. It finally boils down to this.
Here are the Louder Than War Albums of 2023.
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At the final show of the current
@pilofficial
tour, we witnessed Lydon in exceptionally fine vocal form, prepared to show a sensitivity that perfectly complements his channelled aggression
#publicimagelimited
#pil
#louderthanwar
@ParryTom
@naomi_dsmith
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Johnny Marr: Eventim Apollo, London – Live Review by Nils van der Linden
@Johnny_Marr
“..Marr is joined by special guest and Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant for a swaggering take on David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel..“
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INTERVIEW! :
@antonnewcombe
(Brian Jonestown Massacre) talks in depth to
@johnrobb77
- lots of great stuff on music, politics and culture - lots of wisdom…
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Book review of Cosey Fanni Tutti's Re-Sisters, which tells the life story of Delia Derbyshire, a British pioneer of electronic music who was responsible for the Dr Who theme.
#coseyfannitutti
#re
-sisters
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The Wedding Present today announce their first new material since 2017 with a new 2 track single. With a bunch of different formats for the release there’s an option for all guests of the bride and groom. Article by
@Pathugh40
@weddingpresent
@johnrobb77
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Andrew Fearn's War Is Louder Than Yours via
@louderthanwar
@wayneacarey1970
@johnrobb77
@NigelCarrUK
@sleafordmods
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Nearing the end of 2019, we ask the question was 1979 – all of 40 years ago – really one of the greatest years ever for being ‘Lost In Music’?
#louderthanwar
#1970s
#70s
#1979
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Iain Key discovers
@bears_in_trees
and wonders if these days Tik Tok is really the place for new bands to find their online audience.
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From the pretensions reflected back at the wannabe godhead in a cocaine-stained hall of mirrors to the addicts and music obsessives amongst us all,
@grahamcoxon
's autobiography is a must-have.
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Andrew Weatherall RIP 'one of the key architects of modern music and a great person He was also the greatest DJ we have been in a room with, with every set an adventure from rockabilly to dub to hard techno.'
Farewell genius.
via
@louderthanwar
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These are songs of melancholy for a deep, dark winter. On Dark Mark Does Christmas 2020, Mark Lanegan reminds us of all the ways music can, so radiantly, break our hearts.
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Live review -
@Lightning_Seeds
&
@badly_drawn_boy
at
@Alberthallmcr
"The perfect blend of intimacy and communal joy, the power of storytelling and perfectly realised pop combine together into a glorious few hours".
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Pete Shelley : : a personal appreciation by John Robb - Louder Than War
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FREE EXHIBITION: The Museum of London is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated exhibition:
The Clash: London Calling, a free exhibit showcasing a collection of over 150 items from The Clash's personal archive
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ALBUMS OF THE WEEK!
@thecoralband
return with not one, but two albums of 60s-soaked psych-folk as they hit a new purple patch in their two-decade career.
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Mark Lanegan, Joe Cardamone & Duke Garwood Live Review 'Mark Lanegan’s Gargoyle world tour recently drew to a close with a fabulous show at Camden’s Koko. '
@marklanegan
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Genesis P. Orridge RIP 'Instigator of the hugely influential Throbbing Gristle passes away at 70. From fringe ideas to the taboo to empowering fellow travellers Gen was a key figure'
via
@louderthanwar
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK!!!
Tangk is IDLES' Kid A, their Vitalogy, their Tranquility Base, the band flexing their collective creative muscle to break the box left behind them. A sheer triumph from start to finish.
@idlesband
@partisanrecords
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As Ash prepare to hit the road to celebrate their 30th anniversary, we talk with Tim Wheeler about their rollercoaster early years.
@ashofficial
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Louder Than War's Best Music Books of 2022
It's that time of the year again, and the writers at Louder Than War have chosen their favourite music books published in 2022.
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@BenFolds
chats to Angela Watt ahead of the release of his new album What Matters Most, his first in 8 years
#benfolds
#louderthanwar
@Oneangelapinto
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Melanie C @ O2 Ritz Manchester – live review by
@MJMtweettweet
📸
@mudkissphotos
@MelanieCmusic
Melanie C gave the Northern stars at Manchester’s O2 Ritz a night to remember, full of love, laughter and great music.
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Japan’s seminal album, Gentlemen Take Polaroids, has turned forty. Louder Than War’s Gordon Rutherford states the case for a band who were criminally underrated and wholly misunderstood.
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In the last 2 months
@louderthanwar
has become the 4th biggest music website in the U.K. Please subscribe to the site so we can help pay the staff and writers and keep independent music writing alive!!
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Andy Gill (Gang Of Four) RIP one of the most influential guitar players ever via
@louderthanwar
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@blackveilbrides
@MancAcademy
this week in review + 📷
@mudkissphotos
@anna_maslower
@andyblack
#BlackVeilBrides
#andyblack
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10 reasons why Love and Rockets are the must see band this summer 'they sound like the colour purple and are currently best new band on the planet. They are beyond time and they look and sound like a rock band from the future'
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Cocteau Twins: The Reissues - album review | Louder Than War |
http://t.co/VrOhkp4jcl
@4AD_Official
#reissues
http://t.co/76uQ3NZ9oG
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Incredible stuff at
@livefromtimessq
with the
@Manics
@thecribs
@PSB_HQ
and
@DreamWifeMusic
a truly brilliant night!
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The Melvins 40th Anniversary tour starts tomorrow in the UK! Get ready by reading
@audreyjgolden
's interview with drummer Dale Crover.
@melvinsdotcom
@IpecacRec
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