George Michael Freedom Uncut is the final work of the iconic pop musician which will be premiered worldwide on 22 June 2022. Co-directed by George Michael and his friend David Austin, and narrated by George, the story features contributions from other pop legends such Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton John, Nile…
But I’m Different Now: Pete Eastwood Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd Out Now Buy Here “I have always felt that I have had a very eventful life so far, I love life and value every single day. Friends have tried to talk me into putting my stories to print in the…
Fontaines D.C.: Skinty Fia (Partisan Records ) 22 April 2022 9/10 – Buy from Sister Ray here. Fontaines D.C. return with their third album in three years and a new widescreen sound. It’s the masterpiece they’ve been working towards from the start, says Tim Cooper. We hear a lot…
Paul WellerO2 Apollo, Manchester16th April 2022 After being rescheduled twice following an 18-month long wait, Paul Weller finally took to the stage at the O2 Apollo with Louder Than War photographer (and fanboy) Michael Bond was there to capture a much anticipated and triumphant return to Manchester. Walking out to Tomorrow Never…
Amigo The Devil Night & Day, Manchester 5th April 2022 When Amigo The Devil last played in Manchester in February 2020, he was expecting to be back in about eight months’ time. But then of course the world virtually shut down shortly afterwards, having a devastating impact on the world…
Simon Love & the Old Romantics: Love, Sex & Death etc Tapete Records Out Now LP/CD/DL Simon Love has returned with his latest album, the title of which pretty much gives you an idea of the subject matter of the songs across the album. I have been enjoying the album…
Skunk Anansie Columbiahalle Berlin 31st March 2022 What a fantastic opener to the revived concert season in Berlin. Skunk Anansie live at the Columbiahalle in celebration of their live album [email protected] Two decades ago, she was crawling up the side of the stage and after 28 years still means business,…
Iain Matthews – I Can’t Fade Away Lemon 6CD/DL Released 25 March 2022 The albums that ex-Fairport Convention man Iain Matthews recorded for the Rockburgh label between 1978 to 1984, with two bonus live discs taken from concerts in 1978, 1979 and 1984 plus demos from 1982. There are also…
Album Review Slow Faction: Culture and Other Wars (self released) CD / DL Out 9 March 2022 South London stalwarts of independent punk rock Slow Faction are no strangers to LTW. We reviewed Under Heavy Manners in 2017. Joe White Interviewed them and Unilateral Declaration of Independence was reviewed in 2019.…
Baypoet: Translink (Sprechen) SM052 DL Out March 12th Baypoet’s Translink is rumoured to be one of Sprechen’s favourite releases to date. Perhaps more so because of its adherence to the label’s manifesto which works to dissolve barriers between musical worlds and build bridges between them all. By Ryan Walker. Sprechen…