Our reviewer Charlotte caught up with Lee Jennings, the "fearless leader" of The Funeral Portrait, ahead of their show in Manchester. They delved deep into the emotional core of the band, their eclectic musical inspirations, and why theatre and subversion drive everything they do. To start with a big one for potential fans of the … Continue reading Interview: The Funeral Portrait frontman Lee Jennings talks devotion, emo influences, and hometown triumphs
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Gig Review: The Funeral Portrait / The Howling – Rebellion, Manchester (29th June 2026)
Not many bands can say that they sold out their first UK headline show, but that is a claim that The Funeral Portrait, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, can now make. Off the back of their run of various US and European festival shows and their almost constant touring schedules, they had also booked their first … Continue reading Gig Review: The Funeral Portrait / The Howling – Rebellion, Manchester (29th June 2026)
Gig Review: The Bar Stool Preachers / UltraBomb – Manchester Academy 3 (21st December 2023)
I previously caught the Bar Stool Preachers at North West Calling earlier on this year, when they played with mighty bands such as Millie Manders and the Shutup, Sham 69, and The Anti-Nowhere League and they had a lot to keep up with but did so flawlessly. For those who've not heard them before, they … Continue reading Gig Review: The Bar Stool Preachers / UltraBomb – Manchester Academy 3 (21st December 2023)
Gig Review: The Damned / Penetration / TV Smith and the Bored Teenagers / Smalltown Tigers – Manchester Apollo (3rd November 2022)
The Damned original line up was always set to be a massive reunion with so many quirky characters in one band. With its almost mini-festival vibe of four bands in one night, especially bands with such a wide musical range, there were many people extremely excited to begin their night. The queues snaked around the … Continue reading Gig Review: The Damned / Penetration / TV Smith and the Bored Teenagers / Smalltown Tigers – Manchester Apollo (3rd November 2022)
Gig Review: Vukovi / ZAND – Manchester Academy 3 (13th October 2022)
Arriving at Manchester Academy where there were three separate shows on a Thursday evening, it's hard to even notice it's raining as there's definitely no spirits being dampened. The atmosphere is electric as we locate the correct entrance for our gig and climb the stairs to Academy 3. First up on stage is the fantastic … Continue reading Gig Review: Vukovi / ZAND – Manchester Academy 3 (13th October 2022)
My Chemical Romance Release “The Foundations of Decay” after 8 Years
In the midst of the excitement building around their first UK tour since their split 8 years ago, the legends of emo, My Chemical Romance have just released their latest single "The Foundations of Decay", much to the joy of the internet and fans everywhere. With references back to their first album I Brought You … Continue reading My Chemical Romance Release “The Foundations of Decay” after 8 Years