Pretty Vicious: Cluny, Newcastle – live review
Pretty Vicious Cluny, Newcastle 1st December 2015 Up and coming Welsh rockers Pretty Vicious prove why they’re hot property right now, off the back of major support slots they tear apart Newcastle....
View ArticleGang : live review of new young band ‘like Syd Floyd and early Nirvana’
Gang London Oct 2015 Live Review Gang Facebook page Photo by – Keira Anee (c) 2015 Here at Dalston’s Power Lunches on an appropriately weather-bound night in London, swirling long hair, stomp boxes and...
View ArticleLevellers: Blackpool Winter Gardens – live review
The Levellers Beautiful Nights feat special guests DREADZONE & RUTS DC The Winter Gardens, Blackpool 05 December 2015 It was the last show of The Levellers’ legendary ‘Beautiful Nights’ Tour – and...
View ArticleAlternative TV : Viva La Rock’N’Roll – The Complete Deptford Fun City...
Alternative TV : Viva La Rock’N’Roll The Complete Deptford Fun City Recordings 1977-1980 (Cherry Red) 4 CD Boxed set Out now If LTW had an award for re-issue of the Year, it would probably be this,...
View ArticleStatus Quo / Wilko Johnson: Glasgow – live review & photo gallery
Status Quo / The Hydro, Glasgow Friday 4th December 2015 Words: John Millar Pics: Dod Morrison Sadly, an electrical problem (possibly caused by the onset of Storm Desmond, which was pounding The Hydro...
View ArticleTheatre of Hate: The Garage, London – live review
Theatre of Hate / Spizzenergi / Healthy Junkies The Garage, London 6th December 2015 The eighties post-punk legends Theatre of Hate headline an excellent evening at The Garage. Louder Than War’s Craig...
View ArticleHugh Cornwell – Sale Waterside Centre – 26.11.15 – Live Review
Hugh Cornwell Sale Waterside Centre Nov 26th Live Review “What day is it” asked Cornwell as he took to the stage. A stage that is seeing a steady succession of impressive acts visiting my local venue...
View ArticleEvil Blizzard: Camden Barfly – live review
Evil Blizzard Camden Barfly Nov 28th Live Review It was never going to be straight forward. An evening with self-styled ‘Double Doom’ merchants Evil Blizzard never is. But it is entertaining. Not...
View ArticleWatch this! Exclusive premier of the new In Isolation video
Louder Than War are proud to premier the new video from Nottingham band In Isolation. The track – Parlance – is a precursor to their eagerly anticipated debut LP which will be released early next year....
View ArticleThe Lambrettas / The Chords UK / Secret Affair: The Brook Southampton – Live...
The Lambrettas/The Chords UK/ Secret Affair The Brook, Southampton 3rd December 2015 Even when it arrived of the scene at the tail end of 1978, the Mod Revival was derided by most of the Music...
View ArticleSingers and Players: Revenge Of The Underdog and War Of Version -album review
Album Review Singers and Players -Revenge Of The Underdog (On-U Sound) Vinyl LP and “War Of Version” 10” inch EP Out now More righteous reissues from On-U. Ian Canty has a listen for Louder Than War...
View ArticleWreckless Eric / Howard Eynon : Stoke Newington Old Church, London – live review
Wreckless Eric / Howard Eynon Stoke Newington Old Church, London 8th December 2015 Put Together by Fire Records, this evening was the second of a series of three at The Old Church in Stoke Newington...
View ArticleThe Courteeners: O2 Apollo,Manchester – live review
The Courteeners 02 Apollo, Manchester 8th December 2015 The Courteeners close out a busy year, that has seen them play not only Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, V Festival, T in the Park...
View ArticleDan Andriano In The Emergency Room – Party Adjacent : Album Review
Dan Andriano In The Emergency Room Party Adjacent (Xtra Mile Records) CD/DL Out Now Louder Than War’s Ian Critchley reviews solo project of Alkaline Trio member. For those who don’t know, Dan Andriano...
View ArticleThunderbirds Are Go – 50 Years On: Colston Hall, Bristol – live review
Thunderbirds Are Go – 50 Years On Colston Hall, Bristol 1st December 2015 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.. Thunderbirds are go as a stellar line-up come together for a one-off anniversary concert at Colston Hall...
View ArticleImaginary People: Dead Letterbox – album review
Imaginary People: Dead Letterbox (Five Five Diamonds) LP | CD | DL Out Now 7/10 A mix of genres that sees Imaginary People branch out away from their Garage Rock tag, resulting in a plethora of...
View ArticleCoitus: Fed to Wolves – Album review
Coitus – Fed to Wolves (Underground Movement) CD/DL Louder Than War’s Nathan Brown peers at the darker side of life to a sound track of heavy heavy metallic punk. The first time I heard Coitus was the...
View ArticleHD Hausmann: Wring The Moisture From The Surf – album review
HD Hausmann – Wring The Moisture From The Surf (Marshall Teller Records) LP / CD /DL Out Now 9 / 10 Experimental noisescape project release their debut album. Louder Than War’s Paul Scott-Bates...
View ArticleDutch Uncles: Cluny, Newcastle – live review
Dutch Uncles Cluny, Newcastle 10th December 2015 Dutch Uncles open their latest tour in Newcastle, with a night filled funky rhythms and deep lyrics the band are on top form tonight. Fresh from their...
View ArticleSaint Etienne: Sage, Gateshead – live review
Saint Etienne Sage, Gateshead 8th December 2015 As the season of goodwill is well and truly upon us, it only seems right that Saint Etienne bring the festive party to Gateshead. Christmas comes but...
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