December 2011
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Gig Review: Architects @ Manchester Academy 2
Thursday December 15, 2011
Review by Frances Roach
Photography by Danielle Booth
Support from: Deaf Havana, Tek-One, Heights
A near full capacity Academy 2 sees Brighton metalcore five-piece Architects storm their way through a blistering set of songs old and new, with audience following suit. Starting with new single ‘Devil’s Island’ off their anticipated upcoming...
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My Top 10 Albums of 2011
Saturday December 17, 2011
Written by Frances Roach
Below are my top 10 albums that you (hopefully) will have checked out in 2011. If not, I’d advise you to get to it!
It is not in any particular order and this is just based on my opinion/ my personal tastes. There are so many I have missed off the list that I have heard great things about but I just haven’t gotten round to giving...
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Gig Review: I Am The Avalanche @ Manchester Moho...
Sunday December 11, 2011
Review and photography by Frances Roach
Support from: Hostage Calm, Apologies, I Have None
After witnessing the high interaction and intensity seen from both band and audience via the Liverpool show at The Magnet last Friday (which was rather impressive considering the last minute venue change due to the closure of The Masque) and despite the band calling the...
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Album Review: Four Year Strong- In Some Way,...
Wednesday November 23, 2011
Written by Frances Roach
Decaydance Records/Universal Motown
Many people had already made their minds up about this record before it was even released, or were hesitant at the least. With a departure (and lack of replacement) of keyboardist Josh Lyford, the Massachusetts pop punk band had the task of creating album #4 to the standards expected from their long term...
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Gig Review: The Swellers @ Manchester Academy 3
Sunday December 4, 2011
Review and photography by Frances Roach
Support from: Broadway Calls, Into It. Over It.
Two amazing shows were taking place simultaneously at the Manchester Academy venues on this rainy Sunday evening, with many gig goers opting for the show that was happening in the basement of the building (Glaswegian rockers Twin Atlantic), who ironically enough, announced the day...