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Manchester and Music – What Makes Its Music So Great?

Manchester has arguably produced some of the U.KÔÇÖs, if not the WorldÔÇÖs best bands. Sometimes itÔÇÖs still a little difficult to comprehend how such a multitude of incredible, yet diverse, music came about from this humble northern city. Anybody from Manchester will always be quick to tell you about how itÔÇÖs the best place on Earth; if youÔÇÖre judging it from a musical perspective, their … Continue reading Manchester and Music – What Makes Its Music So Great?

Josh Ong
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Music is your odyssey and mine.

By Mike O’Brien |┬á I recall having a conversation about music with a friend of mine last Summer. ÔÇÿWhat do you think about people who say music saved them?ÔÇÖ she asked, the subtext rich with doubt and bemusement. Ultimately, as with any passion or pursuit, some enjoy more intimate relationships with music than others. But it has certainly saved me. Having bounced from hospital to … Continue reading Music is your odyssey and mine.

Mike O'Brien
Johnny Marr Live
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Live Review: Johnny Marr

A room full of Johnny Marr fans┬áis moved to tears. YouÔÇÖre likely to recognise Johnny Marr through his diverse history: being crowned NMEÔÇÖs Godlike Genius; his work with some teeny-tiny band Mancunian band back in the 80ÔÇÖsÔǪ or a recent two (stupefying impressive) solo albums, the latter of which he happens to be midway through touring as he blesses the ground of CardiffÔÇÖs Great Hall … Continue reading Live Review: Johnny Marr

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