Skiddle.com Live Music News

Skiddle's guide to Eurovision 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:00 BST

Jedward, Engelbert Humperdinck and a troupe of Russian grannies on the same stage? It could only be Eurovision. Chris White looks forward to some of this year's highlights.>

Jubilee Weekend Events in London

Sun, 20 May 2012 17:08:00 BST

Katie Grange runs down the best traditional and alternative Jubilee events in the capital.>

Gomez join Paul Weller at Live From Jodrell Bank

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:59:00 BST

More acts have been added to the line-up for Live From Jodrell Bank's Transmission 003 on June 24th, headlined by the mighty Paul Weller. >

Interview: Various Cruelties speak to Skiddle

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:02:00 BST

We caught up with Various Cruelties front man Liam ODonnell on the road to find out how it feels to finally have a record on the shelves and talk festivals, Stone Roses and football.>

Top 5: London DJ bars

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:10:00 BST

Jack Oughton explores some of the capital's best DJ bars.>

Win! Tickets to see Bear in Heaven at Soup Kitchen

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:00 BST

Brooklyn's Bear In Heaven stop off at Manchester's Soup Kitchen this Sunday - and we have guestlist places to give away! >

Venue focus: Soup Kitchen, Manchester

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:18:00 BST

We catch up with Ciarn Cullen, new Events Manager at multifarious Manchester venue Soup Kitchen, to find out what he has in store for this colourful corner of the Northern Quarter >

The Futureheads, The Whip and Kid British to headline Beached Festival

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 BST

Returning for its second year, Beached Festival takes over Castlefield Basin in Manchester City Centre on Saturday June 2nd. >

Liverpool Sound City celebrates 5th birthday with biggest ever line-up

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:06:00 BST

There are just weeks to go before Liverpool Sound City celebrates its 5th birthday with its biggest line-up to date. Have you got your tickets yet? >

Interview: Dry the River chat to Skiddle

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:50:00 BST

We caught up with Dry the River guitarist Matthew Taylor to find out how they're dealing with their whirlwind success on both sides of The Atlantic.>

Maximo Park announce intimate shows in Birmingham, Manchester and London

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:39:00 BST

Maximo Park make their much anticipated return to the stage in June, with three dates in Birmingham, Manchester and London. >

Slaughterhouse to launch new album with exclusive show at Sound Control

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:28:00 BST

The Hip Hop supergroup signed to Eminem's Shady Records label celebrate the launch of their latest album at Sound Control on May 17th.>

The Somerset House Summer Series returns!

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:18:00 BST

This July sees the much anticipated return of the Summer Series to Somerset House, with Katy B, M83, The Temper Trap and Tim Minchin amongst the acts set to appear.>

More than 40 new acts join Great Escape line-up

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:55:00 BST

As The Great Escape draws nearer, more than 40 bands have been added to the line-up for the UK's leading new music festival. >

Grimes announces return to Manchester this August

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:58:00 BST

With her show at Islington Mill in May sold out well in advance, the astral pop banshee Grimes has announced a return to the city in August. >

Top Five May Bank Holiday events in Manchester

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:14:00 BST

Here's our pick of some of the most popular events happening in Manchester this May Bank Holiday weekend.>

2022nq is born! New Manchester venue launches this weekend

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:57:00 BST

As 2022nq readies itself for its opening weekend, we spoke to co-founder Jamie Scahill to find out what this new Manchester basement venue holds in store.>

Ranting and raving: The Futureheads talk to Skiddle

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:36:00 BST

A Futureheads album with no instruments? Why, yes. Guitarist Ross Millard talks to Skiddle about how the band's acapella project 'Rant' came to be, and why it's important to change the rules from time to time. >

We Are Scientists, The View and more announced for Kendal Calling

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:07:00 BST

We Are Scientists, The View, Tribes, Spector and DJ Yoda are amongst the latest acts today announced for Kendal Calling 2012.>

Episode 10 of the Skiddle.com podcast with Luke Unabomber is here!

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:10:00 BST

The tenth installment of the Skiddle.com Weekends Matter podcast is now available to download. >

6 of the best... London Jazz Clubs

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:59:00 BST

Skiddle explores some of the best places to see live jazz in the capital. >

Unity Radio launches all new Dance Weekend with Skiddle.com!

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:56:00 BST

This weekend sees the launch of Unity Radio's all new dance weekends with Skiddle.com.>

Preview: FIELDS at Electrowertz, 05/04/12

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:51:00 BST

FIELDS returns to London this Easter, bringing its 'danceable experiments in band and DJ electronica' to Electrowerkz. >

Dub Pistols to celebrate new album with all night launch party

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:12:00 BST

The Dub Pistols celebrate the launch of their new album on May 11th, with an all night party at Electric Brixton. >

Graham Coxon to support Paul Weller at Jodrell Bank

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:28:00 BST

Blur's Graham Coxon has been confirmed as the main support for Paul Weller's show at Jodrell Bank this summer.>

More acts announced for Dot to Dot Festival

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:38:00 BST

Wavves, Willis Earl Beal, Neon Indian, Beth Jeans Houghton and Pond are amongst the latest wave of acts added to the line-up for this year's Dot to Dot. >

Fun Lovin' Criminals to play intimate gig at Manchester's Hard Rock Cafe

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:36:00 BST

Tomorrow night sees New York's finest The Fun Lovin' Criminals descend on Manchester for a rare and intimate gig at Hard Rock Cafe. >

The Horrors and The Vaccines headline festival in memory of Charlie Haddon

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:43:00 BST

Taking place in Leicestershire on 9th and 10th June, Chazzstock is a new festival set up in memory of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool's Charlie Haddon, who passed away in 2010.>

Eurocultured Street Festival: First acts announced!

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:25:00 GMT

Caravan Palace, Death in Vegas and The Japanese Popstars are just some of the acts revealed for this year's Eurocultured Street Festival.>

James Blake to headline Summer show at secret Manchester venue

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:18:00 GMT

Two of Manchester's most forward thinking promoters join forces on June 6th to bring a huge line-up of cutting edge dance music to a secret Manchester venue. >

Episode 9 of the Skiddle podcast is here!

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:16:00 GMT

The ninth instalment of the Skiddle.com Weekends Matterpodcastis now available for you to download.>

Mystery Jets to perform in disused Manchester tower block

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:23:00 GMT

In celebration of their upcoming fourth album Radlands, quirky indie-pop purveyors Mystery Jets will perform a unique one-off show in a disused Manchester office. >

Leeds and Reading Festival Line-ups revealed!

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:24:00 GMT

Foo Fighters, The Cure and Kasabian headline Leeds and Reading 2012.>

Cocktails and Beans: We chat to Dublin four-piece The Cast of Cheers

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:53:00 GMT

They tour with Two Door Cinema Club and Blood Red Shoes, gave away their first album for free, and have a tour bus called Battle Cat. Meet Dublin four piece The Cast of Cheers. >

Interview: Veronica Falls

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:07:00 GMT

We caught up with Indie popsters Veronica Falls for a chat about creative freedom, social identities, and why the entire album recorded with Guy Fixsen had to be scrapped. >

Damon Albarn to release new album 'Dr Dee'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:03:00 GMT

Damon Albarn will release his new studio album Dr Dee through Parlophone Records on 7th May 2012.>

First acts revealed for Dot to Dot 2012

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:09:00 GMT

The Drums, Pulled Apart By Horses, Willy Mason and more to play the multi city festival in June. >

Video: Paul Weller, 'Dragonfly'

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:32:00 GMT

Paul Weller has released a taste of his forthcoming album, in the form of the video for 'Dragonfly'. Watch it here!>

Video: The Last Party, 'Bonnie & Clyde'

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Watch the video for 'Bonnie & Clyde'; the debut single from Manchester four-piece The Last Party, starring Shameless star Ciaran Griffiths and Clint Boon. >

Benga talks to Skiddle about why dubstep is 'the music of this generation'

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:25:00 GMT

Before taking off for the start of his Euro trek, Skiddle managed to sideline the Londoner for a chat about his new album, working with Katy B and Dubstep going pop>

Live From Jodrell Bank Now on Sale!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Live From Jodrell Bank Transmission 002 and 003 with Elbow and Paul Weller are now on sale!>

Acts line up for launch of new London music night 'Pencil'

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:43:00 GMT

The Herbaliser, The Haggis Horns and Gabby Young and Other Animals are amongst the acts set to appear at the launch of a brand new London live music night. >

Elbow and Paul Weller Headline Live From Jodrell Bank 2012

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Elbow and Paul Weller headline a full weekend of live music in the shadow of Jodrell Bank's 76 metre Lovell Telescope.>

Alternative London Events to Enjoy this Leap Year

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:37:00 GMT

To celebrate the Leap Year, we've rounded-up the best alternative events happening in London this March.>

LA's Grouplove talk Fans, Festivals, and Happy Families

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:22:00 GMT

Michelle Lloyd caught up with LA's Grouplove to talk riders, difficult second albums and how Glastonbury is the best festival in the world.>

Episode 7 of the Skiddle.com Weekends Matter podcast is here!

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:39:00 GMT

The seventh installment of the Skiddle.com Weekends Matter podcast is now available for your listening pleasure.>

Watch the video for Daystar's latest single 'Don't Need This'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:43:00 GMT

Fresh from supporting Skint and Demoralised and performing on ESPN's Talk Of The Terrace, Daystar release their latest single 'Don't Need This' on March 12th.>

Simian Mobile Disco Announce New Album 'Unpatterns'

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:24:00 GMT

Simian Mobile Disco have announced the release of brand new album 'Unpatterns' on May 14th.>

Pete Tong remixes EJ's 'Mama Im Gonna Sing'

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:43:00 GMT

Legendary DJ Pete Tong has taken to the mixing desk to put his own house-fuelled slant on EJs soulful track Mama, Im Gonna Sing. >

Blur to headline Olympics 2012 Closing Ceremony Concert in Hyde Park

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:31:00 GMT

Iconic Britpop band Blur have been announced as the headline act for the BT London Live Closing Ceremony Celebration Concert in Hyde Park. >