John Robb

Manchester

Editor-in-Chief at Louder Than War

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Jordan Uncovered

6 days ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Jordan Uncovered: An exhibition of Previously Unseen Photographs of punk icon announced UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS OF LATE ICONIC PUNK AND GO-TO VIVIENNE WESTWOOD MODEL JORDAN UNVEILED AT COLONY ROOM GREEN IN NEW EXHIBITION JORDAN UNCOVERED: A PERSONAL PHOTO ALBUM OF PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS (Left) Derek Jarman and Jordan (Right) Jordan Photos: copyright and by kind permission of Jordan’s family Jordan Uncovered: A Personal Photo Album of Previously Unseen Photographs 1 July – 22 August 2025...
Rockaway Beach

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Tickets and details from hereRockaway Beach festival announces second wave of bands for Jan 2026 eventHUGE SECOND WAVE OF ARTISTS INCLUDING ANTONY SZMIEREK, IDLEWILD, INSECURE MEN, AND INSPIRAL CARPETS JOIN THE PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PUBLIC IMAGE LTD, DRY CLEANING, AND THE MOONLANDINGS. MORE ACTS ALSO CONFIRMED TO JOIN ROCKAWAY BEACH, BUTLIN’S BOGNOR REGIS, JANUARY 2026. THREE-DAY FESTIVAL PASS AND ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES FROM JUST £99 PER PERSON.
Sparks :

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Sparks : The John Robb interviewJohn Robb catches up with the brothers Mael as they prepare for their 2025 world tour for their brilliant new album, MAD!All tour dates hereSparks burst into our teenage minds in 1974 with THAT famous Top of the Pops appearance. Since then they have thrilled, confounded and entertained us with their relentless creativity that has taken the iconic Sparks sound into many genres and styles of music but always somehow made them their own.
The Young Gods new single! And tour…

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

THE YOUNG GODS SHARE NEW SINGLE NEW ALBUM “APPEAR DISAPPEAR”OUT 13TH JUNE VIA TWO GENTLEMENEU / UK TOUR FOR AUTUMN 2025 ANNOUNCEDCredit: Charlotte Walker | Hi-res available HEREToday, legendary Swiss rock pioneers, The Young Gods have shared a new single titled “Systemized”, the final track to be released ahead of their highly anticipated forthcoming record “Appear Disappear”, out June 13th via Two Gentlemen.
PAUL WELLER ANNOUNCES

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

PAUL WELLER ANNOUNCES NEW COVERS ALBUM FIND EL DORADOOUT 25th JULY AND RETURNS TO PARLOPHONE RECORDSPRE-ORDER FIND EL DORADO HERENEW SINGLE “LAWDY ROLLA” / “PINBALL” OUT NOWWATCH VISUALISER AND PRE-ORDER 7” VINYL HEREPhoto by Dean Chalkley (hi-res)Paul Weller announces the release of Find El Dorado, a deeply personal new album of reinterpretations, out on 25th July.
Broken Wing Club and Peter Doherty’s Strap Originals Launch 'Broken Strap' Series New Bimonthly Events to Showcase Rising Talent at Manchester’s Grassroots Venues

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Broken Wing Club and Peter Doherty’s Strap OriginalsLaunch ‘Broken Strap’ SeriesNew Bimonthly Events to Showcase Rising Talent at Manchester’s Grassroots Venues – The ‘Lifeblood of Music’Tickets from here Manchester, UK | Broken Wing Club and Strap Originals (founded by The Libertines’ Peter Doherty) have announced ‘Broken Strap’, a new bimonthly series uniting their rosters to spotlight emerging artists and support Manchester’s grassroots venues.
LISTEN!

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

LISTEN! Hugh Cornwell and Richard Thompson cover of ‘Tobacco Road’ A brand new music video for the cover of ‘Tobacco Road’ by British music legends The Stranglers and Fairport Convention is out now. In one of those quirks of life Hugh and Richard were school mates in the sixties and played in a school band Emil and the Detectives. Their cover of the classic adds a punk energy and both their vocals, including a return to the much missed Hugh voice from decades ago…it’s a great version.
The Mekons : Manchester : Live Review

3 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

The MekonsDeaf Institute, Manchester 13th May 2025For what was once meant to be a minimalistic flash in the pan anti rock n roll moment at the height of the punk wars, the Mekons have travelled far. Formed in the heady days of the 1977 fall out in the fevered academic corridors of Leeds University along with classmates the Gang Of Four, the Mekons were a smart and funny take down of rock n roll.
Chameleons new album

3 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Chameleons new albumCHAMELEONSARCTIC MOONnew album announcementout 12th September 2025(Metropolis Records)Following a triumphant 2024, the celebrated Manchester-formed post-punk legends Chameleons (formerly The Chameleons) are revving up momentum with the announcement of their long-awaited new album, ‘Arctic Moon’. Scheduled for release on 12th September 2025 via Metropolis Records, it follows the ‘Where Are You?’ and ‘Tomorrow Remember Yesterday’ EPs that were issued last year.
Focus Wales Festival

3 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | John Robb

Focus Wales FestivalWrexhamMay 2025Live ReviewIn its 15th year Focus Wales has become quite an event. Somehow, through graft, vision and a gift of spotting the best of new bands, the team have somehow managed to turn Wrexham into an annual key music hub with a great line-up that easily makes it an equal if not better line-up and event than similar showcase festivals in Manchester and London.