Louder Than War

Louder Than War

Louder Than War is a dedicated platform for music and culture, primarily highlighting alternative arts through news, reviews, and features. Founded in 2010 by journalist John Robb, this independent publication is now managed by a team of journalists alongside a global network of freelance contributors. Since 2015, Louder Than War has also published a print version. The website focuses on providing live concert reviews, album critiques, and artist interviews. In 2012, Louder Than War expanded by establishing a record label aimed at supporting and promoting emerging bands and artists.

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  • 2 days ago | louderthanwar.com | Wayne Carey

    Evan Williams | Delbhoy Kennedy | KahulaThe Rat & Pigeon, ManchesterFriday 30 May 2025Another fine night in Manchester and my second visit to The Rat & Pigeon. a growing venue in the heart of town. This time I’m here for a collaboration night named ‘Broken Strap’ which is part Peter Doherty’s label and part Broken Arrow, who are local grassroots promoters mentioned here.

  • 3 days ago | louderthanwar.com | Dave Jennings

    UK DecayThe Black PrinceNorthamptonMay 31st Punk-Gothique progenitors and Luton Legends deliver a searing and intimate set in Pre-Festival warm-up gig. Hear ye! Hear ye! All thou denizens of the Goth and Post-Punk worlds. Crawl out of your catacombs, break out of your crypts for it has come to pass that, as prophesied, the Gothique Punk Progenitors, UK Decay, have risen and walk among us again. Those who doubted, or even denied them a place at the table will yet face a reckoning.

  • 4 days ago | louderthanwar.com | Joe Goggins

    The HotelierAcademy 3, Manchester28th May 2025The emo favourites’ return gathers pace as they lead a night of singalongs in Manchester. Reports of The Hotelier’s demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated. The Massachusetts outfit placed themselves at the vanguard of a scintillating new wave of emo bands during the 2010s, putting out three records that blended elements of indie rock and post-hardcore and played around with the parameters of what a modern emo band should sound like.

  • 5 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...

  • 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.