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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Evan Williams: The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester - Live Review

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.
UK Decay: The Black Prince, Northampton - Live Review

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.
The Hotelier: Academy 3, Manchester - Live Review

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.
Jordan Uncovered

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...
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.
GANS announce debut album Good For The Soul

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | Wayne Carey

Photo credit: Benji CharlesHotly tipped newcomers GANS are back with a bang with the funked up electronica of It’s Just Life, another taster from their upcoming album Good For The Soul. Boss man John Robb was already on the case back in March here and if what I’ve heard already is anything to go by, you’re in for a romping treat! Read on…Birmingham newcomers GANS are announcing the release of their debut album GOOD FOR THE SOUL, on September 19th via Peter Doherty’s Strap Originals label.
Toxic Barbecue: Hater - Single Review

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes

Toxic Barbecue: Hater Single – IndependentOut NowNorth London 5 piece Toxic Barbecue release the exhilarating and playful, 1 minute 39 alt-punk romp Hater. An explosion of fuzzy guitars, breakneck drums, and glittering synths, Hater captures a frenetic, flashy, and feral energy. Balancing its noisy, high-octane core with sharp melodic flourishes, the track sits in a space that’s too raw and unfiltered for pop-punk, yet too off-kilter and unpredictable to be neatly boxed into punk tradition.
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.
John E Vistic | Man Of Ill Repute | Album Review

1 week ago | louderthanwar.com | Ian Corbridge

John E Vistic: Man Of Ill Repute(Via Deaf Endling Collective)StreamOut 30th May 2025PRE-SAVE HEREAfter venturing over to the dark side in 2024 through the album Ten Simple Songs About Death, John E Vistic is back with his acoustic guitar and piano on his new album Man Of Ill Repute. This time John is on a mission for spiritual or romantic forgiveness as he distills his thoughts in his own meditative and melancholy fashion creating yet another landmark album.
Dinosaur Jr.: London Troxy - Live Review

2 weeks ago | louderthanwar.com | Sam Lambeth

Dinosaur Jr.London TroxyThursday 22nd May 2025The three wise men of alternative rock roll back into London to dust off songs from their underappreciated 1994 album Without a Sound. Sam Lambeth feels the pain, then he feels nothing. The album tour medium has become a curious thing, hasn’t it. It arguably began when Brian Wilson played Pet Sounds in toto just before the new millennium and was accelerated with the Don’t Look Back festival series in the noughties.