Category: Music
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Nick J.D Hodgson – Tell Your Friends
Becoming a solo recording artist having been associated with another band or artist, may be one of the hardest things musicians can do. Artists like Billy Bibby, formerly of Catfish and the Bottlemen have recently proved you can have success but it is without doubt a big challenge. The latest…
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Morrissey – Low in High School. In fact pretty low everywhere…
I guess Morrissey was always going to cut a controversial figure; as lead singer of The Smiths in the mid 80’s Morrissey reshaped the music of a generation while simultaneously cutting a “love him, hate him” image. The man is both brilliant inspirational but prone to the frequent foot-in-mouth moment.…
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Palmes – 18A
Huddersfield 3-piece Palmes, have changed their sound significantly over the last 18 months or so. From Oslo, to TV, to El Capitano and beyond, the West Yorkshire outfit have been trying to perfect their distinct sound. This January, the band release their debut EP, 18A, signalling a level of content from the…
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The Petty Thieves steal Track of 2018 so far title early on
The Petty Thieves // Riddles of Madness Whenever a band emails us and describes themselves as dirty reggae/ska, it perks our ears. Granted, it’s only happened once, but nevertheless, when The Petty Thieves came onto our radar it was near impossible to ignore their music. Recent release Riddles of Madness…
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Halfway 2 Nowhere’s 2018 “One to Watch” – Marsicans
Every year we get asked which bands are going to break out, who’s going to be big this year…and most of the time we give a long list of our favourite artists who we like to listen to. This year though, after listening to all of the best music from…
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There’s nothing wet about Mahatma Raindrop’s Geometric Skies
Mahatma Raindrop // Geometric Skies For fans of: Vampire Weekend // Biffy Clyro The music most regularly keeping me alert during the dull dark winter stomp to and from work has come from the stunning 30 minute 8 song debut album from Huddersfield based Mahatma Raindrop. Released in September…
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The Honeymoon Suite – Poser
Whilst the North and South are thriving and pulsating with new bands and new music, it is rare that a band from the Midlands makes it on to our radar, one that has however is The Honeymoon Suite. The Derby based four-piece released their brand new single “Poser” this January…
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In Conversation With…Vuromantics
This March, Sheffield band Vuromantics head out on their biggest UK tour to date, taking in eight huge nights including a show at London O2 Academy2 Islington. In 2017 the band amassed numerous shows across the country and they are set to build on their success in 2018. We caught…
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Double Denim Live Preview – 12/1/17
TICKETS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW – £5 ADVANCE https://www.musicglue.com/double-denim-live/listings In our newest feature, we will be previewing every Double Denim Live show right here on Halfway 2 Nowhere. This weeks show currently has two confirmed acts The Purps and Fudge. Here’s what to expect! The Purps If you had to pick two genres of music and mash…
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Top 40 Singles of 2017 – 20-1
The second half of our countdown is something that still takes our breath away. 2017 was a simply phenomenal year for music. 20 Legendary Welshly Arms 19 Major System Error Marmozets 18 Close To Your Chest Counterfeit 17 Ceasefire Judas 16 Crying Shame Circa Waves 15 Greedy Soul Liam Gallagher…
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Able’s Army – Crawl
Able’s Army // Crawl For fans of: The Strokes // The Cribs What a year 2017 was for Huddersfield band Able’s Army, playing shows across the North, releasing Brewery Tour and Astronaut, and playing a huge set at Bingley Festival. They ended the year with their best release to date,…
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Marsicans release funniest video to date for new single “Throw Ourselves In”
Leeds four-piece Marsicans have released the video for their most recent single Throw Ourselves In. The track is the most bouncy to date and the video complements the relaxed, fun nature of the track wonderfully. 2018 is going to be a big year for the West Yorkshire band and we expect…
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Late Night Legacy go back to their strengths on groovy “Beat Up” single
Late Night Legacy // Beat Up For fans of: RHCP/Gaslight Anthem/The Rifles Rock n’ Roll is a genre of music rarely attempted by new bands in the current Leeds and Yorkshire scene. Dominated by indie and a britpop resurgence, it has become ever harder for bands playing true rock music…
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Top 40 Singles of 2017 – 40-21
Every year we compile a list of the best of the best from across the globe, culminating in a Top 40 chart of face melting tunes that you should all be playing. 2017 was no different and one of the best years for unsigned, rock, indie and a huge range…
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Single Review: The Sheratons – Better Days
The first time I heard “Better Days” by Bingley band The Sheratons I was left rather confused at the genre and style the band were aiming for. The song is a mix of grungy 80’s bass, with brit-pop vocals and early noughties guitar riffs. What is very clear by this…
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Palmes – For You And I
2017 has been a big year for Huddersfield band Palmes releasing “El Capitano” and “Tourism”. They have given us all an early Christmas present though by releasing new track “For You and I”. After taking a bit of a break from their earlier heavy synth style, For You And I…
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Top 10 Unsigned Singles of 2017
Here we are then, the final ten, the best ten songs released by unsigned artists at the time of release this year. This was a ridiculously hard choice and having cut down over 400 tracks to get here you should know how special these tracks are. No more words, just…
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Top 40 Unsigned Singles of 2017 – 20-11
So..how do you follow the last 20 tracks, all huge songs from bands destined for 2018 success. The next ten songs take it up another level though, reach new heights and all ten only just missed out on our overall 2018 Top 40 tracks showing just how good they are.…
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Sounds Like A Storm – Blind and Deaf
Sennen Ludman, vocalist of Leeds band Sounds Like a Storm told me earlier in the year, “Emission”, their last single, is just the start, wait till you hear what we’ve got to come. To be honest, the track was so powerful, I honestly didn’t think they could top it. Sometimes…
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Top 40 Unsigned Singles of 2017 – 40-21
What a year 2017 has been for unsigned music! With This Feeling, Double Denim and independent promoters across the UK doing phenomenal jobs of getting new faces out there, unsigned music is in the strongest position it has been in for a while, reflected by the quality of this year’s…
The Setlist & The Script 