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FROZEN TEARS
29 May 2007 / Trof (Northern Quarter) / Manchester
:: Liam Frost :: Eugene McGuinness :: Tom Barnes ::
It's very much one of those events which feels like a privilege to have attended.

BUNNY HOPS
31 May 2007 / Pyramid Arts Centre / Warrington
:: Michael Andrews :: Emily Haines ::
Gives a city that knows how to host a night, something that you can’t quite put your finger on.

WHIP AND CHIPS
23 May 2007 / The Roadhouse / Manchester
:: Daggers (aka / formerly Bureau) :: The Whip ::
Their reputation wasn't built on nothing and they've a back catalogue to prove pretty much any detractor wrong

NOTTS BOUNTY
20 May 2007 / Fuel, Withington / Manchester
:: Burnst :: Souvaris ::
It sounds like there’s maybe a car alarm buried in there too

BEHOLD BIFFY
28 May 2007 / Academy 2 / Manchester
:: Biffy Clyro :: yourcodenameis:milo :: Frank Turner ::
The new albums not even released until Monday, but every lyric and new melody has already been memorised by their loyal followers

ELECTRIFIED HUSH
27 May 2007 / The Roadhouse / Manchester
:: Denis Jones :: The Lightshines :: Tim And Sam's Tim And The Sam Band With Tim And Sam :: Cortina Deluxx :: Liz Green :: Islands Lost At Sea :: SAY (Say Jansfield) :: Sian Sofia :: Alexis McLean :: The Owls (U.S.) ::
Into it’s fourth year of varied and largely unplugged gigs, the quieter version of THE ELECTRIC CIRCUS again takes place at its spiritual home, The Roadhouse

THOU SHALT NOT MAKE REPETITIVE GENERIC MUSIC
25 May 2007 / Night & Day / Manchester
:: LoneLady :: Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip :: The Real Dolls :: Popular Workshop ::
XFM’s X-Posure treat Night And Day to some lessons for modern living, as well as the instruction to grab your “boogie pants

STRIKE FORCE
21 May 2007 / Tiger Lounge / Manchester
:: Day For Airstrikes ::
They're just bigger. Much bigger. A triumphant return and well worth the wait

ST ELMO'S WIRE
26 May 2007 / The Faversham / Leeds
:: Black Wire ::
Hello, We’re Black Wire and you probably saw us about an hour ago..

WAREHOUSE ART THOU ?
25 May 2007 / Secret Venue / Manchester
:: Politburo :: The Ending Of . . . :: The Black Paths :: Air Cav :: iDresden :: Sir Yes Sir ! ::
...if you remember anything beyond this point you weren't trying hard enough.

ON FIRE BEFORE THE DISCO
21 May 2007 / The Roadhouse / Manchester
:: The Wombats ::
Hand claps and sing-a-long aren’t requisite, they just seem to happen

FIRE STATIONS
16 May 2007 / The Roadhouse / Manchester
:: Liam Frost :: Red Vinyl Fur :: BoneBox :: Grand Volume ::
Overall, a demonstration that the good will and support network for the community that forms part of the Northern Quarter is up and truly running.

GALLOPING HOME
17 May 2007 / Life Cafe (now see Studio / Chicago Rock) / Manchester
:: The Vipers :: The Ponys ::
Double header of rather dangerous and intelligent rock - no off the peg Top Shop indie here..no

CHERRY’S SWEET AND SOUR SENTIMENTS
15 May 2007 / Academy 3 / Manchester
:: Cherry Ghost :: Jay May ::
Before the royalties turn into the mansion in the Lake District, a commanding performance from Cherry Ghost wows a rapturous Academy 3

SONIC ART
14 May 2007 / Night & Day / Manchester
:: Engineers :: The Lightshines ::
There will always be something stirring and pleasing about the sound of a great big pile of guitars all sweeping up to a perfect chord change

ALARM BELLS RINGING
12 May 2007 / The Academy (University Guild Building) / Liverpool
:: Klaxons :: Shy Child ::
‘Atlantis To Interzone’ sets the crowd off in spasms

KOSHEEN IN
07 May 2007 / Academy 3 / Manchester
:: Kosheen :: The Vincent Black Shadow ::
A nostalgic Drum N Bass interlude sends hands aloft like it’s 1989

FIGHT OF FANCY
11 May 2007 / Retro Bar / Manchester
:: Stranger Son :: Shit The Bed :: Stig Noise Sound System ::
Regulars to the event know what to expect - and get what they deserve from both barrels

FUTURESONIC - FAUSTER PUSSYCAT
11 May 2007 / Academy 2 / Manchester
:: Faust ::
A wild-staring man in a grey boiler-suit and tramp's beard is handing out bananas from a metal bin to the accompaniment of someone hammering scaffolding poles together

TWIN PEAKS
10 May 2007 / Dry Bar / Manchester
:: Edward James Bass :: Blacklands :: iDresden :: Glyn Bailey ::
An anti-scene of disparate and intelligent alternatives to a fashion set they have no reason or desire to conform to. And they like David Lynch films.

WISHING WELL
04 May 2007 / The Roadhouse / Manchester
:: Bobbie Peru :: Gabrielle's Wish :: Optional Wallace ::
Harder, faster, angrier, Peru's Bert looks like he could lose it any minute but tonight he's content just to march around on the monitors staring people straight in the face and shouting.

SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER CITY 2007 - #4
06 May 2007 / Various Venues / Salford
:: I Had An Inkling :: That Fucking Tank :: The Former Bullies :: The Maple State :: Cortina Deluxx :: Magic Arm ::
It's an idea that seems eminently sensible, combining the burgeoning prowess of a number of very likable small venues within a stone's throw of each other into something celebratory, large and rather unique

SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER CITY #3
06 May 2007 / Various Venues / Salford
:: Cortina Deluxx :: We Mythical Kings :: The Real Dolls :: LoneLady :: The Former Bullies :: Performance :: Tremenduloes :: Ting Tings ::
The urban sprawl lining the 7 venues is easy enough to cover in 5 minutes, but the diversity of the events, venues and musical style is far wider...

SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER CITY 2007 - #2
06 May 2007 / Various Venues / Salford
:: I Had An Inkling :: Working For A Nuclear Free City :: Performance :: That Fucking Tank :: Modernaire :: Onions :: The Rise And Fall Of The Rockets :: UR Penetrators :: The Be Be See :: Solar Fire Trio ::
The bank holiday sunshine has given way to the more traditional grey skies and rain, and the streets around Central Station are full of people consulting damp little bits of paper. Yes, it's SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER CITY

SOUNDS FROM THE OTHER CITY 2007 - #1
06 May 2007 / Various Venues / Salford
:: The Answering Machine :: Onions :: The Maple State :: Orphan Boy :: Jakpot :: George Thomas And The Owls :: Primordial Undermind :: The Satin Peaches :: Solar Fire Trio ::
Sounds From The Other City just celebrates being here and of course the music, which as ever offers a broad spectrum of taste, irreverence and originality.