Author Archives: Anne Louise Kershaw
Helen Mort at BLANKSPACE
For the third of Blank Media Collective’s Masterclasses season BMC have invited poet Helen Mort to speak at their gallery. Continue reading
Sending the Message: Brand new video by Little Sparrow
Manchester’s very own Little Sparrow released the video for her brand new single ‘Sending The Message’ on March 26th. Continue reading
We grab 5 with Kraut und Owt
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Kraut heads, synth lovers and those into their cool wave and minimal electronics need be aware of Kraut und Owt. Continue reading
Lindi Ortega @ The Soup Kitchen, Manchester (04/03/13)
Manchester photographer, man on the gigging scene, Shay Rowan shares his thoughts and images about the recent Lindi Ortega gig. Continue reading
Exclusive interview with Skin from Skunk Anansie
It is both suitable and exciting that on International Women’s Day and on the eve of an extensive tour we post our interview with one of the best British front women on the scene. Continue reading
We grab 5 with Music aficionado Ciarán Cullen
Whether you know him by name or not is irrelevant. If you are into the Manchester music scene, you’ve almost certainly been to a show, gig or night organised by Ciarán Cullen. Continue reading
Fuzzy Lights album launch, Sacred Trinity Church, 15th Feb
Fuzzy Lights produce beautiful and tender dustbowl swoon. Their lo-fi, acoustic sound sways between earthy rock and delightfully ethereal fuzz … Continue reading
Mcr Grass Roots Arts Organisation thrives
An impressive array of art, music and crafts for their Winter Warmer Fundraising Event at BLANKSPACE. Continue reading
Rebekka Karijord @The Ruby Lounge
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Most artist have an interesting back story that inspires & drives their passion, Rebekka Karijord doesn’t fall-short… Continue reading
Introducing The Penthouse, Thursday 13 December 2012
The Northern Quarter has a brand new artist’ hub and is opening it’s doors to the public this Thursday. Continue reading
Die Hexen, Retro Bar, Manchester
Manchester photographer Shay Rowen shares his thought and pictures from the most recent Die Hexen gig at Retro Bar Continue reading
Rats’ Tales at the Royal Exchange Manchester
Carol Ann Duffy’s Rats’ Tales digs deep into the darkness to reveal a real gem of a show. Continue reading
The Slow Show return to Manchester
When we last spoke with The Slow Show they were about to embark on a vast European tour. Now it is about to close in Manchester, I get together with the band to find out how it’s gone. Continue reading
The Soft Moon to play Ruby Lounge 26th November
San-fran based neo-post-punkers are set to bring their dark synth sounds to Manchester. Continue reading
Jesca Hoop, Deaf Institute (03/11/12)
Manchester photographer and gig-going aficionado shares his thoughts and pictures from the recent Jesca Hoop show. A quick double take … Continue reading
Title Art Prize winner, Joe Doldon’s solo exhibition launches in Manchester
Blank Media Collective present Joe Doldon in a fantastic solo exhibition at BLANKSPACE. Continue reading
Bat For Lashes, Manchester Cathedral
MCR photographer Shay Rowan shares his thoughts & images from the Bat For Lashes show at MCR Cathedral. Continue reading
The Selecter at Band On The Wall, Manchester (13/10/12)
Manchester Photographer Shay Rowan has been out and about in town again. This time he shares his thought and images from the Selecter gig from Band On The Wall. Continue reading
Manchester celebrates Black History Month
It’s that time of year again where your arty calendar is rammed to the rafters with fantastic things. Continue reading
We grab 5 with cinematic songsters Last Harbour
Here I grab 5 with singer Kevin Craig from Last Harbour to find out more about the band and their forthcoming tour. Continue reading
We grab 5 with shape-shifters Liars
Booked to play Sound Control on 21st October as part of their world tour, I got together with guitarist Aaron Hemphill from Liars to find out a bit more about the band. Continue reading
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