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House Of All are the latest band to join the bill for the Louder Than War Live festival next March. With Sea Power, Evil Blizzard, Benefits, Immersion, Plantoid and many more to be announced. Tickets selling fast so hurry!
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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My Bloody Valentine were off the scale brilliant in Manchester last night. The sound at the new Aviva venue was stunning and the band have never sounded better - a full on immersive trip of sound and visuals - full review in coming from tonight in London… #mybloodyvalentine #manchester #avivastudios
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Tour poster for my upcoming May 2026 tour for my memoirs. Special guest for each night will be announced soon. Tickets and pre order signed copies of the book from louderthanwar.com/john-robb-me...
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Also - a fab review in @louderthanwar.bsky.social

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Tulpa: Monster of The Week - album review
A band for the new generation. Midway between The Sunday and Pixies, Lush and Pavement - yet Tulpa sound only like Tulpa.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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@breakuphaircut.bsky.social return with their long-awaited second album No Worries If Not! via @inhrecords.bsky.social on 28th November

@iainkey.bsky.social reviews

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Breakup Haircut: No Worries If Not! - Album Review
Breakup Haircut return with their long-awaited second album No Worries If Not! via INH Records on 28th November
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November 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Psychedelic saxophone driven protest punk from @ritesofhadda.bsky.social celebrates animal rights, human rights, environmentalism and the right to party

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Rites Of Hadda: Inevitable Machete - Album Review
Psychedelic saxophone driven protest punk from Rites Of Hadda celebrates animal rights, human rights, environmentalism and the right to party.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Art Brut + bis announce split 7”, Sorry About That, with lead single Opposites Attract out now in a bid to reach No 1 in the Xmas Vinyl Single Chart 

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Art Brut + bis: Opposites Attract - Single Review
Art Brut + bis announce split 7”, Sorry About That, with lead single Opposites Attract out now in a bid to reach No 1 in the Xmas Vinyl Single Chart
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November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Dreadinburgh Goth festival announced for Edinburgh July 2026 headlined by John McKay Reactor louderthanwar.com/dreadinburgh... via @louderthanwar
Dreadinburgh Goth festival announced for Edinburgh July 2026
Dreadinburgh Goth festival headlined by John McKay Reactor in Edinburgh 2026
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November 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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House Of All are the latest band to join the bill for the Louder Than War Live festival next March. With Sea Power, Evil Blizzard, Benefits, Immersion, Plantoid and many more to be announced. Tickets selling fast so hurry!
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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November 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The Saints: Long March Through The Jazz Age - Review - ALBUM OF THE WEEK! louderthanwar.com/the-saints-l... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social
The Saints: Long March Through The Jazz Age - Review - ALBUM OF THE WEEK!
The Saints: Long March Through The Jazz Age (Fire Records) LP/ CD/DL Released: 28th November 2025 The final album from The Saints is an anthemic, rousing The final album from The Saints, Long March Th...
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November 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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The Jesus And Mary Chain: Psychocandy (a 40th anniversary reappraisal) louderthanwar.com/fao-wayne-th... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social
The Jesus And Mary Chain : Psychocandy (40 years on)
A 40th anniversary reappraisal of Jesus And Mary Chain's epochal debut album Psychocandy - reviewed by Martin Gray.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Koyo Bloom release Distance from the forthcoming album of the same name - and it doesn't disappoint

Robin Boardman listens for LTW

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Koyo Bloom: Distance - Single Review
Koyo Bloom release Distance from the forthcoming album of the same name - and it doesn't disappoint, as Robin Boardman discovers for LTW.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Yorkshire-based quartet, @thepuncturists.bsky.social deliver their debut album, I'm Not Alright, on their own label

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The Puncturists: I'm Not Alright - Album Review
Yorkshire-based quartet, The Puncturists, deliver their debut album, I'm Not Alright, on their own label...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Cabaret Voltaire: Gorilla, Manchester - Live Review ‘Their dystopian mind bending dark magus that you can dance to still leaves venues spellbound. ‘ louderthanwar.com/cabaret-volt... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Cabaret Voltaire: Gorilla, Manchester - Live Review
Cabaret Voltaire's dystopian mind being dark magus that you can dance to still leaves venues spellbound....
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November 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Crowdfunder details for new film about Ted Milton (Blurt) louderthanwar.com/crowdfunder-... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Crowdfunder details for new film about Ted Milton (Blurt)
THE LAST PUPPET SHOW  The life and anarchic times of Ted Milton Please donate to the crowd fund for the film now! Details here.  The plot! Blurt are one
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November 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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It was an honour to be asked to do this BBC Look North West tribute to Mani youtu.be/23N1ds3vl74?... via @YouTube
BBC Look North West tribute to Mani featuring John Robb
YouTube video by JOHN ROBB
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November 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The Man From Delmonte: Stretford Fountain Records, Manchester – Live Review

"It may be thirty-five years or so since The Man From Delmonte split. But once they start playing, it feels like yesterday that we were throwing ourselves around the dancefloor"

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The Man From Delmonte: Stretford Fountain Records - Live Review
The Man From Delmonte Stretford Fountain Records, Manchester 15th November 2025 To celebrate the launch of their album Better Things, The Man From It may be thirty-five years or so since The Man From ...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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While many compilations offer nostalgia, this collection delivers something far richer: a deep, immersive journey through the band’s multi-decade career that feels both reflective and newly invigorated

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James: Nothing But Love - The Definitive Best Of - Album Review
This isn’t just another greatest hits package — it’s a monumental celebration of James’ evolution, artistry, and enduring emotional power.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Playlist for this weekends Louder Than War Editor's Choice Show with tracks selected by #NathanWhittle #gedbabey @wayneafcarey.bsky.social and @iainkey.bsky.social

Tune via the LTW App / website or Mixcloud from 11am
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Mani RIP : a tribute by John Robb louderthanwar.com/mani/ via @louderthanwar
a tribute to manc musical legend Mani
a genuine, warm human and a force of nature that filled a room with good times just by being there - the ultimate accolade for anyone.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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On this weekends In Conversation... @iainkey.bsky.social is joined by the legend Mike Joyce to chat from 1pm on Sunday via the LTW App/website and Mixcloud

There's tracks selected by Mike and a few surprises too...

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November 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Yndling: Time Time Time (I’m In The Palm of Your Hand) - Album Review louderthanwar.com/yndling-time... @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social
Yndling: Time Time Time (I’m In The Palm of Your Hand) - Album Review
Norwegian dream pop solo artist Yndling returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Time Time Time (I’m In The Palm of Your Hand). The record marks a bold step forward, packing creative ideas...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Old Hat releasing West Country underground bands on limited edition occult lathe cuts louderthanwar.com/old-hat-rele... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social
Old Hat releasing West Country underground bands on limited edition occult lathe cuts
Old Hat releasing West Country underground bands on limited edition occult lathe cuts.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney – Book Review @paulmccartney147.bsky.social

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“...Wings The Story of a Band on the Run is a real Christmas cracker.“

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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run charts Paul McCartney’s journey through the 1970s. Bryony Hegarty reviews for Louder Than War.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Lost In The Time Tunnel #5 - FATAL CHARM : Endangered Species (originally released 1985) louderthanwar.com/lost-in-the-... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social
Lost In The Time Tunnel #5 - FATAL CHARM : Endangered Species
40 years on, Martin Gray revisits the fine debut album Endangered Species by early-80s Nottingham-based outfit Fatal Charm.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM