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Shining a light on independent music in the Calder Valley, while helping young adults develop online media skills.
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NEW! 'My Generation: Punk-Pop Star Elizabeth Westwood Talks Billy Idol, The Sex Pistols & A-List Supergroups'

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**XGenerationX play The Trades Club on 11th November. Also appearing on the night, Herbie May of The Lounge Society and Alastair Bentley**
My Generation: Punk-Pop Star Elizabeth Westwood Talks Billy Idol, Sex Pistols & A-List Supergroups
What do you get if you put a legendary punk drummer with a founding member of Spandau Ballet and throw a gutsy rockabilly songstress into the mix? Answer: XGenerationX. We caught up with the new su…
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‘Miss Belief’: Rebecca Spooner, Album Review & Interview

The remarkable debut album by Rebecca Spooner captures the intimacy of home recording while exploring some highly ambitious songcraft. Here’s our take on it, with exclusive insights from Rebecca herself.

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‘Miss Belief’: Rebecca Spooner, Album Review & Interview
‘Miss Belief’, the remarkable debut album by Rebecca Spooner, captures the intimacy of home recording while exploring some highly ambitious songcraft. Here’s our take on it, with …
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NEW FEATURE! ‘Cos We’re Gonna Be Big: Introducing… Atlas

Meet the indie-rock five-piece from Rochdale who are whipping up a storm with their potent mix of 70s riffs and jangly pop.

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‘Cos We’re Gonna Be Big: Introducing… Atlas
Meet the indie-rock five-piece from Rochdale who are whipping up a storm with their potent mix of 70s riffs and jangly pop.
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NEW! Album Review: Fishing 4 Compliments – ‘Lost In Good Intentions’

On their second album, the Huddersfield band led by singer-songwriter Eileen Alanna, traverse many universal emotions and, ultimately, create a warm and joyous sense of belonging.

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Album Review: Fishing 4 Compliments – ‘Lost In Good Intentions’
On their second album, the Huddersfield band, led by singer-songwriter Eileen Alanna, traverse many universal emotions and, ultimately, create a warm and joyous sense of belonging.
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NEW! Living The Dream: Mik Artistik – Interview

As part of a series of Town Festival interviews, Niamh Robinson chatted to the eccentric Irish-born artist and performer, Mik Artistik, about fashion, his unique history as a creative, moving to England and more.

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Living The Dream: Mik Artistik – Interview
As part of a series of Town Festival interviews, Niamh Robinson chatted to the eccentric Irish-born artist and performer, Mik Artistik, about fashion, his unique history as a creative, moving to En…
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NEW INTERVIEW! Making It Personal: Katie Spencer On Her Introspective New Album

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Katie will be playing a special full-band show at The Trades Club on October 2nd, the northern launch event for the album, which comes out the following day.
Making It Personal: Katie Spencer On Her Introspective New Album – Interview
The deeply heartfelt nature of Katie’s astonishing third album, What Love Is, sees her baring all as she explores themes of love and adoption. We caught up with Katie on the eve of her 37-date UK t…
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Drone-Folkist Ben McElroy Talks Collabs and the Calder Valley

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It’s been a busy year for Ben McElroy, one that's seen the ambient soundscape artist branch out into new realms. Ahead of his show at The Puzzle, we spoke to Ben about the inspirations behind his creative burst.
Interview: Drone-Folkist Ben McElroy Talks Collabs and the Calder Valley
It’s been a busy year for Ben McElroy, one that has seen the ambient soundscape artist branch out into new realms. Ahead of his show at The Puzzle, the starting point for his autumn tour, we …
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NEW! Interview: Goa Express Singer, C Douglas, Opens Up On Exciting New Solo Career

Splitting his time between Todmorden and Paris, James Douglas Clarke has struck upon a new-found creative sparkle that is less indie-rock and more synth-pop.

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Interview: Goa Express Singer, C Douglas, Opens Up On Exciting New Solo Career
Splitting his time between Todmorden and Paris, James Douglas Clarke has struck upon a new-found creative sparkle that is less indie-rock and more synth-pop.
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NEW FEATURE! Live Music - 10 Gig Picks For September

This month, future-proofed ghetto funk, quirky indie-popsters from Canada, an experimental four-speaker surround sound extravaganza and more. Here’s our speedy guide to the region’s best of the best live music.

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Live: 10 Gig Picks For September
This month, future-proofed ghetto funk, quirky indie-popsters from Canada, an experimental four-speaker surround sound extravaganza and more. Here’s our speedy guide to the region’s best of the bes…
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LIVE REVIEW: W.H. Lung, The Golden Lion

Dave Leggett reports on an emotional night in Todmorden where W.H Lung headlined a fundraising event for Keith McIvor – JD Twitch of Optimo (Espacio) – who has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour.

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Live Review: W.H. Lung, The Golden Lion
Dave Leggett reports on an emotional night in Todmorden where W.H Lung headlined a fundraising event for Keith McIvor – JD Twitch of Optimo (Espacio) – who has been diagnosed with a ter…
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NEW! Back To Your Roots: Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Starcat guitarist Neal X – Interview

Ahead of Starcat’s gig at The Trades Club, we spoke to the rockabilly supergroup’s guitarist Neal X about his time in Sputnik and his love of quirky venues.

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Back To Your Roots: Sigue Sigue Sputnik and Starcat guitarist Neal X – Interview
Ahead of Starcat’s gig at The Trades Club, we spoke to the rockabilly supergroup’s guitarist Neal X about his time in Sigue Sigue Sputnik and his love of quirky independent venues.
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Weekend Gigs: And it's a big one....

There's the Do-It-Together all-dayer at The Puzzle, all organised by a new Youth Music collective.

And The Incident play a sold out single launch show at The Trades.

And and and.....

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go, go, go.
NEW MUSIC REVIEW: The Incident’s Explosive Second Single ‘Red Flag Ruby’

The enthralling Halifax band ramp up their glam-pop credentials and bathe in rock-nostalgia for a meticulously-crafted new release.

Out 18th July. Launch show at The Trades (sold out).

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Review: The Incident’s Explosive Second Single ‘Red Flag Ruby’
The enthralling Halifax band, The Incident, ramp up their glam-pop credentials and bathe in rock-nostalgia for their meticulously-crafted new release.
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NEW: 'Landmark All-Dayer For Grassroots Youth Music Collective'

The Puzzle plays host to a full day of live music on Sat 19th July, all organised by a group of local young musicians, technicians and promoters. We take a look at some of the bands on a packed bill.

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Landmark All-Dayer For Grassroots Youth Music Collective
The Puzzle in Sowerby Bridge plays host to a full day of live music on Sat 19th July, all organised by a group of local young musicians, technicians and promoters. We take a look at some of the ban…
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NEW! 'Jazzing Up Halifax - The Grayston Unity Presents September Jazz Weekend'

The guys at The Grayston sure are busy this summer. Their latest announcement? A new jazz weekender. Here’s Niamh Robinson, the venue’s content producer, digging into the detail...

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Jazzing Up Halifax – The Grayston Unity Presents September Jazz Weekend
The guys at The Grayston sure are busy this summer. Their latest announcement? A new jazz weekender. Here’s Niamh Robinson, the venue’s content producer, digging into the detail.
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NEW! Grayston Unity and Launchpad Team Up To Get You ‘Out Of Your Comfort Zone’

The Grayston has announced a new, exciting, genre-busting series of gigs, collectively entitled 'Comfort Zone'. Here we take a look at some of the fresh-faced artists they’ve got in store.

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Grayston Unity and Launchpad Team Up To Get You ‘Out Of Your Comfort Zone’
The Grayston Unity has announced a new, exciting, genre-busting series of gigs. Here we take a look at some of the fresh-faced featured artists they’ve got in store.
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NEW! Beku – ‘I See You Lurking’: Review and Interview

We caught up with Halifax-based musician and spoken word artist Beku to discuss the inspirations behind his debut EP.

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Beku – ‘I See You Lurking’: Review and Interview
We caught up with Halifax-based musician and spoken word specialist Beku to discuss the inspirations behind his debut EP.
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NEW: “Created in solidarity, fuelled by grief, driven by hope” – Molly Tilston & The Ceasefire Choir

Local folk star Molly Tilston talks about her inspiring new project, The Ceasefire Choir, which aims to raise funds for medical aid in Palestine.

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“Created in solidarity, fuelled by grief, driven by hope” – Molly Tilston & The Ceasefire Choir
We spoke to local folk star Molly Tilston about her inspiring new project with The Ceasefire Choir, which is raising urgent funds for medical aid in Palestine, and how she’s found new creativity in…
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WEEKEND GIGS: Grayston's Aussie double-bill, feat indie-pop risers Holiday Mystics (pictured) and The Wattles. Plus, Casino Rockets, Sweet Williams at The Puzzle, Sowerby Festival, Molly Tilston and her Ceasefire Choir and the endearing Josh Rouse.
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