The Hold Steady Electric Ballroom, London 11th March 2023 The Hold Steady were back in London for their fifth (or maybe sixth) weekender residency across two venues over three nights. Exuberant and poetic in equal measure, their live show proved why fans are happy to travel from across the country to catch them on stage […] The post The Hold Steady: Electric Ballroom London – live review appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello (Universal Music) CD | LP Out now A lavish box set celebrating a timeless songwriting partnership, the passing of Burt Bacharach in February 2023 marked the end of an era in popular music, but his legacy lives on through his timeless compositions and collaborations […] The post Burt Bacharach & Elvis Costello: The Songs of Bacharach & Costello – album review appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

The first announcement for the 2023 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts has been released and Louder than War are already looking forward to a fantastic weekend of music and culture. And with a bit of luck, the sun will come out to join us down in Somerset… It’s that time of year again, as […] The post Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts 2023: Initial Line-Up Announcement appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

    With only a week to go before the release of her upcoming album ‘Valley of The Dolls’, Brix Smith previews another track from the album. It’s another slice of fiery grunge dynamics of Hole and The Breeders twisted with some timeless ‘50s girl group style. The song drips melody and classic dynamics and an […] The post LISTEN! new Brix Smith track from her forthcoming ‘Valley Of The Dolls’ album appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

Since putting out their first album in 1992 Manic Street Preachers have satisfied their fans with a series of catchy, hard-hitting rock tracks. But it’s a new generation of fans who should be listening to The Manics here’s why explains Luke Joseph who is part of that new generation... The post Manic Street Preachers may be a classic band but it’s a new generation of fans who should be listening appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

John Robb has announced a book tour to go with his definitive new book about Goth Music and culture 'The Art Of Darkness - the History Of Goth' The post John Robb announces book tour to go with his upcoming book ‘The Art Of Dakness – the History Of Goth’ appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

The Leeds collective Living Body, headed by Jeff T. Smith, released the indie-folk leaning single CONSUMER last Friday – their first release in over two years Today, Living Body, led by Leeds-based Chicagoan Jeff T. Smith have shared a live session for their first new music since 2020: uber-melodic, scales-style lead guitar and driving polyrhythms […] The post Video: Living Body release live session for new single CONSUMER appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

The Brits is the new generation gap in pop culture. The post 10 thoughts from The Brits appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

Goth scene legends detail great new track and run of festivals and tour dates as they return to the frontline The post Goth legends Ausgang announce new single and gigs appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more

Gel- Attainable Convulse Records Available now Formed in 2018, NJ-based hardcore band Gel release new single Attainable whilst announcing debut album Only Constant out March 31st. With the new single clocking in under two minutes, world-domination is on this band’s agenda. Combining postpunk beats with hardcore influences, they continue to push the rather loose boundaries of […] The post Gel: Attainable – single review appeared first on Louder Than War ..read more