Welcome to the Albert Hall: Spotlight Series, our audio interview project, in which we speak to artists, DJs, labels, promoters, and everything in between! This week we spoke with Georgia of Girls Against, who are a national, multi-city-spanning nonprofit organisation standing up against sexual assault and misogyny in the UK music scene. They work with … Continued
It’s a fact that without women, Albert Hall simply couldn’t function. (Neither could the world for that matter.) We pride ourselves on working with some of the best people in the industry and without the strong female presence we have within The Hall, our live events and club nights would not be what they are … Continued
Every week, Barry aka Apta, over at Piccadilly Records chooses his favourite selections from the new releases that have landed on their shelves. Here’s what he’s selected this week, and why: It’s been a couple of weeks since I last did one of these, so you’ll have to forgive the fact that some of these … Continued
Every week, Barry aka Apta, over at Piccadilly Records chooses his favourite selections from the new releases that have landed on their shelves. Here’s what he’s selected this week, and why: I’ve not been in the shop much (or at all really) over the past few weeks, but I do try to keep abreast of … Continued
With it being Valentine’s day once again and the social sphere flooded with pictures of cute meals, Tesco roses, and captions that read like Beach Boys lyrics. This year the team are taking a stand, and have collated their favourite (or rather, not favourite) break up anthems! With features from future and previous acts, golden … Continued
Now, we know the key part of what you’ve been waiting for as part of the BRIT Awards 2022. It’s not another incredible BRITS performance from Dave, it’s not a Gallagher brother singing another track about electricity, it’s not watching with bated breath to see if Little Simz will scoop all four awards she’s nominated … Continued
February has arrived with a climactic bang; a whole host of shows have been announced for the coming months. Not just shows, these are M and – ahem, sorry, I mean: these are not just shows, these are an astounding collection of unmissable shows that are sure to catch your attention. Let’s start as we … Continued
We invited Halifax home birds, Manchester residents, and all-around stalwarts of the local scene, The Orielles, to fill us in on how independent venues have shaped their journey and indeed their career. Dear Independent Venues, We started playing gigs in pubs and clubs around Halifax, our first gig was at Arden Road Social Club supporting … Continued
Welcome to the Albert Hall: Spotlight Series, our new audio interview project, in which we will be speaking to artists, DJs, labels, promoters, and everything in between! This week we’re speaking to one of Manchester’s latest editions to the city’s complex and extensive DIY rosters: the electronic, experimental, four-piece Mandy, Indiana, who recently supported London-based … Continued
Bonobo – Fragments I was a big fan of Bonobo after hearing Animal Magic sometime around 2002-2003, and while I still very much love those early pieces, it’s a very different beast to the glistening soulful electronica we have nowadays. The smooth, bassy rolls and percussive grooves are there still, but instead of sweetly detuned … Continued