Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Feeding The Fire

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Renegades (Feeder)
The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Tuesday, February 26th 2010

Walking over to the Ruby Lounge tonight is a strange feeling, mainly…

Johnny Be Good

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Johnny Foreigner
Ruby Lounge, Manchester
Tuesday February 2nd, 2010

Unless they sink to the lowest common denominator (a la Biffy Clyro or Kings of…

Classic Albums: Part 11 – Heartbreaker

Ryan Adams – Heartbreaker (Bloodshot Records/Cooking Vinyl)
Released:2000

It begins with an argument. An ominous start for a solo career wrought with drugs, alcohol and…

Sophie’s Pigeons – It’s Gonna Bite/Only Us

Sophie's Pigeons, Unconvention 2008 (c) Kate Goodacre

Sophie’s Pigeons – It’s Gonna Bite/Only Us (Red Deer Club Recordings)
March 1st, 2010
5.4/6.0

After pricking up discerning ears across the…

Steering In The Right Direction

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Broadcast 2000 – Broadcast 2000 (Grönland Records)
February 15th, 2010
5.5/6.0

You will have to forgive my inevitable use of hyperbole when…

Listen to a track from The Knife’s new album!

All hail The Knife! The dynamic duo behind the original (and best) version of Silent Shout have entered into a happy musical marriage with Mt.…

Lightspeed Champion – Marlene EP

Lightspeed Champion – Marlene EP (Domino Records)
January 25th, 2010
4.2/6.0

A restless soul, is Devonte. Since Test Icicles’ noisily parabolic rise and…

Festival Previews: Four To Watch At Friends Of Manchester Festival

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Jabez Clegg and Krobar, Manchester, January 30th 2009

A festival? In winter? It’s a crazy idea, but if anyone can make it work, then…

Miike Snow – Silvia

Miike Snow – Silvia
2.0/6.0
January 25th, 2010

Silvia is an incredibly frustrating song. Any good points are outweighed by at least two…

Download the Fugitive Motel Review of the Year 2009 here – plus list of ‘real world’ stockists

ROTY 2009 THUMB

A belated Happy New Year from the Fugitive Motel. Here’s hoping 2010 brings your eyes, ears and hearts great pleasure, peace, health and happiness.…

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