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THEY’VE been on a touring hiatus of late but fans of Blood Red Shoes will be pleased to know the Brighton duo are back.

Steven Ansell and Laura Mary-Carter stopped off in almost every European city last year and they’re eager to get back on the road again.

Catch them live at Manchester’s Academy 3 on Friday.

SASSY new artist Rox is fast becoming one to watch thanks to her penchant of working with the hottest producers around.

The Rough Trade Records signing is heading out on tour in support of her debut single “My Baby Left Me”. The track was produced by Al Shux who co-wrote Jay Z and Alicia Keys smash “Empire State of Mind” You can catch Rox at Manchester’s Nexus Art Cafe on Monday.


HIS long ginger dreadlocks help him stand out from the crowd but its Newton Faulkner’s voice that really sets him apart.

His top-three album “Rebuilt By Humans” — the follow up to chart topper “Hand Built By Robots” — is packed full of hits sure to get the Manchester Apollo crowd rocking on Monday.


FUNNYMAN Stephen Lynch describes himself as a musician trapped inside a comedian’s body.

His unique blend of musical based comedy has earned him an army of fans around the world and seen him release three best selling CDs and DVDs. His albums have sold almost half a million copies around the world and his relentless touring has earned him the title ‘the Beyonce of Scandinavia’. Stephen will perform at the Lowry, Salford, on Thursday.


SWEDISH metal titans Katatonia will bring their exhilarating stage show to Manchester’s Academy 3 tonight.

New album “Night Is The New Day” has been described as a unique and mind bending take on the heavy metal genre.