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Mary O'Meara
Profiles
Johnny Marr
Mary O'Meara discovers both the inner and outer worlds of Johnny Marr, from vivid childhood memories to the meteoric rise of The Smiths and beyond in his newly published memoirs 'Set the Boy Free'
David Bushman and Arthur Smith
Miscellaneous
Mary O' Meara assesses a new book on cult TV series 'Twin Peaks', which reflects in detail on its extraordinary Angelo Badalamenti soundtrack
Mary O' Meara examines and reflects upon the still thriving world of the printed fanzine
Live Reviews
Turin Brakes
Mary O’Meara watches Turin Brakes light up and lift off as they touch down at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester on their 'Lost Property' tour
Turin Brakes
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Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 10/3/2016
Suede
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Albert Hall, Manchester, 8/2/2016
Brothers and Bones
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Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 13/9/2015
Marc Almond
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Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 23/4/2015
Gabby Young and Other Animals
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Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 10/5/2015
Vintage Trouble
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Academy 2, Manchester, 1/4/2015
First Aid Kit
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Apollo, Manchester, 23/1/2015
Little Sparrow
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Sacred Trinity Church, Salford, 12/9/2014
Nicole Atkins
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Gullivers, Manchester, 16/10/2014
Boy George
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Ritz, Manchester, 31/3/2014
Anna Calvi
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Albert Hall, Manchester, 6/2/2014
Toy
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Gorilla, Manchester, 24/2/2014
Suede
Brothers and Bones
Marc Almond
Mary O’Meara explores the nocturnal pondering and passions of Suede as they take over the shadowy interior of Manchester’s Albert Hall
Mary O’Meara gets washed to shore by the musical tidal wave that is Brother and Bones as they stop off in Manchester to promote new album 'Omaho'
Mary O’Meara at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester is swept away on an emotional roller-coaster of a performance by the iconic and inimitable Marc Almond
Favourite Albums
Manic Street Preachers
In our 'Re:View' section, in which we look back at albums from the past, Mary O'Meara wanders back through the years to examine why the Manic Street Preachers' 'Everything Must Go', which is about to be re-released, is such a monumental and life-affirming record
Features
The The
David Bowie
Mary O'Meara in 'Ten Songs That Made Me Love...' writes of some of her favourite songs by post-punk band The The, the project of London-based singer-songwriter and experimental musician Matt Johnson
In our series, in which our writers write about ten songs that made them love a particular band or artist, Mary O'Meara reflects on her favourite David Bowie songs
New Order
Manic Street Preachers
Blondie
In our series, in which our writers write about ten songs that made them love a particular band or artist, Mary O'Meara reflects on her favourite New Order songs
In 'Gig of a Lifetime' Mary O'Meara reflects on the Manic Street Preachers' infamous New Year's Eve gig in 1999 at the then just opened Millennium Stadium in Cardiff
In our series, in which our writers write about ten songs that made them love a particular band or artist, Mary O'Meara reflects on her favourite Blondie songs
Reviews
Blondie
LIINES
Sarah Cracknell
Various
Appealing new album from Blondie which includes songs written by Joan Jett, Sia, Johnny Marr and Blood Orange's Dev Hynes as well as some Chris Stein/Debbie Harry's own numbers
Impressive double A-sided vinyl-only single from Manchester post-punk trio LIINES
Dreamy soundscapes on first solo album in eighteen years from Saint Etienne front woman, Sarah Cracknell
Excellent Northern Soul Compilation straight from the turntables of Manchester's legendary Twisted Wheel Club
Tracey Browne and Raevennan Husbandes
Marc Almond
Little Sparrow
Enchanting joint album between Manchester singer-songwriters, Tracey Browne and Raevennan Husbandes
Flawed latest release from the yet always remarkable Marc Almond, which combines together two recent limited edition EPs alongside two new tracks
Ethereal and captivating debut album from Little Sparrow, the project of Manchester-based singer-songwriter Katie Ware
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