This Modern Hope,  based in  West London

Drawing on influences such as Death Cab For Cutie, Doves and his brother's record collection, This Modern Hope's sound is classic yet fresh, switching seamlessly from up-tempo, driving rock to stirring ballads, Rob's soulful voice floating effortlessly over the melodies as the beats flow. Lyrically deep and with a heady vocal intricacy, the songs come straight from the heart and leave a lasting impression that words can't describe. 

With a strong musical pedigree, masses of talent and a little help from some friends, This Modern Hope's tunes are ready to be heard.

Last Race Home
 have rough and ready acoustic stomping songs of a refined style and a mighty calibre. Featuring harmonica, trumpet, keys and lots of vocals. Singing songs of hard drinking, love, gritty Northern realism, romanticism and heartbreak. A band to be believed. 

 Band Tech Spec
 Denis Ferrige - Lead Vocals, Harmonica and acoustic guitar.
 Steven Otoole - Backing vocals Lead Guitar
 Jim Corry - Drums
 Phil McCardle - Backing vocals and Bass Guitar 
 Stephen Greenhalgh - Trumpet
 Donna Jevens - Backing Vocals and Keyboard

• FTK
• Manchester's alternative outfit
• #manchestermusic 

‘FTK’ came to life in early 2018 after Curtis Taylor and Ciaran Egan drafted 3 new members; Andy Fletcher (Bass), Thomas May (Guitar), and Dan Houghton (Drums), into their previously named project, ‘Feed The Kid’. 
Writing & recording throughout the spring and summer at MMB studios in Manchester’s NQ, the newly formed group of individuals set out to express their shared concern of the distinct lack of morals in today’s modern society, and voice those opinions under the ‘FTK’ banner. 
The tracks lyrical content highlights this lack of morality by describing “right wing behaviour” – the people in perceived decision-making seats as “not having a clue” and the overwhelming feeling that ‘there is something we can do’, because we are all ‘sick & tired of the modern day blues’. 
“Musical comparisons can be made to; ‘Black Keys, ‘Radiohead’, and ‘Gorillaz’, due to the vocal similarities, blues vibes, and hip hop flavours… making it a must hear for 2019.”

🌈Debut album crowd fund now live ❤️🙏
https://uk.gofundme.com/f/janileigh-cohen-debut-album-small-things

A fusion of shimmering, mind expanding aural surrealism and neo-psych grooves.
The Watchmakers' growing reputation as one of the must see live bands in the North West has received hype from the likes of Fred Perry, NME, Manchester Evening News, BBC Introducing and XFM, drawing comparisons from Revolver-era The Beatles to The Verve and Primal Scream. The band will follow December's now sold out ‘To Be Part Of You’ limited edition release on Blak Hand Records with new material in the spring.
 
“Imagine if Noel Gallagher’s solo record had actually been willing to cut loose and explore its boundaries, and you might be arriving somewhere near to their sound.” - (Drowned In Sound)
 
"Putting the strut back into psych." - (NME)
 
“One of the juiciest psych-rock delights you could pluck from the music playing fields of the UK right now.” - (Louder Than War review of Before Questions Became)
 
“The visceral charge of BRMC and the psychedelic adventure of Primal Scream.” - (Manchester Evening News)

John Mackie is a singer/songwriter originally from Glasgow but now residing in Greater Manchester, UK. His inspirations are from a wide range of varying sources, but his talent for touching, emotive lyrics and ear for melody give him a style that makes him stand out from the crowd.

John has been in various bands as creative influence in his career, taking inspiration from Jon Martyn, Neil Young, Ray Lamontagne, Ryan Adams and Damien Rice but to name a few there is also an element of exciting Rock n Roll to Johns music that is sure to make you move.

Armed only with duel weapons of beautiful, poignant song writing and a voice that is both haunting and soothing simultaneously, all backed up by his melodic, hypnotic understated guitar playing, it promises to be a fruitful and exciting future for John.

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