The solo project of Mark Corrin, Liverpool born, Manchester based writer, producer & radio broadcaster.  Formerly know as Shirokuma, and as a member of Elaskikbande, Rose & The Diamond Hand, Octobuse and Poppycock. Currently presents a weekly radio show for Salford City Radio 94.4FM. Also plays bass for Rose & The Diamond Hand. Has also previously collaborated with the likes of Can's Damo Suzuki, Ria Mazini from Mikro, The Fall / Blue Orchid's Una Baines, Max Tundra, Andy Votel, Ian Moss from the Hamsters / Four Candles and many more and assisted with the running of Manchester's Valentine Records. Currently releasing on German Shepherd Records.

The songs presented here are generally downtempo, melodic and experimental with surrealist lyrics, catchy melodies and short song lengths. The playful and varied musical backings are woven from electronic and organic sound sources and are influenced by psychedelia, world music, cinema and folk.

For a bit of history…Mark Corrin's early demo CDRs as Shirokuma made him a regular favourite on John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 Show for the final five years of its broadcast (1999 – 2004). Rob Da Bank and BBC 3 Late Junction & FloMotion’s Nick Luscombe continue to be radio supporters, whilst Shirokuma was made single of the week by both Steve Lamacq and Phil Jupitus during their time at BBC 6 Music. A debut album “Secret Moves At The Midnight Chess Club” was released via Manchester label Faith & Hope records in 2005, which yielded a joint NME single of the week, “Moonlight In The Afternoon”. The track, which the paper curiously confessed “makes us want to have sex in dressing-up clothes”, was also remixed by Max Tundra (Domino Records) and Andy Votel (Twisted Nerve \ B-Music \ Finders Keepers). An EP on Twisted Nerve records came next, before Shirokuma began working with the Manchester electronic & future rock label Valentine Records. Mark Corrin currently releases on German Shepherd Records. 

In 2015 an ongoing series of brand new EPs is being released monthly on Valentine Records.

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Greasy like that hot dog that's been under your chaise longue for several weeks, Thee Windom Earles are equal parts garage scuzz, rockabilly lunacy and fever-dream surf-a-go-go.

Alternative/Shoegaze/Goth/Riffs/Ambient

Aughra (pronounced org-ra) are a seven piece Manchester-based band.

Their live sound includes three electric guitars, with bass and percussion, blended with ambient electronic elements and mystical sax. Kyuss, Sleep, Cocteau Twins and Lynchian soundtracks influence the instrumentation. The vocals are inspired by the likes of Elizabeth Fraser, Julee Cruise and Anna Calvi, creating a powerful and elegant vocal over dark melodic arrangements.

“An Aughra performance is a deceptive experience – let your thoughts idle for a few seconds and expect to bear the consequences.” (MIMR)

“Recalling the visceral power of Shellac and the heady atmospherics of Cocteau Twins, Aughra’s strength lies in their brilliant use of contrasting moods and textures - one minute languorous, the next snarling and carnivorous. The end result – as shown on standout songs such as Dead Weight and Corpse White – is the sort of bewitching, mesmeric brew that wouldn’t sound out of place on a David Lynch soundtrack.” David Sue (Manchester Evening News)

“Creating a brimming brew of dark, atmospheric sound steeped in textures, emotional energies and impassioned vocals – Aughra defy genre particulars and instead head straight for the eardrums. Some listeners may lose themselves in the band’s shimmering shoegaze quality, whilst others can thrash and roll with each wonderful weave of noir-rock riffs. This is genuinely interesting music, Sally Mason’s visceral vocals working with the skilled instrumentation of Simon Mayne’s lead guitar, bass from Rob Hatton and James Field on drums to open up tracks such as ‘Dead Weight’ and ‘Corpse White’. A merging of musicianship that develops Gothic-tinges into a gutsy punch over the course of each track.” Emily Oldfield (HAUNT Manchester)

Current Line Up:

Sally (Vocals/Guitar)
Greg (Guitar)
HC (Guitar)
Ellie (Synth)
Alex (Sax)
Andi (Bass)
Max (Drums)

On Julee Cruise:
James Field (Drums)
Rob Hatton (Bass)
Simon Mayne (Guitar)
Sally Mason (Vocals/Guitar)

On Dead Weight/Corpse White/Blue Light:
Drums - Lorna Blundell 
Vocals/Guitar/Bass - Sally Mason

Mixed and Mastered by Mark Simpson (Songcraft Recordings)
Artwork - Garth Simmons

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Elastikbande are a brand new Manchester based three piece (post punk / grunge / garage rock) outfit featuring ex members of The Fall / Polythene, (Una Baines’) Poppycock and Rose & The Diamond Hand. 

Featuring Kate on drums, Luisa on guitar / backing vocals and Mark on bass / vocals. The band’s sound is dynamic, melodic, catchy and often witty. Previously band member’s other work has featured on The John Peel Show, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music and BBC 3’s Late Junction, plus covered in blogs such as The Quietus and Louder Than War. 

This debut EP was recorded entirely live in the studio in Salford in August 2019 to capture the energy of the group's stage show. Musically Elastikbande have been compared to a blend of The Fall, Pavement, The Pixies and more. These early songs are about everything from household appliances to stage diving etiquette. 

The band are performing at The Castle on Monday 30th September ,Gullivers on Friday 25th October and FUEL on 6th December in Manchester to support the launch of the EP. The EP was recorded by Paul Morrice and mixed by Paul Millsopp.

Barber Presents a Band is a podcast interviewing the best talent making noise in the music scene at the moment in order to find out a little bit more about them, and their influences.

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Here is a link to the Barber Presents a Band playlist where you can hear all the songs mentioned on the podcast in full:

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