Andy Rourke, the bass player from The Smiths, has died at 59 from pancreatic cancer.

Legendary punk drummer dies

a free spirit who was like the ghost of music past and full of the possibilities of another time. a free spirit who was like the ghost of music past and full of the possibilities of another time.

We are saddened to lose one of the great guitars players of our generation.

Chemtrails Over The Country Club is a beautiful record that should delight fans and infuriate detractors in equal measure.

Palaye Royale return with a brand new song from their eagerly awaited follow up to last year’s debut album Boom Boom Room (Side A).

Mark Hollis, the driving force behind the highly influential UK band Talk Tal,k has died at the age of 64....

In the increasingly desperate let them eat cake dance of mainstream Britain Bobby Gillespie’s glare was a primal them and us moment

Ian Brown makes great pop music but on his own terms. You have to go to him. He is not kowtowing to you. That’s part of what makes him

More than way to steer disbelievers that this is nostalgia with a trap in its hands, and more the continuation of a story, blur emerge again.

We are sorry to hear of the death of former Melody Maker music journalist Neil Kulkarni.

Wayne Kramer, front man of the MC5 and a true punk pioneer has passed away aged 75 - Louder Than War - We Salute You x

An album of elegiac, brooding masterpieces that deal with the heartbreak of loss with dark, masterful music dripping with melody,

Måneskin O2 Academy, Islington 20th October 2021 Italian rock band Måneskin arranged a surprise free live show for fans at 02 Academy Islington. Jasmine | Louder Than War Italy's Maneskin come to O2...

In another show delayed by two years due to Covid, Simon Reed finally gets to see iconic guitarist Peter Frampton come alive.

Babymetal bring their unique show to O2 Academy Brixton and Paul Grace reports as the girls put on a highly energetic and fun show

The drummer of Liverpool's Britpop collective Shack has passed away. In February 2021, Iain Templeton recounted his story of joining a Liverpudlian The drummer of Liverpool's Britpop collective Shack...

A post on Facebook from Pete Shelley's brother John Gary McNeish states that Pete died of a heart attack this morning.

steve Albini RIP . I’m truly saddened to report the death of Steve Albini

Sparks rolled into Manchester for the performance of their lives on Thursday night at The Albert hall. Nigel captures some of the excitement for Louder Than War.

Palaye Royale return with a brand new song from their eagerly awaited follow up to last year’s debut album Boom Boom Room (Side A).

Indie-pop royalty Los Campesinos! bring their Mortal Joy tour to Manchester's New Century Hall, their biggest headline show outside of London.

We are devastated to learn that the greatest keyboard player in the history of rock music from the greatest band ever has died.

We are sorry to hear of the death of legendary singer from the Angelic Upstarts, Mensi. He finally succumbed to the Covid that he had been fighting

Great that we can finally announce this after knowing about it for months! Siouxsie is back! The iconic singer returns to live! She will headline Latitude

Comrades that defined the 90s as well as destroyed it, Manic Street Preachers and Suede bring their co-headline spectacle to Manchester.

Manchester legends Puressence return to the live stage after an 11-year absence to stun a fevered Albert Hall.

Denise Johnson (much loved Manchester and Primal Scream singer) RIP We are heartbroken to hear that the much loved Manchester singer, Denise Johnson has

We are sorry to hear of the death of Alan Rankine, who was one half of the wonderful The Associates - the Dundee post punk new pop band whose thrilling We are sorry to hear of the death of Alan...

The old and new punk cultures collide, a coalition of common cause as punks godfathers bring along some fresh blood to where it all began.

Red Rum Club Live Rooms, Chester February 1st 2023 Independent Venue Week is up and running again around the country and Chester’s Live Rooms are trumpet riffs to burn, a groove that would get the...

Formed in 1975 on Canvey Island the band were the youth wing of pub rock - a supercharged youthful gang of adrenalised droogs who gave that scene an elect

Noel Gallagher interview by John Robb Noel Gallgher opens up in exclusive interview with LTW editor John Robb

Louder Than War's Top 100 Albums of 2022. The Best Albums according to The Editors Writers and Subscribers at Louder Than War!

Lloyd Cole in the near perfect acoustics of the Union Chapel builds a seamless bridge back to his records in the late 1980s.

We are sad to hear the news that Manchester music scene legend Jan Oldenberg has died at the age of 75.......

After the nice surprise of the vinyl remasters of three Lush albums reviewed here earlier, what better way to celebrate than have a chat...

More important than any of the cultural baggage was the fact that she was golden-hearted, wonderful wise woman More important than any of the cultural baggage was the fact that she was golden-heart...

The band’s new single Vision Thing reveals the concept of the new record. Vision Thing is an opening track on Direction of Heart, Simple Minds’ eighteenth The band’s new single Vision Thing reveals...

We are sorry to hear of the death of Anita Lane one of the creative powerhouses who emerged from the vibrant Melbourne post-punk scene. Her maverick | We are sorry to hear of the death of Anita Lane...

Rival Sons: Manchester Academy - live review. Jared Musson reviews the American rockers' latest performance at the fantastic Manchester venue.

David Edwards witnesses one of the best live acts on the planet and marvels at how in a genre so fluid and turbulent, they can still stay so relevant...

This looks mighty intriguing…a new supergroup called House Of All constructed from the cream of the Fallen crop with Martin Bramah, Steve Hanley, Paul Hanley, Simon Wolstencroft and Pete Greenway…

PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNELAnton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre) talks to John Robb about music, revolution and the state of the world00:38 on...

Johnny Marr and the Eventim Apollo audience have plenty to celebrate as the Spirit Power tour reaches London. Nils van der Linden reviews.

1979 - 40 years on, was this the greatest ever year for music? by Martin Gray for Louder Than War

Back with a new Public Image Ltd album, John Lydon still wrestles the attention of his captive audience like no other singer.

Francesca Spiegel reviews Re-Sisters: Recordings of the Lives of Delia Derbyshire and Margery Kempe by Cosey Fanni Tutti

The Wedding Present - New Single Announcement. David Gedge's band are set to release their first new material since 2017

176,000 TikTok followers can’t be wrong? Croydon’s @bears_in_trees release new single Flower Through Concrete. Iain Key listens for LTW

The perfect blend of intimacy and communal joy, the power of storytelling and perfectly realised pop combine together into a glorious evening

Coxon's autobiography does more than dirty the 90s but captures the childlike, inspired guitar spirit that new folk and fans can both adore.

Mark Lanegan reminds us of all the ways music can, so radiantly, break our hearts. These are songs of melancholy for a deep, dark winter.

This exclusive exhibition will display many artefacts which were influential in the writing and recording of this album.

Louder Than War Albums Of 2023

Andrew Weatherall RIP - The greatest DJ we have been in a room with with every set an adventure from rockabilly to dub to hard techno.Farewell genius.

The Coral return with not one, but two albums of 60s-soaked psych-folk as they hit a new purple patch in their two-decade career.

It's that time of the year again, and the writers at Louder Than War have chosen their favourite music books published in 2022.

IDLES return with Tangk, an album that sees them take a handbrake left turn and sets them open with many new roads to travel.

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Japan's Gentlemen Take Polaroids is moody, atmospheric and captures the band at their very best. Unquestionably one of the albums of the 80s.

As Ash prepare to hit the road to celebrate their 30th anniversary, we talk with Tim Wheeler about their rollercoaster early years.

Ben Folds chats to Angela Watt ahead of the release of his new album What Matters Most, his first in 8 years

Spotify boss tweet seems to troll musicians. Not content with reducing the magical artform of music to 'content', Spotify boss Daniel Ek

It is with great sadness that we announce that Andy Gill died today, aged 64, in a central London hospital after a short respiratoryillness.