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1. Alvvays ‘Adult Diversion’ This Toronto indie pop band have ducked under the radar of MIMR (how did that happen) but their fresh and dynamic sound is captured perfectly in their self-titled debut album released in July. An example of their glistening indie pop is found here and it’s this joyous song that has madeContinue reading “MIMR Playlist Nov 20”

1. Horsebeach ‘Even’ Another Manchester band featuring on the playlist are Horsebeach, bringing their mix of 80s jangle pop and indie to the forefront of the local scene. This track is taken from their self titled record released this summer and draws comparsions to MIMR favourites Real Estate and Mac Demarco. With whispers that theyContinue reading “MIMR Playlist Nov 13”

10. Dutch Uncles 9. Nine Black Alps 8. Elbow 7. Buzzcocks 6. The Stone Roses 5. The Verve 4. New Order 3. Oasis 2. Joy Division 1. The Smiths

The NME gigs over the years, in their many disguises, have always thrown up many bands that have gone massive afterwards, just look at Royal Blood and what has happened to them since appearing 2nd on a bill of 4 bands at the NME tour earlier in the year, their now jaw droppingly big. ThisContinue reading “MIMR LIVE: NME gig Nov 6th featuring Superfood, Honeyblood and Man Made”

10. Adam green 9. Gruff Rhys 8. Mac Demarco 7. Ian Brown 6. Noel Gallagher 5. Paul Weller 4. Graham Coxon 3. Johnny Marr 2. Damon Albarn 1. Morrissey

Trojan Horse are a super band from Salford who have only been under the MIMR radar for a month or so but have made a very big impression. They’re take on Prog Rock is big and smacks you in the face hard and they’re hard work is finally starting to bear fruit In this interviewContinue reading “MIMR Band Chat presents: Trojan Horse”

1. Deers ‘Castigadas En El Granero’ Spanish girl group Deers are becoming a firm MIMR favourite (this their 2nd appearance on the playlist) with this song taken from the new ‘Barn’ single. Once only a duo, this song is the 1st song recorded by a now expanded 4 members. It’s chaotic and punchy sound makesContinue reading “MIMR Playlist Nov 6”

Here’s a selection of photos i took with my new camera that I’ve finally been able to upload on to the blog, enjoy!! TELEMAN JOHNNY MARR I do have a few more from each gig, they will feature on my instagram and facebook pages in the near future MIMR

One of my favourite new bands I’ve discovered since starting MIMR are these 4 guys from Manchester, together they are ‘Flesh’ a fun, carefree band, determined to party and make music with a smile on their face. They’re raucous style was introduced to me at a recent gig supporting Man Made and I instantly gotContinue reading “MIMR Band Chat presents: Flesh”

At his homecoming gig at Manchester Apollo it was apparent to all that Mr Marr had finally made it on his own terms, turning himself from guitarist of a generation to now a frontman with huge respect and great stage presence. The one and half hour marathon gig was a mix of his two soloContinue reading “MIMR Gig Review: Johnny Marr @Manchester Apollo 25.10.14”