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Sleater-Kinney - Photo by Melanie Smith in Manchester
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Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

February 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Riot Grrrl Rockers Sleater-Kinney Take Manchester, UK, by Storm

Photos and Words By MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Those ’90s riot grrrl rockers Sleater-Kinney emerged bold and confident at the UK’s Manchester Academy. There was really no doubt about it: They have come back […]

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Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

February 28, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Angel Olsen Brings Manchester UK Crowd to Heaven in Romantic Gothic Style

Photos and Words by MELANIE SMITH MANCHESTER, UK – Angel Olsen put on an emotional performance O2 Ritz in Manchester, UK ahead of new dates on her worldwide tour. Olsen’s latest album is All Mirrors […]

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Clash, PIL Founder Keith Levene Sets The Record Straight – WITH PHOTOS

June 9, 2016 News 1

Keith Levene Recalls Joe Strummer Was ‘Very Sincere, Very Generous’ Guy Interview © 2016 IVOR LEVENE, Photos © MELANIE SMITH I recently sat down for a long discussion of happenings past and present with the […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    April 8, 2017 Comments Off on Hammons: With New Album, ‘Back From The Grave,’ The Sloths Connect With Young Audience

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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Vintage Interviews

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    EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
    August 23, 2017 Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Innovative Leisure’s Waterhouse ‘Grateful’ Allah-Las, Fans, OK After Attack Attempt
  • Jesse Nolan, Tim and Rooney's Rob Schwartzman - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Engage With Audience Say Jesse Nolan, Tim Wheeler and Rob Schwartzman
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