Mon 27/06
Yuck - Shook Down
Genre revivalists Yuck spring a surprise with this particular release, in that its lineage isn't especially 90s American fuzz-rock, though there's still room for an unmistakable piece of Mascis-inspired guitar (no bad thing); you can more easily pick out Teenage Fanclub than you can Dinosaur Jr. The result is the same though - it's superb.
http://www.myspace.com/yuckband
Akira DVD/Blu-ray
1988's landmark Akira opened the door to the West for Manga and Anime - that it is once again subject to re-release speaks volumes of its potential to grip another generation of Sci-fi enthusiast. Featuring stunning visuals (remember, this was pre the CGI that's almost passe today), and set against a back drop of post World War III political and social strife, this cyberpunk classic retains its power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQnw35kR6Pw
Tue 28/06
Coincidence @ Metal, Edge Hill Station
Coincidence is the result of 14 days worth of text messages, sent by French Royal Standard member Laurence Payot, to unrelated members of communities instructing they carry out simple tasks, the aim being that those participants and others may recognise the 'coincidences' of numbers of people doing the same, seemingly random, things. A short film accompanies an exhibition documenting people's experiences in the form of blogs, diaries and interviews.
http://www.coincidenceproject.co.uk/welcome/
Fri 01/07
The Fall @ Stanley Theatre
What is there left to say about post-punk survivors The Fall? Formed by Manc misanthrope Mark E Smith in '76, the band continues to evolve, thanks mainly to constant, enforced, line-up changes as a result of regular sackings carried out by Smith, and remain relevant into their 5th decade. That their influence can clearly be seen in bands such as Pavement, Blur and Elastica to mention but three, means their legacy is ensured. Support comes in the form of 'Salford Bard', John Cooper Clarke.
http://www.myspace.com/fallthe
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