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Blossoms announce release of double album featuring new tracks recorded in lockdown

Blossoms' new double bill features two albums and features from The Courteeners’ Liam Fray, The Coral’s James Skelly, and Miles Kane.

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Stockport band Blossoms have confirmed a physical release date for a brand new double album.

Entitled ‘In Isolation/Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport’, the two-sided LP is set to feature music created during quarantine and a full live set from 2020.

The local stars scored their second number one album earlier this year with ‘Foolish Loving Spaces’ – with the recording from the LP’s launch show being included as part of the upcoming release.

Blossoms’ new album also treats fans to appearances from other northern stars – including The Courteeners’ Liam Fray on a version of Please Don’t, The Coral’s James Skelly on a reworked Dreaming Of You, and Miles Kane on their Tame Impala cover The Less I Know The Better.  

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The indie pop band have emerged as some of the most exciting on the Manchester music scene in recent years – having been nominated for a BRIT Award and Mercury Prize since forming in 2013.

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Three albums and four EPs have seen the band gain a huge national following, with several songs from ‘In Isolation’ having already been streamed over 1.4 million times since appearing online.

Copies of their latest release, ‘In Isolation/Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport’, will be available to purchase from 23 October.

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Blossoms have also rescheduled their upcoming tour – with a planned visit to Manchester Arena scheduled for 3 April next year.

The full tracklist for Blossoms’ new double album is as follows:

In Isolation:

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  1. Lost
  2. My Swimming Brain
  3. Paperback Writer
  4. There’s A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)
  5. The Less I Know The Better – with Miles Kane
  6. If You Think This Is Real Life
  7. Dreaming Of You – with The Coral
  8. Oh No (I Think I’m In Love)
  9. Charlemagne
  10. Your Girlfriend
  11. You’re Gorgeous
  12. Everyday I Write The Book
  13. Please Don’t – with Courteeners

Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport: 

  1. If You Think This Is Real Life – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  2. Your Girlfriend – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  3. The Keeper – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  4. My Swimming Brain – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  5. Sunday Was A Friend Of Mine – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  6. Oh No (I Think I’m In Love) – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  7. Romance, Eh? – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  8. My Vacant Days – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  9. Falling For Someone – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  10. Like Gravity – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  11. There’s A Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls) – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  12. At Most A Kiss – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport
  13. Charlemagne – Live From The Plaza Theatre, Stockport

You can pre-order the new Blossoms double album here.

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Masked Manchester rapper Meekz bursts back with surprise gig in Piccadilly Gardens with JD

Charlie Watkinson Charlie Watkinson Masked Manchester rapper Meeks performed a surprise gig in Piccadilly Gardens

Local rap sensation Meekz is back, if you hadn’t noticed – he burst back onto the scene last week with a surprise gig with JD in Piccadilly Gardens.

The masked Manchester rapper is celebrating the release of his latest single Mini Me’s – and a handful of Mini Meekz posters appeared around town, pasted there by artist collective Pattern Up (then swiftly removed) last week.

Meekz continues to impress with his latest release, a track that’s quickly gaining popularity.

True to form, Meekz delivers not only sonically but visually, teaming up once again with KC Locke to create a stunning music video.

Their collaboration underscores the significance of music videos, reaffirming their lasting impact in the industry.

The video pays homage to their previous work, particularly ‘Like Me’, while also pushing boundaries with a post-apocalyptic CGI rendition of Manchester, reminiscent of scenes from GTA and Marvel movies.

This innovative approach demonstrates the remarkable synergy between Meekz and KC Locke, marking a new pinnacle in their collaborative efforts.

Following the premiere, Meekz treated fans to a memorable performance in Piccadilly Gardens, organised with JD, where he made a grand entrance by gifting miniature Air Max 95’s to his fans before taking the stage atop a large storage container.

Meekz's 'Mini Me's' posters popped up around Manchester last week. Credit: Supplied, patternup.pu
Meekz's 'Mini Me's' posters popped up around Manchester last week. Credit: Supplied, patternup.pu
Meekz's 'Mini Me's' posters popped up around Manchester last week. Credit: Supplied, patternup.pu
Meekz's 'Mini Me's' posters popped up around Manchester last week. Credit: Supplied, patternup.pu
Mini Meekz posters briefly popped up around Manchester last week. Credit: Supplied, patternup.pu

I had the opportunity to speak with Meekz after the premiere, where he shared insights into his upcoming tape, ‘Tru’, slated for release on 24 May.

Additionally, he hinted at exclusive news related to GTA/GTA 6, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his future endeavours.

It’s clear that Meekz continues to innovate and redefine the game with each new project, and we’re excited to see what he has in store next.

KC Locke said: “In the time that the mainstream media is writing articles about the decline of the music video industry, swords and eagles are here to make a stand and show not only are music videos here to stay but they are more important than ever.

“This is a testament to community, bound by a shared vision, we rise and rise again, together, for the culture.”

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Win VIP tickets to see Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Stockholm – plus flights, accommodation, a bar tab AND an annual pass for The Mezz

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Win tickets to see Taylor Swift in Stockholm with The Manc, the AO Arena and The Mezz. Credit: Flickr, Paolo Villanueva

We’ve got a treat for you – a rare chance to try and get yourself tickets to see Taylor Swift live in concert, on the European leg of The Eras Tour.

The enormous tour is already the highest-grossing the world has ever seen, worth more than $1 billion.

Taylor Swift’s mammoth three-and-a-quarter hour live show has driven so much demand for tickets, ticketing platforms had to change their usual models so their websites didn’t crash.

These tickets are gold dust – but now we’ve got a couple of VIP ones up for grabs, completely free.

The Manc has teamed up with the AO Arena and its brand-new members-only restaurant and bar The Mezz for huge giveaway.

The grand prize is an all-expenses paid trip to see Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Stockholm.

It includes two VIP tickets to the show itself on Saturday 18 May, plus two return flights to to Stockholm from Manchester, and accommodation for two at the Quality Friends Hotel in Stockholm.

While you’re at the show at the Friends Arena, you’ll have a £250 bar tab to enjoy.

And when you return home to Manchester, your new VIP lifestyle will continue, with two annual passes to The Mezz for the rest of the year.

That gets you access to The Mezz’s incredible restaurant space – where the menu is designed by Michelin chefs Simon Rogan and Tom Barnes – and huge exclusive bar area.

And then you can enter the AO Arena itself through The Mezz’s designated doors to watch any show you fancy from the best seats in the house.

All you need to do to win is head to our Instagram page here or click on the post at the end of this article.

Make sure you’re following the AO Arena, The Mezz, The Manc, and The Hoot Leeds on Instagram.

Tag who you’d take with you on this once-in-a-lifetime trip in the comments, then share to your story for an extra chance to win (don’t forget to tag us!).

The competition for Taylor Swift tickets ends on Monday 22 April at 23.59.

Good luck swifties!

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Featured image: Flickr, Paolo Villanueva

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