Sheffield

Sheffield (pronounced /ˈʃɛfiːld/ ( listen)) is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the city has grown from its largely industrial roots to encompass a wider economic base. The population of the City of Sheffield is 534,500 (2008 est.)[1] and it is one of the eight largest regional English cities that make up the English Core Cities Group.

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INTERVIEW WITH GRAMMATICS
  I spoke to Rory from Leeds’ finest indie band, Grammatics, about what’s in store for us fans in the coming year. You played Reading and Leeds – how did that go? As you’d expect. Lots of fun. Got to see The XX and Radiohead twice. You’ve just completed your tour with Bloc Party too, any funny stories? I stayed out with Matt in Brighton after the gig...
All The Saints - Fire On Corridor X
Imagine you are the little kid in The Shining being chased through that gigantic snowy puzzle by a crazy Jack Nicholson, except that he’s after you with a guitar instead of an axe, wildly nipping at your heels with demented riffage. While I can’t claim to have firsthand knowledge of that particular sensation, "Fire On Corridor X" feels like the aural experience of being...
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They're Getting Bigger Everyday
photo by brittany shepherd www.woodwhirl.blogspot.com             Little Girls Genre: Minimalist / Post punk From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto-based group Little Girls has only been in existence since January 2009 and this is their second appearance on the Devil’s blog (first...
It’s not for the cock, it’s for 2008.
Gavin: A lot happened in 2008. It seems so long ago now. Like any blog worth it’s salt and peppa though, we have decided to put together our best/worst gigs and albums of the year and used our clever little thinking boxes in our heads to have a guess (/dictate?) who will be floating boats in the next twelve months or so. Have a read and put us in our place about your favourite...
Pod Fodder (Volume Thirty Three) - new Tiny Masters of Today single inside
Download Here 1. Pocketbooks - Fleeting Moments (How Does It Feel To Be Loved) Taken from the bands debut album "Flight Paths" which will be released in June. 3rd April - Brixton, Jamm 11th April - Hull, Adelphi 12th April - Newcastle, Fake Indie Label @ Head Of Steam 25th April - London, How Does It Feel To Be Loved @ The Luminaire 28th April - London, Carrot & Stick @...
It’s not for the cock, it’s for being pulled apart then blown away
Dananananaykroyd/Pulled Apart by Horses/Calf by Calf @ The Harley, Sheffield With Youthmovies playing at Sheffield University, Death Cab for Cutie at the Academy and Fucked Up and White Denim also playing in Sheffield, there was an abundance of live music on around the city tonight. However, it was a small pub, The Harley, that would boast one of the finest line-ups of the night. With...
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Singles for the week beginning October 8th!
Band name: Those Dancing Days, Metronomy, Mr Fogg and more Label: Various indie schmindies Teaser: The Sex Pistols! Fatboy Slim! (The) Elvis Presley (Estate)! Yes, all these filthy mongrels are releasing singles this week, so let’s zip round the back exit and hunt down some obscure gems instead. Take it away Don Blandford… Pull quote 2: It may be that Hot...
Arctic monkeys, Bloc Party, The Envy Corp, The Hours and more
Band name: singles for week beginning 9th July Label: Various labels of various repute Teaser: Rob Hastings brings us this entertaining review of the weeks singles, with tunes from Bloc Party, Arctic Monkeys, The Electric Soft Parade and more Pull quote 2: Luke Pettipoole begins this song sounding like Thom Yorke on horse tranquilisers. First para: SINGLE OF...
Sunburned Hand Of The Man
Venue: Old Blue Last, London Teaser: What happens when you stick a legendary cult band into a tiny pub, then call it a free show and allow the masses to cave the walls in? Answer: jolly good fun. We send our undercover agent into London to get his hands burnt… Pull quote 2: the band let it rip - riding the narrow line that divides the abstract from the tuneful...
Singles for the week beginning 27th August
Band name: Cajun Dance Party, Voxtrot, Mum and more… Label: various labels Teaser: Carolyn Jenkins takes us for a spin through this weeks singles - and discovers 1980s gymn school soundtracks, exploding frogs and a single of the week from straight outta the sixth form… Pull quote 2: what use is a good chorus melody when his annoying voice brings to mind an...
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  • Behind the Scenes with: YER BEAUTIES

    After 3 hours sleep I found myself in Glasgow Airport buying an overpriced tuna cheese melt and iced coffee combo for breakfast, after being given a ticking off for bringing a half-empty deodorant...

  • Call The Fire Brigade - Jim Jones Revue

    The Jim Jones Revue From: London, United Kingdom London rockers The Jim Jones Revue have risen from the ashes of legendary UK garage rockers Thee Hypnotics to deliver the world from the computer...

  • The Choice Is Yours

    Freedom or Death From: Toronto, Canada With a name like Freedom or Death, the war cry for the people of Greece during the 1820’s Greek War of Independence, I was expecting a cacophonous,...

  • Transmitten Vamps

    transmittens From: Lawrence, Kansas, United States   With a name like transmittens and tracks called Balloons in the Sky and Meet Me At The Swings it doesn’t take a genius to guess that...

  • Wild Nothing : Gemini

    I’ve really grown to love the album ‘Gemini’ by Wild Nothing over the past few weeks. Jack Tatum’s home recorded dream pop draws from lineage of sounds stretching back to...
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  • Network DVD soundtrack CDs

    PARSLEY'S COMMLOCK CD Review: Network DVD soundtrack CDs A recent ‘sale’ on the Network DVD website tempted me into getting around to purchasing the soundtrack DVDs for Man In A Suitcase...

  • Mark Mathews and the One T's, and 'The Difficult Third Album'

    PARSLEY'S COMMLOCK Concert Review : Mark Mathews and the One T's, Clapham Grand, 07/08/08 My good friend Kieron of The Dilemmas tempted me south of the river to experience singer/songwriter Mark...

  • THE COVERGIRLS

    If Stephen Malkmus had formed fIREHOSE with Mike Watt and George Hurley, they may have made music akin to Glasgow’s COVERGIRLS.  Yes, they’re that good. 

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  • In Pictures: Wickerman Festival 2010

    One of the most visually stunning festivals in the UK is Scotland’s Wickerman Festival. Not to be confused as a copy of Burning Man, Wickerman was inspired by the classic 1973 cult movie with...

  • In Pictures: backstage with Pulled Apart by Horses

    Following on from our time spent with the magnificent Pulled Apart By Horses on their album release tour, we’ve got a full photo gallery of delights from Stephen McLeod to give you an insight...

  • In Pictures: The Black Keys at London Roundhouse

    One of our favourite bands at Artrocker.com has always been The Black Keys. Currently promoting their new album Brothers, we’ve got these exclusive pics from last night’s show at London...

  • In Pictures: Dot To Dot Festival 2010

    Leah Mason. Photo: © Geoff Kirby Latest pictures from Dot To Dot 2010 Festival in Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester. The Dot To Dot Festival covers cutting edge indie, rock, dance and pop...

  • In Pictures: Patti Smith at Union Chapel

    Patti Smith with Patrick Wolf and Seb Rochford played in London at Union Chapel.

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