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NEW FEATURE! No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview

Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former Goldsmiths student to discuss that and much, much more.

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Ailsa Tully plays The Trades Club on Sunday 3rd May, supporting Arborist. Matinee show. Doors 2.30pm.

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Ailsa Tully Arborist The Trades Club

No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former…

Live Review: Westside Cowboy, The Trades Club (Nov 2025)

Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave Leggett reflects on a more formative point in the band’s career – their sold-out Trades Club gig at the end of last year.

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Live Review: Westside Cowboy, The Trades Club (Nov 2025) Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave …

NEW FEATURE: 'We've been cool, it's time to be honest' - Herbie May Talks Solo Work, Live Music and Red Licorice

Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licorice.

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Herbie plays The Trades Club on 23rd May, supporting Big Truck - a new band fronted by Laurie Vincent (Soft Play) and completed by Sam Cox (Ladybird), Asa Thallon and Justin Myles.

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Red Licorice Herbie May The Trades Club

“We’ve been cool, it’s time to be honest” – Herbie May Talks Solo Work, Live Music and Red Licorice. Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie May to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licori…

Interview: Martin Bramah on Post-Punk, Mark E Smith and House Of All’s New Album

With the post-Fall supergroup about to head out on a UK tour in support of new album, ‘Inklings’, we caught up with House Of All’s frontman Martin Bramah. Words by Poppy Cortese.

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House Of All play The Trades Club on Thursday 23rd April, supported by PRECOGS. Tickets at: https://thetradesclub.com/events/houseofall

Interview: Martin Bramah on Post-Punk, Mark E Smith and House Of All’s New Album With the post-Fall supergroup about to head out on a UK tour in support of new album, ‘Inklings’, we caught up with House Of All’s frontman Martin Bramah. Words by Poppy Cortese.

New Music Reviews: GROW, resonance, Stormhavn, Committee Of Sleep

A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley.

GROW play a special EP launch show at The Grayston Unity on Saturday 4th April.

GROW resonance.calder The Grayston Unity

New Music Reviews: GROW, resonance, Stormhavn, Committee Of Sleep A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley.

Live Review: Courtney Barnett at The Trades Club

The Australian star brought her messy-country rock to The Trades Club for a rare, intimate show, celebrating the release of her latest album. Words by Poppy Cortese.

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The Trades Club courtney barnett

Live Review: Courtney Barnett at The Trades Club Courtney Barnett brought her messy-country rock to a rare intimate show at The Trades Club in celebration of her latest album. Words by Poppy Cortese.