GoGo Penguin, one of Rhythm Passport’s favourite piano trios, will be playing in London’s most iconic venue – Royal Albert Hall on 12th of November. Their sound has been labelled as acoustic-electronica, and they draw heavy influences from jazz, glitch and minimalism to deliver their truly inimitable and mesmerising performances....
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Worcester-born Will Holland aka Quantic returns to Manchester off the back of the recent Quantic y Los Míticos del Ritmo ‘Hotline Bling’ single, an inspired accordion band cover of Drake backed with the more electronic leaning ‘Doombia’. Holland is certainly prolific – a talented bandleader, producer and DJ, the multi-instrumentalist...
View Panda Palm bio here Panda Palm is a musical collaboration between Luke Martin and Lena Chevrollier, two Manchester-based DJs and producers. The duo is part of the world music DJ collective Me Gusta with whom they’ve been musically exploring the continents to provide an array of inspiring gems...
Alongside Fela Kuti and Africa ‘70, Ali Farka Touré and Angélique Kidjo, Orchestre Poly-Rythmo are one of West Africa’s most cherished and ground-breaking acts. The afro-funk outfit, who formed fifty years ago in Benin, will play their first ever Manchester show at Band on the Wall on 21st June. The...
On Thursday 24th May, Manchester-based hip-hop group The Mouse Outfit played a thoroughly enjoyable set in the simple pub venue Brixton Jamm. The first thing you notice about The Mouse Outfit is their charm; the talented all-male rap group and live band share a lot of love and banter throughout...
A few months ago, we had the pleasure of enjoying a preview (and pre-listen) of Balfron Promise, as 47Soul premiered their upcoming album when they filled Village Underground for a loud and exciting night. Now that the official album launch is only a few days away, we simply cannot wait...
BADBADNOTGOOD’s latest album came over a year ago, but the Canadian quartet has never stopped touring. This Tuesday they return to the British capital and hit the stage with opening act MIKE for the first leg of their 3-date UK Tour. Since their beginnings around 2010-11 BADBADNOTGOOD has redefined what contemporary...
When talking about some of the best music projects in the contemporary scene, one cannot fail to mention GoGo Penguin, the Manchester-based trio that brings jazz and electronica together in highly rhythmical, climatic compositions and truly compelling live shows. The band formed in Manchester in 2012 and has published three...
Three months ago, we had the pleasure and thrill to host them on the Epic Dalston stage. Having known them and enjoyed their music, it’s almost inevitable to recommend anyone to attend their gigs. So, don’t make any plans for the 4th of August, you should even postpone your holidays...
A grey, dank Friday evening welcomed Colombia’s La Mambanegra as guests of the Biennial Manchester International Festival. The tent interior was wrapped in black and fans gathered, sitting cross-legged, waiting for the band. Hailing from Cali, the nine-piece La Mambanegra (The Black Mamba) take to the stage, safe in the...
