Magazine

Enduringly credible, Magazine have always been the connoisseur’s choice and frequently name checked by some of the most gifted musicians of recent years including Radiohead, Morrissey, Jarvis Cocker, U2 & Maximo Park. This year, NME.com included Magazine in a poll as one of the most influential bands of all time.

Magazine’s front man, Howard Devoto co-formed Buzzcocks with Pete Shelley after the pair had seen The Sex Pistols in early 1976 and promoted the now legendary Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall gigs. Devoto left in 1977, after the seminal “Spiral Scratch” EP had been released, and created Magazine. Their first record was the post-Punk anthem “Shot By Both Sides”.

Four ground breaking albums later and the band had parted company, leaving behind an influential body of work which was re-released by Virgin EMI last year

In February 2009 Original members Howard Devoto, Dave Formula, Barry Adamson and John Doyle were joined by former Luxuria collaborator Noko on guitar to play a handful of concerts across the UK. It is the first time Magazine had played live together since 1980. The “Real Life & Thereafter” shows were quickly sold out and received widespread critical acclaim

This summer, Magazine will play "The Soap Show: Episode 2009" at the Royal Festival Hall. They will also be playing selected European festivals with a set culled from the “Real Life & Thereafter” tour.

Magazine will shortly be releasing a brand new live DVD and CD "Real Life & Thereafter: Live at Manchester Academy 17.02.09" as a limited edition through Wire Sound.