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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Lathums rock Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 before intimate gig
Their sound was as smooth as the material draping their platform. Golden microphone stands galore, they brought their blend of guitar-heavy rock to Glasgow Green. Perhaps in a mismatch of scheduling,g as they were competing with the likes of Scottish favourite Nina Nesbitt. Or the victims of a crowd eagerly awaiting acts like Jade and Gracie Abrams later in the day - it was a quieter gathering than they deserved. The Lathums rock Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 show before intimate gig (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Fan travels from Japan to see singer of huge band at Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 Say My Name highlighted them at their best - belting vocals and guitar riffs and solos shredding across the sun-soaked park. Blending between full-force rock tracks and indie numbers in the style of fellow English bands like The Courteeners, their depth of sound sets them apart. Their frontman, dressed in a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a 70s-style cardigan, has an incredible voice, and the band provides harmonic backing that layers their sound. There's No Time At All was a highlight and got the mid-afternoon crowd dancing out of their lull. Singalong 'La La La La La, make peace not war' got the crowd further on side, and the crowds that had covered the sun seemed to be sung away. Rhythmically tight and with blistering solos, they're a no-nonsense guitar, drums and bass band. The Lathums (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: LIVE Acts known for other bands have been going SOLO at TRNSMT READ MORE: Singer dedicates song to wife on Glasgow TRNSMT 2025 main stage The Lathums are heading into the city centre tonight to play at King Tut's for an after-festival party. Fans heading there are in for an absolute treat from this six-piece sensational band. I'm sure that the hundreds that gathered at TRNSMT will have been turned into fans - I certainly was. And I've no doubt that they're a band that'll be back at Glasgow's festival - hopefully playing to a packed crowd like they deserve.
BBC News
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wigan band The Lathums say music industry tough for working class
Wigan chart-toppers The Lathums have said working class musicians have a tougher time trying to succeed in the music industry as many have "nothing to fall back on". Frontman Alex Moore said growing up the band had few opportunities in music and the expectation was to "get your trades, get your qualifications, go and get an apprenticeship or a job". It comes after singer-songwriter Sam Fender from North Shields told the Sunday Times the industry was "rigged" against artists from working class backgrounds due to the costs involved."For us, if this fails, that's it, we've got nothing to fall back on. I think it's always been the same, money and position changes everything," Moore said. "We're doing really well, and we're making a life out of it, we're making a career, but in terms of opportunity and stuff like that, of course its going to be easier for people in certain circles", the lead singer said. "The BRIT [Award] winners, quite a lot of them were private school kids, and obviously there's the chance that you don't succeed, you're going to be OK and not going to be on dole or anything," bassist Matty Murphy band, who have a huge local following in their hometown and recently released their third studio album Matter Does Not Define, can count a hen do and a 70th birthday party for one of the band's grandparents as some of their first shows. Five years later they took to the stage in front of thousands of fans in their hometown at the Robin Park Arena after producing two chart-topping albums."We progress all the time each album we do, you learn more and get more experience like any profession really – we've matured as people and as musicians," Moore said. 'Something real' Away from music, the band have set up a fund with Wigan-based arts charity, Curious Minds, to help young people in the town get access the creative partnership sees the band play charity shows with all the proceeds going towards creative activities and programmes for young people. "It's about putting instruments in kids hands and having a safe space to go," Moore said: "It feels good to have something real, where you're actually helping people rather than thinking 'oh were sorted now, we can just do whatever we wanted' "We don't want to really be like that, want to put something good back into the world."I think everybody should be allowed equal opportunities – music is always an escape, especially for the working class." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
The Independent
14-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Super League season kicks off with Michael Buffer and historic 0-0 draw
Michael Buffer brought a touch of glamour but Super League failed to 'rumble' on its opening night as Leigh beat champions Wigan 1-0 in golden-point extra time after an historic 0-0 draw. The renowned boxing announcer bellowed out his famous catchphrase having been flown in for the team introductions at the Brick Community Stadium. Yet on what was a bitterly cold Thursday night, the game proved notable largely as the first in the competition's history to finish scoreless after 80 minutes. It was left to Gareth O'Brien to kick the winning point with a drop goal, securing Leigh's first win at Wigan since 1983. It was not what the bumper 21,748 crowd had arrived expecting. The 'voice of boxing' had been just one element of the pre-match hype, with an appearance from Wigan rock band The Lathums, fireworks, a laser show and plenty of promotion for the Warriors' upcoming trip to Las Vegas thrown into the mix. Yet for all the excitement, the action on the field did little to thrill. Wigan threatened a couple of times early on but Jake Wardle lost the ball attempting to dive over the line and a Bevan French kick was too strong for Luke Thompson. Leigh, who have a new look this year after losing a raft of players, spent most of the opening period in their own half but did enjoy a spell of attacking possession before the break. Keanan Brand, back at the club after a loan spell at Widnes, had a chance out wide but was hit by a powerful tackle from Wardle. Wigan went close when Tyler Dupree was stopped just short of the line after clever play by Harry Smith and Jai Field. The start of the second half saw the competition's first use of the new 'captain's challenge' system but Wigan's appeal against a Leigh penalty for an infringement by Adam Keighran failed. Wigan faced heavier punishment when skipper Liam Farrell was sin-binned for kicking the ball away in frustration after a French kick ran dead. That at least provided some spark for the home side and Field thought he had opened the scoring but the video referee ruled out his try for a ball-steal by Liam Marshall. Leigh tried to capitalise on the reprieve but Tesi Niu – one of five new signings in their side – was pushed into touch. Keighran was sent to the sin-bin in the closing minutes of normal time for a swinging arm but the deadlock could not be broken before the hooter. The drama belatedly came in the first additional period as O'Brien landed the game's only point with a well-taken long-range drop-goal.
The Independent
13-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Leigh snatch Golden Point win after historic 0-0 draw with champions Wigan
Michael Buffer brought a touch of glamour but Super League failed to 'rumble' on its opening night as Leigh beat champions Wigan 1-0 in golden-point extra time after an historic 0-0 draw. The renowned boxing announcer bellowed out his famous catchphrase having been flown in for the team introductions at the Brick Community Stadium. Yet on what was a bitterly cold Thursday night, the game proved notable largely as the first in the competition's history to finish scoreless after 80 minutes. It was left to Gareth O'Brien to kick the winning point with a drop goal, securing Leigh's first win at Wigan since 1983. It was not what the bumper 21,748 crowd had arrived expecting. The 'voice of boxing' had been just one element of the pre-match hype, with an appearance from Wigan rock band The Lathums, fireworks, a laser show and plenty of promotion for the Warriors' upcoming trip to Las Vegas thrown into the mix. Yet for all the excitement, the action on the field did little to thrill. Wigan threatened a couple of times early on but Jake Wardle lost the ball attempting to dive over the line and a Bevan French kick was too strong for Luke Thompson. Leigh, who have a new look this year after losing a raft of players, spent most of the opening period in their own half but did enjoy a spell of attacking possession before the break. Keanan Brand, back at the club after a loan spell at Widnes, had a chance out wide but was hit by a powerful tackle from Wardle. Wigan went close when Tyler Dupree was stopped just short of the line after clever play by Harry Smith and Jai Field. The start of the second half saw the competition's first use of the new 'captain's challenge' system but Wigan's appeal against a Leigh penalty for an infringement by Adam Keighran failed. Wigan faced heavier punishment when skipper Liam Farrell was sin-binned for kicking the ball away in frustration after a French kick ran dead. That at least provided some spark for the home side and Field thought he had opened the scoring but the video referee ruled out his try for a ball-steal by Liam Marshall. Leigh tried to capitalise on the reprieve but Tesi Niu – one of five new signings in their side – was pushed into touch. Keighran was sent to the sin-bin in the closing minutes of normal time for a swinging arm but the deadlock could not be broken before the hooter. The drama belatedly came in the first additional period as O'Brien landed the game's only point with a well-taken long-range drop-goal.
