Liverpool Music Board – musicians respond to the new organisation charged with revitalising the industry
As the Liverpool City Region reveals its new Music Board, Getintothis asks musicians and industry heads in the area their thoughts.
Browsing: Matthew Barnes
Forest Swords announces new track and UK tour
As Forest Swords returns with his fourth single Getintothis’ Matthew Wood soaks up the latest creative endeavor from the Liverpool…
Forest Swords talks new album, discovering new music and learning how to swim again
With new album Compassion out today, Getintothis’ Rick Leach caught up with Forest Swords aka Matthew Barnes for a chat.
Forest Swords amongst artists to feature in city centre art expo
With a forthcoming week-long set of artistic interventions in the city centre Getintothis’ David Hall gets the lowdown Liverpool Provocations
Forest Swords: From Norse sacrifices to Smooth FM and making the follow up to Engravings
It’s been a very good year for Forest Swords – aka Matthew Barnes. He’s played sell-out shows across the globe,…
South By South West 2014 review: Tragedy, Future Islands and Merseyside’s rising stars dominate Austin, Texas
SXSW triumphs over tragic events which threaten to derail the entire festival, Getintothis’ John Siddle reflects on the outstanding performances…
GIT Award 2014: Artist nominee profile – Forest Swords
Mogwai, Lee Scratch Perry, Pitchfork – things are going from great to better for Forest Swords, Getintothis’ Mike Townsend sees…
Liverpool Sound City 2012: Top 10 bands of the festival
Getintothis’ Peter Guy on the top performances from Liverpool Sound City 2012.
Liverpool Sound City 2012: Day One review round up
Liverpool Sound City 2012 boots into action in grand style as record numbers swamp the Pool – but it’s the…
GIT AWARD 2012: Artist nominee profile – Forest Swords
The lone swordsman of Liverpool music, Forest Swords insists he feels detached from the Merseyside scene but tells Getintothis’ Jon…