John David Robb (born 4 May 1961) is an English music journalist and singer.
Robb writes for and runs the Louder Than War website and a monthly music magazine of the same name. He has written several books on music and occasionally makes media appearances as a music commentator. He is also the vocalist in the punk rock band Goldblade and bassist and vocalist in post punk band The Membranes.
In 2014, Robb started and currently runs a music writing festival Louder Than Words which is held in Manchester, UK every November. In 2019 he launched a vegan festival in Manchester. He is also a TEDx speaker and spoken word artist. In 2021 he launched the North Will Rise Again – a big live-cast music event in Liverpool and Manchester which will be moving into other cities as a conference event.
instruments played
bass
Guitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
Membranes Goldblade
Birth Name
John David Robb
Genres
Spoken word, punk rock
Occupations
Journalist Author Singer songwriter TV pundit
Website
Years Active
1977 to present
Name
John Robb
Nationality
England