Sam Lee brought his live show, and his friends, to an expectant Band On The Wall last Friday

A tepid perfomance from the Tennessee songstress was matched by an unenthusiastic crowd

The stateside sensations do things the old-fashioned way at the Academy

Up and comers from Salford and Dublin brought their national jaunt to the Ruby Lounge

Gotye set out to prove he’s no one-hit wonder with his biggest Manchester show to date

Chart-topper Jake Bugg visits Club Academy as part of his final lap of basement venues

Sea of Bees played to a thinly-attended Night & Day – understandably so, on this evidence9th November 20123/10

Folk up-and-comers The Staves spoke to The Mancunion about their debut record, gender politics and world domination

HMV Ritz 4/10 25th October 2012