Eddy Thrower, drummer from Lower Than Atlantis, discusses the band’s new direction in their latest album release

The xx’s flowing melodies, succinct beats and incredible tightness in live performances make them one of the best British acts of current times, writes Will Bain

New York indie rock three-piece Highly Suspect arrive in Manchester, but noise level doesn’t always equal entertainment, writes Alex Corns

The world’s only Elvis-fronted tribute to Nirvana is a glorious mongrel that works better than it should, writes Oscar Talbot

The indiepop legends return with an album that falls short of their past brilliance, writes Jacob Nicholas

Highly inaccessible and staggeringly audacious, Sun Kil Moon’s new album can be a rich and rewarding listening experience in parts (providing you’re still awake when they come round)

On his first solo venture, the Antlers frontman strips his distinguished sound down to gorgeous melodies and stark guitar

While the dancefloor thankfully stays murder-less, Sophie Ellis-Bextor still takes care not to kill the groove, writes Lewis Thomas-Hargreaves

VANT are set to bring their vibrant and exciting live shows to Manchester, writes Yasmin Duggal

Tara Baharadia pits Future Hendrix’s two eponymous albums against each other

Ahead of their upcoming show and album, Calum Pinder speaks to Tall Ships frontman Ric Phethean about what the band have been up to and what to expect next

Following February’s LGBT history month, Jack Ashworth looks back over some of the dominant LGBTQ+ pop icons of the late 20th century

Christian Hurry talks through Thundercat’s latest album Drunk, his first since working with Kendrick Lamar on To Pimp A Butterfly

Whilst ‘Let It Go’ saw Disney’s Frozen soar into the charts, Katie Shepherd lists five other Disney classics that deserve just as much recognition

Frank Iero talks to Katie Shepherd about his latest album, the power of unconditional love and digging deeper than he ever has

The experimental outfit’s latest album benefits from its accessible approach to complex electronica, writes Jacob Hopkins

You’re not the only one longing for summer in the midst of this winter-spring slump, let Tara Bharadia’s picks from the past week help

Their consistency is remarkable, but on album number three The Orwells’ determinedness to stick to their guns sees them shoot themselves in the foot, writes Callum Oliver

Amy Matthews is captivated by Hampshire trio Blaenavon’s breath-taking performance as main support for Indie rockers Sundara Karma sold-out show at the Albert hall

A retrospective on a masterpiece: Jack Greeney explores why everyone should know about one of jazz’s finest albums, but so few do