Jack Crutcher vents his frustration at world ending blockbusters

A collection of our favourite films of this year

McFly talk to The Mancunion about pop, strings and pseudonyms

Wakefield’s finest speak to music editor Joe Goggins about touring, recording and the essence of punk.

Dylan Wiggan looks at the improvements Sony have made with the Playstation Network

Interscope records; 2012 7/10

A majestic set at the Manchester Arena showed why Radiohead remain the world’s most important rock band

A look at this year’s WHP series and what promises to be 12 weeks of pure, unadulterated messiness.

A quick selection of the type of tracks you’re likely to hear over the next few months…

Sophie James think the Olympics had plenty to offer for the film world.

Dust off your crystal ball, don your Mystic Meg wig, and prepare to swallow some wild speculation – here’s 2012 before it happens

Riots in Britain and revolution abroad – it’s been a turbulent year in politics. Andrew Williams looks back, and asks what might be in store for the year ahead