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In conversation with Conor Peek of Peaked Apparel

In conversation with Conor Peek of Peaked Apparel

Jack Sedgwick speaks to Conor Peek of Peaked Apparel on future plans, creative influences, and what it’s like to run a cult label
Album Review: Iridescence by Brockhampton

Album Review: Iridescence by Brockhampton

Contributor Luca Mariana talks us through the latest release from one of the most exciting boybands of the current industry, Brockhampton
Album Review: Hozier – Nina Cried Power EP

Album Review: Hozier – Nina Cried Power EP

Hozier has finally returned with his forceful, mesmerising and spiritually cleansing EP, Nina Cried Power
Album Review: alt-J – REDUXER

Album Review: alt-J – REDUXER

alt-J manage to redeem themselves from a dull third album with this vibrant and energetic series of remixes, writes contributor Alex Wain.
A fresh take on Freshers

A fresh take on Freshers

An alternative way to enjoy Welcome Week, without party focus. Jessica Blair debunks the myth that university excludes sober students.
Live Review: Wolf Alice – Reading Festival 2018

Live Review: Wolf Alice – Reading Festival 2018

Wolf Alice smash their Reading and Leeds Festival performance out of the park with a thrilling career-spanning set
Live Review: Peace

Live Review: Peace

A magnificent display of raw emotion as Peace prove they’ve ‘got the power’
Interview: DMA’S’ Tommy O’Dell

Interview: DMA’S’ Tommy O’Dell

Lucy Stockdale chats with singer Tommy O’Dell of DMA’s about what’s next for the band
Preview: Little Comets

Preview: Little Comets

Don’t miss the band this Friday at Manchester’s Club Academy
Album Review: The Vaccines – Combat Sports

Album Review: The Vaccines – Combat Sports

The Vaccines manage to rise from the rubble with a fourth album that harks back to the good old days, and may be their strongest release to date
Live review: The Howl & The Hum

Live review: The Howl & The Hum

The Howl & The Hum return to their hometown to play a sold-out gig amongst friends at The Fulford Arms
EP Review: Everything Everything – A Deeper Sea

EP Review: Everything Everything – A Deeper Sea

One of Manchester’s most exciting bands tackles toxic masculinity with an explosion of rock-synth.
Live Review: Pale Waves

Live Review: Pale Waves

Goth-pop heroes Pale Waves bring their 80s inspired heartbreak to Gorilla
Feature: in conversation with Georgie

Feature: in conversation with Georgie

Mansfield’s rising country star supports Jake Bugg on his UK tour
Live Review: Rex Orange County

Live Review: Rex Orange County

The 19-year-old rising star put on a smooth, charming show at Gorilla
Live review: Dermot Kennedy

Live review: Dermot Kennedy

Jack Greeney reviews up and coming singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy’s sellout show at Gorilla
Album review: First Aid Kit – Ruins

Album review: First Aid Kit – Ruins

An album beautifully crafted from the ruins of heartbreak
Album review: MGMT – Little Dark Age

Album review: MGMT – Little Dark Age

With those songs now synonymous with television adverts and film soundtracks, MGMT are back with a new album and potential new hits
Review: DMA’S – In The Air

Review: DMA’S – In The Air

‘In The Air’ is a beautifully tranquil release amid DMA’S’ growing hype
Live review: The Charlatans

Live review: The Charlatans

The Charlatans come back to Madchester, entering their second golden age