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The Warehouse Project: From Strength to Strength?

The Warehouse Project: From Strength to Strength?

Cameron Taylor looks at WHP’s move to Mayfield Depot
The Howl & The Hum release new live video for ‘Hall of Fame’

The Howl & The Hum release new live video for ‘Hall of Fame’

Eccentric indie disco The Howl & The Hum release new stripped-back live video for latest single Hall of Fame, writes music Editor Olivia White
Feature: The Future of Pop Is Female

Feature: The Future of Pop Is Female

Jasmine Bennett takes a glimpse at the rising female stars in the new, mysterious realm of reinvented pop
Album Review: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal – Suffer On

Album Review: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal – Suffer On

Wicca Phase Springs Eternal’s latest release proves to be as long-lasting as his name suggests, writes Jasmine Bennett.
Opinion: Sexism remains an issue in the music industry

Opinion: Sexism remains an issue in the music industry

Women make up just 17% of the charts, and sexism in the industry goes much deeper even in our local music scenes, writes Lily Martin
George, Ravi, and the rise of ‘Raga Rock’

George, Ravi, and the rise of ‘Raga Rock’

Aidan Tinsley explores George Harrison’s famous relationship with Ravi Shankar and how the influence of Indian music has infiltrated the UK’s popular music scene
Just Give Me a Reason: Why is Pink worthy of her BRIT award?

Just Give Me a Reason: Why is Pink worthy of her BRIT award?

On the announcement that Pink will receive the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, Bella Fleming looks at the reasons why she is not a worthy winner
Everything you need to know about The BRIT Awards 2019

Everything you need to know about The BRIT Awards 2019

Contributor Bella Fleming spills all the details on the upcoming BRIT Awards and everything you need to know in preparation for the big night.
Feature: Is it time to say ‘thank u, next’ to Ariana Grande?

Feature: Is it time to say ‘thank u, next’ to Ariana Grande?

Jasmine Bennett scrutinises the latest from the world’s favourite pop queen, Ariana Grande
Your guide to some of Manchester’s hottest upcoming events

Your guide to some of Manchester’s hottest upcoming events

Contributor Andrew Fowler highlights some of Manchester’s most exciting upcoming events now that we’re settled back into second semester
An interview with Hattie Andrews: founder of the Politics Project

An interview with Hattie Andrews: founder of the Politics Project

Georgia Wiltshire interviews UoM graduate Hattie Andrews, founder of The Politics Project, about encouraging young poeple to be politically engaged and how digital technology connects politicians with the classroom
Feature: Manchester Piccadilly launches our journey through album art history

Feature: Manchester Piccadilly launches our journey through album art history

Ellis Coopey reports on his stroll through musically-scored time, and tells us whether you can, in fact, host an art exhibition in one of the country’s busiest train stations
Halloween looks: if you’ve got it, haunt it!

Halloween looks: if you’ve got it, haunt it!

Ruby Johnston takes to Instagram to shortlist our top 5 Halloween makeup looks for some serious creative inspiration. ‘Cause if you’ve got it, haunt it, honey!
Feature: “For 12 Weeks The City Is Ours” – The Warehouse Project

Feature: “For 12 Weeks The City Is Ours” – The Warehouse Project

As the legendary Warehouse Project reaches the end of its Store Street occupancy, Alex Coupe reflects on the past, present and future of Manchester’s most exciting musical extravaganza
Fallowfeels: (pod)casting off

Fallowfeels: (pod)casting off

Students Eva Gerretsen and Bea Bacon tell us about their podcast ‘Fallowfeels’ and the journey that led them to discuss their interests on a public platform.
The Lift-Off Global Network story

The Lift-Off Global Network story

The story behind the ever-growing global independent film network, Lift-Off
‘The Italian Job’ is the best film ever, and nothing will change my mind

‘The Italian Job’ is the best film ever, and nothing will change my mind

The endlessly quotable heist masterpiece that is 1969’s “The Italian Job” gets better every time you watch it and makes you smile, no matter what.
Have you been a victim of hate crime?

Have you been a victim of hate crime?

In consideration of last week’s discussion of hate crime, Victoria Payton details what to do and who can help you in these situations
An unconventional gap year

An unconventional gap year

Aisha Rodriguez discusses how you could get involved with ICS, a government-funded programme, which aims to meaningfully help developing countries

Double-up feature: Jewish Film Festival 2017

A snippet of what was on at the Jewish Film Festival this year