Taking place at Manchester’s Soup, artists Irfan Rainy and KISA pay tribute to the late Fela Kuti through both traditional and contemporaneous anthems

The ethereal singer-songwriter delivers strong track after strong track on her latest album

Emily Turvey reviews London-based singer-songwriter Joy Crookes’ debut album tour concert at Academy 2

On every occasion, Connor feels like your best friend, just in need of a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic pair of ears. The audience is always more than willing to provide.

Gentlemen’s Dub Club played an outstanding show at Manchester Academy 2, writes Luisa Bax

Blake Crompton reviews London-based duo JOHN (TIMESTWO) at their sold-out gig at the intimate The Castle Hotel in Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter

James Carroll gives his verdict on the atmospheric Australian synth-pop group City Calm Down and reviews their most recent performance at Manchester’s Soup Kitchen

After Janelle Monae’s MIF show received national media attention before it even began over issues with accessibility, the performer worked to undo the bad press by making inclusion and love the centre of her wacky, wonderful show

Brass ensemble Old Dirty Brasstards cover Arctic Monkeys’ iconic debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, and do it pretty well.

Josh Sandy discusses the successful sophomore release from singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, five years after her original debut hit the charts

New band on the scene I Don’t Know How But They Found Me has released their first EP, which does not disappoint, writes Eleanor Roberts

The supergroup make their mark as reputable – if a little weird – givers of melodic, dream-like tunes, reports Rona McCann.

Jasmine Bennett reviews Cat Power’s beautiful return to the music industry with her tenth album, Wanderer.

The young Australian rockers are good, but their crowds are better

The band are back after three quiet years with a contrastly loud release. It may not blow fans’ minds but it will keep them happy for now.