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PinkPantheress live in Manchester: Virtual star logs off and takes the stage

PinkPantheress live in Manchester: Virtual star logs off and takes the stage

Pop sensation PinkPantheress took to the stage of Manchester’s famed O2 Ritz and did not disappoint
Zara Larsson live in Manchester: Bringing ‘VENUS’ to Manchester’s Academy

Zara Larsson live in Manchester: Bringing ‘VENUS’ to Manchester’s Academy

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson returns to Manchester to headline the Academy after the release of her newest LP, ‘Venus’
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review – A celebration of all things Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review – A celebration of all things Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s latest concert film brings collective joy amongst her fans as she performs her biggest hits for three whole hours
Jeremy Zucker – is nothing sacred? EP review

Jeremy Zucker – is nothing sacred? EP review

Jeremy Zucker returns for summer with new EP is nothing sacred?, a collection of songs covering everything from relationships to climate change.
Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more

Lytham Festival 2023: Lionel Richie, Def Leppard and lots more

Lytham Festival 2023 is headlined by Jamiroquai, George Ezra, Sting, Lionel Richie, and Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe, with special guests including Blondie, Gabrielle and Kim Wilde
The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.
Live review: Lyra at Canvas: “Wonder Woman on Steroid”

Live review: Lyra at Canvas: “Wonder Woman on Steroid”

Lyra’s concert in Canvas was a reminder of the power of live music to bring people together and to create unforgettable moments
Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall

Fall Out Boy play a special intimate warm-up show at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, making for a night we’ll remember for centuries
Kali Uchis celebrates a different kind of love on new single ‘I wish you roses’

Kali Uchis celebrates a different kind of love on new single ‘I wish you roses’

Kali Uchis’ new single ‘I Wish You Roses’ arrives in time for Valentine’s Day
The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

The 1975 live: Pop euphoria At Its Very Best

What does a Greggs Sausage Roll have in common with raw meat and indie pop? Matty Healy of course. Check out The Mancunion’s review of the 1975 ‘At Their Very Best’ here.
Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

The Manchester band bring a night of pop-punk tunes to their hometown following the release of their third album Unwanted
CMAT shines as future pop-star at Manchester’s Gorilla

CMAT shines as future pop-star at Manchester’s Gorilla

CMAT charmed every audience member in Gorilla, with her playful but often heart-wrenching country infused pop
Grace Ives thrills at YES Basement

Grace Ives thrills at YES Basement

Grace Ives graces YES Basement with a set of alt-pop instant classics and support from Greysha
Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Despite illness, James Bay plays a show-stopping set to a sold-out Manchester Academy
Live review: Stella Donnelly takes Manchester by storm

Live review: Stella Donnelly takes Manchester by storm

Australian singer-songwriter Stella Donnelly plays an empowering set at Band on the Wall
Midnights review: Taylor Swift admits she is the problem

Midnights review: Taylor Swift admits she is the problem

After releasing her fifth record in just over two years, has Taylor Swift reached her peak?
Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Beautiful has rock ‘n’ rolled its way to Palace Theatre Manchester
Palace Theatre Manchester finds its inner-beauty

Palace Theatre Manchester finds its inner-beauty

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its UK tour
Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Live Review: Kim Wilde at Bridgewater Hall

Legendary singer Kim Wilde’s The Greatest Hits Tour played at Bridgewater Hall – where she was joined by China Crisis.
Album Review: RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé

Album Review: RENAISSANCE by Beyoncé

Alex reviews Beyonce’s latest album, RENAISSANCE – an album filled with dance hits left, right and centre.