Brighton-based five-piece Squid bring their tetchy disposition up to Manchester, but does it pay off?

Just after the release of the post-punk band’s third record, The Mancunion’s Alex Cooper and Jacob Broughton-Glerup sit down with Shame to talk all things music: touring, the new record and Christmas singles.

The Danish band perform their lively punk rock tracks, rousing the crowd at Manchester’s iconic YES bar

A Certain Ratio discuss their upcoming album 1982, their favourite music right now and iconic Manchester venues

Two years on from their angular sophomore release ‘Drunk Tank Pink’, Shame return with ‘Food for Worms’; an album of rounded edges, but the same sharp wit

The Mancunion reviews London post-punks Sorry’s second album, and it shapes up to be their most vulnerable work to date

Emily Johnston reviews a riveting and riotous night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, courtesy of post-punkers shame.

Sarah Taylor reviews an enchanting set from Freya Beer, who interweaves poetry with glam-rock instrumentals making for a captivating show.

Contributor Sarah Taykor takes a deep dive into Squid’s debut album – Bright Green Field’

Deputy Music Editor Reece Ritchie chats postpunk, lockdown, protests 60’s and 70’s soundtracks with The Howlers

With Shame’s sophomore album Drunk Tank Pink due in January, Daisy Whalley explores their latest singles and what to expect from their upcoming release

Music editor Reece Ritchie interviews Australian Post-Punks The Nagging Doubts on their new single and their upcoming EP Autocalm. Covering Shoegaze, Slowcore and 80’s alternative influences.

Harry Thorfinn reviews Dry Cleaning at their Manchester gig, noting exceptional lyricism from such a young band

In 1979 the Macclesfield four piece, along with the help of manager Rob Gretton, producer Martin Hannett, and Factory, let the winds of the industrial north-west blow over their strings and gave us Unknown Pleasures: an album that’s impact can still be felt today

After winning the title of the best album of the year, Fontaines DC’s gig at O2 Ritz fell far short of expectations, writes Bella Fleming

Brighton punk band Squid brought exceptional live music and energy to YES (Pink Room) but were still unable to excite the reserved crowd

Sam Dynes discusses how the riotous Irish quintet The Murder Capital made the crowd erupt at their sold out show at Manchester’s YES (the Pink Room)

Yorkshire based quintet SHEAFS graced the stage at iconic Manchester venue Night & Day Cafe, impressing fans and newcomers alike

Alternative music culture seriously needs to reconsider putting all its eggs in the post-punk basket, says writer Sam Dynes