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Serena’s Shambolic night with the Skinner Brothers

Serena’s Shambolic night with the Skinner Brothers

We review the Skinner Brothers latest Manchester venture at Deaf Institute, Serena Jemmett leaves nothing unsaid. Covering their new album live ‘Soul Boy 2 and more’.
In Conversation with Sunflower Bean

In Conversation with Sunflower Bean

Sunflower Bean chat about making political music, performing for Bernie Sanders, and that collaboration with the Manic Street Preachers.
Déjà review: ALICIA – an immersive rock opera

Déjà review: ALICIA – an immersive rock opera

Jessica Hamilton deja reviews ALICIA – An Immersive Rock Opera at Manchester Cathedral
Florence + The Machine return to the throne with new single ‘King’

Florence + The Machine return to the throne with new single ‘King’

Florence + the Machine confront misogyny in the music industry on new single ‘King.’ Molly Gregson reviews.
In Conversation with The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley

In Conversation with The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley

The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley opens up about the legacy of ‘Teenage Kicks’, Joe Strummer’s death threat and the accuracy of Derry Girls.
Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Emily Johnston reviews a riveting and riotous night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, courtesy of post-punkers shame.
King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

The alternative-indie rock band King No-One took Manchester by storm for their final show of the tour.
Angelic vocals defy musical trends for Nothing But Thieves

Angelic vocals defy musical trends for Nothing But Thieves

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.
What next for Fontaines D.C.?

What next for Fontaines D.C.?

It’s rare to witness a band of only two albums grow to this size and majesty, and the result is a crowd who will roar at every opening drum pattern and bass riff.
BLOXX talk “breaking the mould” ahead of UK tour

BLOXX talk “breaking the mould” ahead of UK tour

We interview indie-pop misfits BLOXX about their upcoming tour, latest EP ‘Pop Culture Radio’, and the importance of speaking up.
Review: Heathers

Review: Heathers

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Heathers – which is based on the cult film of the same name – at the Palace Theatre
Live Review: The Mysterines at Deaf Institute

Live Review: The Mysterines at Deaf Institute

Contributor Jess Foster reviews rock band The Mysterines sold out gig at Deaf Institute
EP Review: Vandalism by The Vandalis

EP Review: Vandalism by The Vandalis

Throughout, this EP sets the terms. The music pulls you this way and that at will, dragging you from chorus to verse and back again before you’ve had time to realise which way is up
Review: We Will Rock You

Review: We Will Rock You

Georgina Davidson reviews Queen and Ben Elton’s We Will Rock You at the Palace Theatre
Art in Mancunia 2020: Yang Sweeps

Art in Mancunia 2020: Yang Sweeps

Saoirse Akhtar-Farren looks back on Yang Sweeps’ eccentric performances and tells us what we can expect from them when they return to Art in Mancunia 2020…
Live Review: The Detroit Cobras at Gorilla

Live Review: The Detroit Cobras at Gorilla

The Detroit Cobras brought their unique garage rock infused 60s R&B to Gorilla, as part of their first UK tour in over 15 years, Sam Allonby reviews
Palace: A new-found maturity

Palace: A new-found maturity

Robbie Beale and Freddie Paley, review the ‘transcendental journey’ that Palace took their audience on during the Manchester leg of their Life After tour
Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Dylan James and Sam Dynes enjoy themselves as noise-rock implodes around them
Manchester named a ‘Music Capital’ of the UK

Manchester named a ‘Music Capital’ of the UK

Despite missing first place overall by Blackpool, Manchester has been recognised as a music capital for three music genres
Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Wilco’s new album Ode To Joy shows the band recapture their classic music style and lyrical anxiety through their muse of America’s current political climate