Taking place below the streets of the city, the event was a timely comment on society in Britain today, perfectly encapsulating the dissatisfied, determined and defiant outlook of today’s youth

Wintersleep’s gig at The Castle Hotel was not one to remember, writes music contributor Cara Conte

Much acclaimed British glam-rock band The Struts headliner Manchester Academy on October 11, promising a gripping and fuelled live performance on the back of the US leg of their Young and Dangerous world tour

Jess Foster reviews Manchester band Pale Waves on their return to headline their hometown venue Academy 1, with support from Sports Team

Filth dazzled in the charity event at Jimmy’s, to the delight of Bella Fleming and Georgina Davidson

Deputy Music Editor Lily Martin reviews and meets Yorkshire band Children of the State at Jimmy’s Liverpool

For the finale of the ‘Art in Mancunia’ event, the Manchester-based psyche rock band, Yang Sweeps, will perform in one of Manchester’s most iconic venues

Cage The Elephant return with their fifth studio album, an introspection on the downfalls of fame and the breakup of relationships writes contributor Jasmine Bennett

“If anything, we stand for narcissism and selfishness.”

As indie rockers The Amazons return to Manchester, Bella Fleming tells you all you need to know about their sold-out gig at Jimmy’s

Far from a ‘Fuckabout’, Drenge’s new album is worth a listen

Lily Martin chats to Yorkshire based four-piece Allusinlove backstage before their opening night at Manchester’s basement venue, Jimmy’s

A sweaty night at a packed Victoria Warehouse is evidence Frank Turner is still at the top of his game. Here’s to the next one thousand shows, writes Alex Corns

After a busy few months touring extensively with their Mercury Prize winning sophomore album, Wolf Alice set off for one final celebration at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse

Contributor Jack Greeney catches up with Jim Glennie from critically acclaimed Mancunian 7-piece James who return in december on their arena tour

Editor Olivia White catches one of the industry’s most exciting upcoming punk-rock inspired band’s Fontaines D.C. with support from Hotel Lux

Rock music photographer, Jill Furmanovsky, the person behind the exhibition ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ talks about her career and the art of music photography

Kurt Vile plays as a shaggy-haired guitar virtuoso, preaching his beautiful music to a sea of dedicated fans, writes Bella Fleming

Seeing alt-J live at The Bridgewater Hall felt like a spiritual experience – completely breathtaking and utterly mesmerising, writes contributor Alex Wain

The Scouse favourites pay a largely pointless tribute to their younger, more vibrant selves writes contributor Caolan Coleman