Kylie playing Gorilla is a special treat for all, and Manchester shows its gratitude better than anywhere else
A farewell to Rock and Roll legend Tom Petty, who died on Monday at the age of 66
New York indie rock three-piece Highly Suspect arrive in Manchester, but noise level doesn’t always equal entertainment, writes Alex Corns
Messy, chaotic, dangerous, and something we don’t see enough of anymore: It’s classic Peter Doherty
An electric night with Perfume Genius at Gorilla is as compelling as it is powerful, writes Alex Corns
A punky reggae party is just what the doctor ordered in 2017, with The Wailers bringing classic Jamaican fun to rainy Manchester in an entertaining night at The Academy, writes Alex Corns
Love and uncertainty: melancholy music and intriguing themes prevail in a week of releases from the old and new of the musical spectrum