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

Contributor Jasmine Bennett reviews the nostalgia-laden, ethereal performance of folk-singer Sharon van Etten

Six years after The 1975 dropped Music For Cars, contributor Jasmine Bennett reflects on the EP

A night tarnished by incessant chatter and even a brawl, HOMESHAKE’s performance brought little satisfaction, writes Jasmine Bennett.

Jasmine Bennett reviews the debut EP from ’50s melody-makers FUR.

Ghetts has been a mainstay of the grime scene since 2003, so do his performances still match the energy of fifteen years ago?

Jasmine Bennett scrutinises the latest from the world’s favourite pop queen, Ariana Grande

Jasmine Bennett ends the semester with a trip to Manchester’s finest new festival, Year’s End.

Jasmine Bennett reviews the infectiously energetic and electric performance of Sports Team at Academy 3

Up-and-coming UK rapper slowthai takes Manchester’s O2 Ritz by storm leaving fans yearning for more

Jasmine Bennett takes a glimpse at the rising female stars in the new, mysterious realm of reinvented pop

Jasmine Bennett reviews the dreamlike exploration of the human condition that is Everyday by Tourist.

Wicca Phase Springs Eternal’s latest release proves to be as long-lasting as his name suggests, writes Jasmine Bennett.

Jasmine Bennett writes that AJ Tracey proves he really is ‘Doing It’ again with his newly dropped eponymous debut album

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

Jasmine Bennett reviews the work of seeyouinthesoil, the soft-sounding vocalist bringing you a six-track EP titled Don’t Talk Too Loud

The cardinal sin in live music is being boring: DMA’s are guilty as charged, writes Jasmine Bennett

Jasmine Bennett previews Kojaque’s arrival in Manchester at YES which is set to bless our ears with smooth Irish-accented hip-hop.