The New York titans of nineties emo delivered a poignant penultimate show

Sheffield’s premier purveyors of post-rock talk stolen gear, Sleepwalk City and how instrumental music can still be political

The Bank Holiday institution returns with one of its most diverse lineups in years

Louis Jones talks San Francisco, sonic expansion and stepping up to headline shows

Tom Chapman discusses joining the local legends, headlining Jodrell Bank and the importance of the Manchester music scene

Ten years after the release of their only record, The Postal Service finally reach Manchester

The alternative icon discusses returning to guitars, his autobiography and his legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures

One of urban music’s most exciting voices talks progression, diversity and choosing his own path

Ten years on, we look back at the moment The Shins delivered on their lo-fi promise – with one of the great modern indie rock records

Jack Tatum talks balancing college and songwriting, non-stop touring and his love of Manchester

The long-sought-after proof that I’m not as achingly cool as I look

One of indie rock’s most enigmatic performers confounds expectations at the Academy

The Oxford quintet have outgrown venues of this size with their unique brand of controlled chaos

Not every nostalgic reunion has to be viewed as a cynical cash-in

Nature, solitude and being Dave Grohl’s favourite new band: Ritzy Bryan talks Wolf’s Law with The Mancunion

The local boys done good spoke to Joe Goggins on breaking through, working with Elbow and their own Bohemian Rhapsody

The Oxford quintet are set to bring Holy Fire to Manchester

The Courteeners are back with a new record – and continue to personify everything wrong with present-day Manchester music

Guitarist Jake Pitts talks to Joe Goggins on headlining the Kerrang! tour, concept records and embracing chaos

Frontman Scott Hutchison spoke to Joe Goggins on major labels, breaking America and his real thoughts on Mumford & Sons