Lily Martin explores behind the scenes with The Blinders, reviewing their live performance at Academy 2 and chatting to the band about going on tour

Manchester-based foursome Big Society grace this week’s Hot Right Now, with new single ’17’ marking them as ones to watch in the scene

Lily Martin reviews Blackpool-based Punk band Strange Bones, delving into the world of political music and mosh-pits at Manchester’s Deaf Institute