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Samuel Chamberlain

Samuel Chamberlain


Live review: KI/KI opens The Warehouse Project’s twentieth season

Live review: KI/KI opens The Warehouse Project’s twentieth season

The Dutch techno giant headlines the opening night of The Warehouse Project’s annual season with a stellar supporting line-up

“The album couldn’t be more us if we tried”: fast-rising indie rock band Keo on authenticity, vulnerability, and recording their debut album

“The album couldn’t be more us if we tried”: fast-rising indie rock band Keo on authenticity, vulnerability, and recording their debut album

The frontman of the summer’s most inescapable band discusses his lyricism and upcoming debut album ‘Put A Smile On For Me’

“If everything’s heavy the whole time, then nothing’s heavy”: Meet Gurriers, Mel C’s favourite Irish noise-rockers

“If everything’s heavy the whole time, then nothing’s heavy”: Meet Gurriers, Mel C’s favourite Irish noise-rockers

Ahead of the release of second album Nobody’s Coming To Save You, the Dublin five-piece talk Irish music, playing gigs in Manchester skateparks and how they found out The Spice Girls’ Mel C is a secret fan

2026 Freshers’ gig guide

2026 Freshers’ gig guide

If you’re into music, you came to the right city. From jangle pop to Chinese cloud rap, our music editors write about their Freshers’ gig recommendations

Preview: The Warehouse Project turns twenty

Preview: The Warehouse Project turns twenty

The club night series celebrates its twentieth anniversary in Manchester. Here’s how it ace its jam-packed autumn/winter programme

“We are the fucking rain!”: The Prodigy Live From Wythenshawe Park

“We are the fucking rain!”: The Prodigy Live From Wythenshawe Park

The legendary electro-punk group return to a rainy Manchester for their third performance in under two years

DMA’S: “All three of us couldn’t be happier to get the guitars back out”

DMA’S: “All three of us couldn’t be happier to get the guitars back out”

After a break from touring, and with a new Sydney studio, Aussie three-piece DMA’S are back. Guitarist Johnny Took discusses Manchester crowds, Australian music, and why his band decided to self-title their fifth album

Parklife 2026: Manchester festival’s best year yet?

Parklife 2026: Manchester festival’s best year yet?

The festival makes a triumphant return to its home at Heaton Park

Live review: Frame Works festival returns to the Northern Quarter

Live review: Frame Works festival returns to the Northern Quarter

The festival returns with its third annual presentation of some of the best upcoming acts from across the country

Live review: MLEKO host their glorious homecoming at YES Basement

Live review: MLEKO host their glorious homecoming at YES Basement

The Manchester band thrill a sold-out crowd with tracks from their debut EP

Live review: The Streets’ ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ at Castlefield Bowl

Live review: The Streets’ ‘A Grand Don’t Come for Free’ at Castlefield Bowl

Mike Skinner and co perform the seminal sophomore album live in its entirety

‘Music, Fashion, Film’: The most misunderstood album of 2026?

‘Music, Fashion, Film’: The most misunderstood album of 2026?

Charli xcx’s latest album divided critics and fans upon its release, but what if the real problem is that listeners aren’t looking deep enough?

Live review: An Evening With PinkPantheress

Live review: An Evening With PinkPantheress

The internet sensation performs to a sold-out crowd at one of Manchester’s biggest venues

“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.

“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.

The Manchester-and-London-based DJ and promoter discusses her multitude of roles and influences

Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios

Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios

The indie-folk masters celebrate their latest album and preview new material at the first of two sold-out nights

Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios

Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios

The iconic band return to Manchester with an unpredictably brilliant live show

Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”

Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”

The London six-piece discuss their debut album as they prepare for its release and a headline UK tour

Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz

Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz

The Scandinavian duo bring ‘Big city life’ to Gorilla in a heartbreaking but healing live show

Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute

Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute

The promising indie-folk duo bring their headline tour to Manchester

Preview: Parklife Festival 2026

Preview: Parklife Festival 2026

The festival is due to return to its long-time home at Heaton Park for another weekend of dance music