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Album review: beabadoobee’s ‘Pylon’ flickers with sparks of unfulfilled potential

Album review: beabadoobee’s ‘Pylon’ flickers with sparks of unfulfilled potential

The London alt-rock sensation returns with a sixth album that sees her trying out a new nineties-inspired direction, but falls frustratingly short

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

Beauty in the madness: ‘Sandbox’ by The All-American Rejects

Beauty in the madness: ‘Sandbox’ by The All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects bring new sonic textures to their sound on their first album in fourteen years.

Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’

Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’

Budding popstar brings a spellbinding show to New Century Hall to celebrate the release of her sophomore record

STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses

STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses

STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent

Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live

Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live

The Icelandic star displays her traditional jazz influences with an exciting special guest at Co-Op Live

Preview: Slam Dunk North 2026

Preview: Slam Dunk North 2026

The UK’s premier pop-punk festival marks two decades of the scene with a line-up that justifies every penny of the ticket price

Album review: Mitski – ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’

Album review: Mitski – ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’

Mitski’s latest record melds the rock sound of her earlier work with model storytelling

Dear Manchester, Count them In: All Time Low’s pop-punk spectacle

Dear Manchester, Count them In: All Time Low’s pop-punk spectacle

All Time Low bring energy and nostalgia to Manchester’s Co-op Live for their ‘Everyone’s Talking’ world tour

Album review: Dry Cleaning’s ‘Secret Love’

Album review: Dry Cleaning’s ‘Secret Love’

The third studio album by South London’s spoken word masters should be kept anything but secret as the quartet explore unchartered genres, humour, and musicianship whilst maintaining their long-loved lyricism: “Onions, carrots, celery” anyone?

Live review: Neck Deep bring ‘Life’s Not Out to Get You’ to Manchester Academy

Live review: Neck Deep bring ‘Life’s Not Out to Get You’ to Manchester Academy

Wrexham pop-punk heroes deliver a show in celebration of the tenth anniversary of their debut album

A Budget Overshadowed: How an OBR Leak Shaped Reeves’ Toughest Week Yet

A Budget Overshadowed: How an OBR Leak Shaped Reeves’ Toughest Week Yet

Rachel Reeves’ November Budget sought to stabilise public finances and cut child poverty, but its impact was eclipsed by a major OBR leak that triggered fierce political fallout

Hans Zimmer at Co-Op Live: When cinema meets symphony

Hans Zimmer at Co-Op Live: When cinema meets symphony

Iconic film score composer Hans Zimmer performs a selection of his most recognisable suites at Co-Op Live

Live review: TTSSFU at The White Hotel

Live review: TTSSFU at The White Hotel

The local icon showcases her shoegaze and grunge influences at a phenomenal show

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

When prestige costs lives: the University’s choice to protect profits over ethics

While students demand accountability, the University of Manchester shields its links to arms and military institutions, enabling Israel’s assault on Palestine.

Live review: The Last Dinner Party prove they are nothing short of brilliant

Live review: The Last Dinner Party prove they are nothing short of brilliant

The Last Dinner Party bring an electrifying show to Aviva Studios in support of recent album ‘From The Pyre’

Live review: Barry Can’t Swim brings Earth’s Only Paradise to The Warehouse Project

Live review: Barry Can’t Swim brings Earth’s Only Paradise to The Warehouse Project

Modern house pioneer, Barry Can’t Swim, headlines a huge Manchester show with a live performance and DJ set

Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Multi-instrumentalist talent Dev Hynes returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus

Live review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard take to Aviva Studios on Halloween

Live review: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard take to Aviva Studios on Halloween

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard try their hand at a rave-style DJ set after releasing 27 studio albums

AI could be useful for lots of things but being your best friend isn’t one of them

AI could be useful for lots of things but being your best friend isn’t one of them

Avi Schiffman’s AI “Friend” aims to combat loneliness by offering a wearable, ever-listening digital companion