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Djo live in Manchester: Taking Trafford to ‘The Crux’
Joe Keery, known on stage as Djo, makes his Manchester debut with a sold-out stop on his ‘Back on You’ tour

Bright Eyes’ solstice show at Albert Hall: Here’s all you need to know
The Mancunion bring you a preview of what to expect at Bright Eyes’ summer solstice show at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Interview: Calum Hood on launching a solo career with order, chaos and a hint of boyband charm
Calum Hood discusses his upcoming solo material, its influences and the differences between being a member of 5 Seconds of Summer and going at it alone

Chloë Wilson: The Mancunion interview
Rising singer-songwriter Chloë Wilson discusses her influences and plans for the future as well as her experience as a woman in music

‘Hey!’ – Pixies live at the O2 Apollo
Alt-rock pioneers Pixies live at Manchester’s O2 Apollo – a night of cult classics, fan favourites, and new offerings.

Live review: BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool kicks off the north-west’s festival season
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend brings huge names, secret sets and new artists to four stages across Liverpool’s Sefton Park

Soccer Mommy live in Manchester: Not a football buff, but still a hit
Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, returns to Manchester to promote herlatest album ‘Evergreen’

Album review: Chaos in the CBD’s ‘A Deeper Life’ makes house music meditative
The debut album from New Zealand house duo Chaos in the CBD defines their sound with an ode to childhood nostalgia, the natural world, and city life

Ugly at YES Pink Room: Moving into yet another new era
Ugly’s live show at YES Pink Room marks them out as an exciting new prospect in the world of folk-rock

Rebecca Black live in Manchester: An artist in her prime
In a brilliant show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, viral star Rebecca Black showcases her career-redefining brand of electro-pop
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Kylie Minogue at AO Arena: Breaking records and smashing expectations
Australia’s finest pop-star brings a career-spanning live set to Manchester in her 33rd show at AO Arena

Live review: Bradley Simpson and Nieve Ella take over O2 Ritz Manchester
Bradley Simpson proves his stardom to 1,500 dedicated fans at O2 Ritz Manchester after the release of his debut solo album

Live review: Viagra Boys prove they’re one of the best live bands going
Viagra Boys brought an energetic show to Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse that barely left a moment of respite

Live Review: Greentea Peng provides the ultimate listening experience
Greentea Peng soothes and stuns at sold-out Albert Hall show

Interview: Antony Szmierek
From Fallowfield to Parklife, Antony Szmierek is rewriting what it means to sound like Manchester.

Live review: Sorry at Band on the Wall
Sorry bring their indie-rock experimentalism to Band on the Wall in a live show previewing new material

“I’m at the top of my game”: An interview with The Magic Mod
Ben Taylor, professionally known as The Magic Mod, sits down with The Mancunion to discuss his background, and upcoming solo tour

‘Pirouette’: Model/Actriz turn things up to eleven
Model/Actriz deliver an impressive, expressive, experimental follow up to their 2023 debut album, innovating with every step forward

In Conversation with The Murder Capital: “No art is perfect”
Gabriel Blake of The Murder Capital sits discusses the creative process behind ‘Blindness’ and gives advice for young creatives

The Murder Capital and Cusk live in Leeds: Revelling in ‘Blindness’ at Brudenell Social Club
The Murder Capital’s second night at beloved Leeds venue Brudenell Social Club juxtaposes vigorous catharsis with melancholic introspection