“Music just happens, like breathing.”

These New Puritans talk of the ease of their new direction

Government Plates feels like a waypoint, a chance to reflect on all that has preceded it

Shady’s back, tell a friend…

iTCH performs a confident set on his first solo tour

Sam Woodgate speaks to iTCH about political activism, touring and The King Blues

Crystal Fighters put on a perfect show

Harriet Leitch talks to New Yorkers Lizzy Plapinger (MS) and Max Hershenow (MR) about touring, festivals and humble beginnings

Jack Winstanley looks back at why Slint were such an important band

Washed Out’s summery chillwave doesn’t cut it on a cold Tuesday night in Manchester

Kodaline perform a skillful and emotional set

Niamh Leneghan talks to London Grammar about making it in the industry, touring and their influences

Local Natives are upstaged by their support bands, Breton and Cloud Control

Meet The M20 Collective – Manchester’s creative community collaborating for mutual benefit

Patrick Hinton speaks to Mount Kimbie about life on tour, the ubiquity of ‘Made To Stray’ and collaboration with other artists – including the legendary DJ Koze

Badu’s profound debut that changed the face of R&B as we knew it.

In a live setting their songs are reworked into elaborate constructions involving any number of guitar pedals and synthesizer settings; the effect is thrilling.

A tale of courtship and romance

An iconic album released on Go! Discs.

Tom Ingham talks Kim Deal, bathroom etiquette and the future of the Pixies with iconic guitarist Joey Santiago.