Rachel Zeffira steps out of Faris Badwan’s shadow with promising solo material at the Deaf Institute

A tepid comeback serves as proof that a Fall Out Boy reunion was the last thing the industry needed

One of indie rock’s most enigmatic performers confounds expectations at the Academy

Tom Ingham speaks to David Ford about his new album, why he isn’t really popular and why The Stone Roses killed music

“He’s a magician with a guitar, a godlike genius, and quite possibly the coolest Mancunian of all time.”

David Ford plays an intimate set with friends at Manchester’s Deaf Institute

Two of 2013’s most promising duos shared the stage in bringing raw punk energy to the Deaf Institute

Backstage at The Deaf Institute, the band of brothers discuss Denmark, two-piece tribulations and the curse of the Sheffield band

Sam Lee brought his live show, and his friends, to an expectant Band On The Wall last Friday

Derwin returns with a cheeky 4-track release prior to this summer’s new album

Up for Soundwave this year? Here’s your chance to win 2 tickets

A fond farewell to Manchester for Britain’s finest pop group

Captain Beefheart’s cohorts brought his rock n’ roll spirit to a legendary Manchester venue

What exactly is pop? Is Pop associated with a certain era? Tom Ingham takes a look

The legendary director’s eclectic musical tastes have underscored his canon – here’s five of the best

Finally armed with new material to play, the Irish noise-mongers are as uncompromising as ever

Thom Yorke’s supergroup deliver a convincing first bite at the full-length cherry

The punk legends talk music, politics and longevity with Tom Ingham

The Stones closed out the Sixties with one of their strongest efforts – James Birtles investigates why Let It Bleed occupies such a vital place in rock history

Biggie’s ambitious second record proved his last, and continues to vindicate its place amongst hip hop’s highest echelons