Ed Sheeran is even better live than on record

Nils Frahm’s live performances are a unique, captivating experiences

Will Ellis caught a rare live performance from the post-punk legends

The Barr Brothers bring their brand of foot-stomping folk to Manchester

Elizabeth Rushton discusses the changing face of female body image in pop music

We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away to Derrick Carter at Sankeys this Saturday

It was an unusual random lineup but it was fitting for a bunch of open-minded music connoisseurs on a Monday night

Sounds Of The Near Future sees a night of Glaswegian dominance in Manchester

DJ Harvey provides a master class in DJing

Herbert reigned in his experimentalist tendencies and span a very dancefloor focused set

Wayne Coyne and co. take on a musical leviathan with mixed results

Julian Casablancas veers into dark and complex new territory with The Voidz

Taylor Swift turns to the 80s for inspiration on her fifth outing

Coded Rhythm bring an unmissable line up to Gorilla

The Hold Steady’s spontaneous, heartfelt delivery falls on disinterested ears

Aidan Gregory checked out French house trio Apollonia’s set at Sankeys

Ella Eyre brings the energy to the Ritz

Katie Burns interviews Jimmy from Skiddle to talk about a new opportunity for young promoters

Katie Burns isn’t impressed with the band’s mediocre show at the Ruby Lounge

Blown away by the level of emotion and innovation, Alex Daniel reports on Jonny Greenwood’s collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra