Proving that Barbershop’s not just a country for old men

Frontman Scott Hutchison spoke to Joe Goggins on major labels, breaking America and his real thoughts on Mumford & Sons

Conor Oberst’s post-hardcore side project finally made their Manchester debut

The hip hop legends brought Bizarre Ride II to Sound Control for a rare Manchester show

Django Django, Miles Kane, Palma Violets and Peace comprised the bill for the famous jaunt’s newest incarnation

We take a look back at where it all started for one of the most influential bands in history

As Los Campesinos! so brilliantly put it, romance is boring, so let’s focus on the other bits – the heartbreak and the sex

To Kill A King live in session for University of Manchester student media

Dan J quizzes Belgium’s favourite DJ on playing Parklife, percussion and popularity

The Nebraskan post-hardcore outfit are back – and louder, sharper and angrier than ever before

The latest offering from Cave and co. is a majestic exercise in restraint

George Bailey mourns the death of creative record design as the digital craze takes over

Fall Out Boy become the latest band to join in the reunion fever, James Birtles investigates their motives

Thirty-five years on, has one of the biggest-selling rock records in history stood the test of time?

The alt-rock old hands bring their ear-shredding live show to the Ritz

Netsky returns to the festival for his third appearance

The Canadian duo speak to The Mancunion about creative control, witchcraft and making music miles apart

Akala brings his fierce lyricism to Sound Control as part of the Knowledge Is Power tour

The Scottish rockers return with a massive new record – in every sense of the word

The Mancunion offers a quick run-down of the best/worst songs involving professional footballers