Tom Ingham

Sea of Bees played to a thinly-attended Night & Day – understandably so, on this evidence9th November 20123/10

The thrash metal legends bore the Apollo into submission

Week Seven – Friday 9th November

Architects’ stage presence alone isn’t enough to deliver a convincing performance13th November 2012 Academy 25/10

Justin Vernon’s reputation as one of the defining artists of the past few years is vindicated with a resplendent set at the ArenaManchester Arena 9th November 20129/10

Folk up-and-comers The Staves spoke to The Mancunion about their debut record, gender politics and world domination

The Compton rapper’s latest record proves that there’s still more to hip hop than controversy and materialism

The Welsh rockers take a break from recording to open for Muse at the Arena

Wakefield’s finest speak to music editor Joe Goggins about touring, recording and the essence of punk.

HMV Ritz 4/10 25th October 2012

Sound Control Saturday 20th October 2012 6/10

Nottingham’s premier purveyors of indie-pop brought the curtain up on their UK tour

McFly talk to The Mancunion about pop, strings and pseudonyms

Kidnap Kid talks to The Mancunion about Sheffield’s musical heritage and spreading the love.

3/10 Soup Kitchen, November 3rd 2012

Tom Ingham looks at the latest viral sensation to take over the web

The most thrilling Canadian two-piece since Death from Above 1979 doled out a dose of rock n’ roll euphoria

While musically the album is interesting, Reed’s coyly clever lyrics are the star of Transformer

The New York outfit marked their biggest Manchester show to date with a slick, assured set