Manchester Academy 1 3rd October 2012 7/10

Warner Bros; 2012 8/10

Domino 8/10

Warp; 2012 8/10

Domino; 2012 8.5/10

George Bailey investigates yet another Smiths reunion rumour…

Jabez Clegg 26th September 2012 8/10

Lonerism strikes a delicate balance between celebrating its influences and outright copying them

If you fancy yourself as a real pimp daddy, then this is the playlist for you!

Joe Goggins suggests the soundtrack to this year’s Liberal Democrat party conference

Following the release of their sixth studio album, Dan Jones takes a look at where Muse went wrong

Norman Cook talks to The Mancunion about feeling old, rocking weddings and bucket lists

Merge / Tomlab / Remote Control / Moorworks; 20128/10

Tom Ingham explores the concept of guilty pleasures, and whether we should be embarrassed by them.

Academy 2 28th September 6.5/10

LCD Soundsystem’s legacy might yet extend beyond their music.

Sound Control 25th September 4 Stars

8/10 stars

Manchester Academy 1 26th September 2012 8/10

Manchester Academy 25th September 4/5 stars Charlie Boydell-Smith