Laid bare and unremarkable, Leftwich’s set cries out for accompaniment.

Vocal problems hinder FFAF’s overall performance, making for a less than average set.

Manchester Cathedral and Laura Marling – a match made in heaven.

The Blackout’s underground days seem to have come to an end and with performances like this, it’s not difficult to see why.

Easy to admire but hard to love.

Tiersen has a love for music that courses through every inch of his veins.

Convincing in his role of the ‘eccentric musical genius’, Wolf is adored by all in attendance.

A gig so bad, you have to question why anyone bothered to turn up. Ouch.

The Glaswegians make the rounds for the last time on their farewell tour.

When a band like The Courteeners is able to sell out the MEN Arena, there must be a clear dearth of anything remotely listenable coming out of the city.

15,000 fans pack out MEN for the epitome of a perfect pop performance.

The ‘Do It Like a Dude’ star dazzles a sold out Apollo.

Post-hardcore. Electronicore. Metalcore. Whatever you want to call them, Enter Shikari are shaking up the music industry core.

Evanescence more than make up for a 7 year absence from the UK.

Welsh 5 piece KIGH, with support from Save Your Breath and Blitz Kids, storm Academy 1.

If there’s one thing Andy Gott’s learnt from tonight, it’s to never be guilty about a pleasure.

Tragedy, heartbreak and Dinosaur Sex – Emmy the Great brings Virtue to the Deaf Institute

Nero’s unrelenting, screechy dubstep set greets Warehouse Project goers.

Support to Chapel Club, Clock Opera impress more than the main attraction.

Organ Freeman. There can’t be a better band name than this, surely?