Kveikur doesn’t sculpt the same vast and majestic soundscapes as 2002’s ( ), but is no less impressive in its execution.

Cheeky Manc chappy Liam Gallagher takes a second bite of the apple with the ingeniously titled BE.

Tom Chapman discusses joining the local legends, headlining Jodrell Bank and the importance of the Manchester music scene

A festival that has endeared itself to those who want to avoid the harangues of mainstream culture

Louis Jones talks San Francisco, sonic expansion and stepping up to headline shows

The self-appointed leader of an apparent mod revival falls flat with his second solo effort

Will Lynn catches up with the J5 producer on origins, arguments and 99 cent downloads

Melissa Blanche contends with a sea of girls at Deaf Institute to report on NME’s new favourite expose

This summer at Jodrell Bank, the real stars will be gracing the stage, not just the night sky.

Ten years after the release of their only record, The Postal Service finally reach Manchester

Parklife returns for another year, the only question is ‘where will you be?’

Win 2 VIP tickets to Parklife this year

One of the country’s most exciting young entrepreneurs discusses his involvement with this year’s Manchester International Festival

The alternative icon discusses returning to guitars, his autobiography and his legacy as one of rock’s most influential figures

An uneven set from the Mercury winners suggests they might prove a case of too much, too soon

The enigmatic duo’s near-mythical comeback finally comes to pass, and it was worth the wait

Will Lynn investigates as the pop sensation veers increasingly further off the rails

The brainchild of the people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox returns to Oxfordshire this August

EE 2013 will see over 100 of the finest global electronic artists hitting Knebworth Park this August

Open’er has become a major player on the international festival circuit in recent years