Music Archive
5th April 2023
Live Review: Iceage’s dynamic performance at ‘The Pink Room’, YES
The Danish band perform their lively punk rock tracks, rousing the crowd at Manchester’s iconic YES bar
5th April 2023
“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand
Pixies bring get the perfect balance between old favourites and new material on the promotional tour for 2022 album Doggerel
5th April 2023
Where pop meets arthouse: Self Esteem live at Manchester’s Albert Hall
Rebecca Lucy Taylor gave David Byrne a run for his money, performing a set that was theatrical and moving in equal parts
5th April 2023
Album review: Fall Out Boy – So Much (For) Stardust
Fall Out Boy make a triumphant return with their eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust
5th April 2023
Live review: Alex G at Manchester’s O2 Ritz
The Philadelphian musician performed anthem after anthem in an eclectic mix of genre-bending hits
5th April 2023
Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day
Droplets of Guinness, the hubbub of laughter and the sweet melodies of the Irish Trad musicians float through the air on St Patrick’s Day
5th April 2023
Busted on boybands, bad haircuts, and a Neck Deep collaboration
Busted chat about their 20th anniversary tour and announce a re-recording of an old favourite with Neck Deep
3rd April 2023
Live review: Ariana DeBose did the thing at the London Palladium
Ariana DeBose played her first solo concert at the London Palladium – and yes, she did the thing!
1st April 2023
Album: U2 – Songs of Surrender
Bono and co. dive into U2’s illustrious back catalogue, returning to deliver almost three hours of re-recorded hits and album tracks, with mixed results
31st March 2023
In conversation with Adam Day, AKA Hidden States
The singer-songwriter sits down to discuss his career ahead of his new EP Reconcile, due for release on 31st March
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29th March 2023
Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!
Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria
29th March 2023
Tom Walker: Shining the ‘Light’ in Manchester
Tom Walker and his band bring a powerhouse show to Manchester Academy
29th March 2023
Live Review: Hundred Reasons at Manchester Academy
Alternative rock band Hundred Reasons came to Manchester Academy, playing their music to several generations of fans
28th March 2023
Live review: Fall Out Boy at Band on the Wall
Fall Out Boy play a special intimate warm-up show at Manchester’s Band on the Wall, making for a night we’ll remember for centuries
28th March 2023
Live review: Sleeping With Sirens at O2 Ritz Manchester
Sleeping With Sirens bring their CTRL + ALT + DEL tour to a sold-out O2 Ritz in Manchester
28th March 2023
The Slow Readers Club come home to Manchester
The Slow Readers Club returned to the Albert Hall, and brought their brand of doom-pop to the masses
28th March 2023
In conversation with A Certain Ratio
A Certain Ratio discuss their upcoming album 1982, their favourite music right now and iconic Manchester venues
28th March 2023
Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
Lana Del Rey explores familial themes and takes aim at critics on her most authentic album yet Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
28th March 2023
Live Review: Loyle Carner stuns at BBC Radio 6 Music Festival
Loyle Carner stunningly opens the 6 Music festival, held in at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse
28th March 2023
Live review: Christine and the Queens transcends at BBC 6 Music Festival
Christine and the Queens invited his entranced audience into a secret haven of queer euphoria at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse