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

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

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

Academy 2
28th September
6.5/10

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

Fancy a good night out in Manchester? Then Tom Glasser can help, via an extended river metaphor

Too old for a typical student night-out? Stevie Spiegl is here to help

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

A welcome addition to a stylish genre that’s been crying out for some substance.

A collection of songs as soulless as the arenas they’re destined to fill.

A quick selection of the type of tracks you’re likely to hear over the next few months…

The movement which brought Black American Soul to the music halls of 1960s North England.

“I feel like I’ve broken through as a pop artist. I didn’t ever want to be an indie artist.”

A look at this year’s WHP series and what promises to be 12 weeks of pure, unadulterated messiness.

X-Factor has returned, as predictably as the annual bout of the common cold, turning sensible people (me) into snivelling addicts.

Detroit may have Motown, L.A. may have Dr. Dre, New Orleans may have Fats Domino, but we’ve got Shaun Ryder.

“Some bands make magazine covers right from the start – we’ve never been that type of band.”