Music Archive
Feature: There’s more to Manchester than Pout
We take a look at some nights looking to make waves in 2012.
Opinion: Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Ray has got as much chance of lasting the test of time as a pasty in John Prescott’s fridge.
Interview: Speech Debelle
Phoebe Clarke catches up with London rapper Speech Debelle before the release of her new album.
Live: Niki and the Dove @ Islington Mill
The BBC may love them but Hannah Mead certainly doesn’t.
Column: The British Invasion
The Beatles’ hit songs, sharp suits and mop-top haircuts sent American girls wild.
Live: The Black Keys @ Apollo
A smouldering set and magnificent performance from one of the present day’s biggest rock outfits.
Live: Howler @ Deaf Institute
Assured, energetic and genuine. That’s a Howler set.
Live: Wild Flag
This particular supergroup surpass expectations and play a blinder of a Manchester debut show.
Album: Beth Jeans Houghton & The Hooves of Destiny – Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
The listener is dragged along on a frantic freak show of a journey.
Preview: Parklife 2012
Parklife returns to Platt Fields once more this summer with an exciting array of renowned acts and DJs.
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Live: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs @ Deaf Institute
His style is unique and requires a huge amount of coordination in order to mix and sing at the same time.
Album: Air – Le Voyage Dans La Lune
This is more than just glorified lift music. Air are dancing down an avenue of great promise.
Live: The Devil Wears Prada @ Academy 3
Reactions to tonight’s performance illustrate just how much TDWP will be more than welcomed back to English shores.
Album: Howler – America Give Up
What we’ve got here is an album brimming with energy. A genuine piece of music, layered and packaged.
Album: Enter Shikari – A Flash Flood of Colour
Those who prefer the older Enter Shikari and dislike political lyrics may be left disappointed.
Classic album: Kings of Leon – Aha Shake Heartbreak
Aha Shake Heartbreak is the type of album rock and roll so sorely needs now.
Classic album: The Pogues – Red Roses For Me
A balance between the raw passion of punk and the delicate beauty of traditional folk make this an album of undiminished importance.
Live: The Maccabees
Based on tonight’s performance, it’s impossible to recommend The Maccabees’ March tour highly enough.
Column: Store Street is dead. Long live Store Street.
Store Street strained under the weight of so many great acts that at times it looked liked it could get no better.
Column: A Visual Revolution
The release of The Chemical Brothers’ debut film proves the music industry can seem more alive than you think.