This is a music that dares to be different, every single night.

The past few years have seen P!ATD deviate from the stereotyped “emo” and are now appreciated for their music ability

The only disappointment was not from the band itself but from the abnormally lacklustre crowd.

Winner of the Resident Advisor 2011 Live Act Poll, Nico Jaar, sells out a dangerously packed Sound Control.

“No Phil Lynott, no Thin Lizzy.” The classic rockers visit Manchester to prove everybody wrong, and bring the storming Clutch with them.

The fact that this is the last date of a lengthy tour does nothing to dampen the energy and enthusiasm displayed.

The raw passion that fuels Rodrigo y Gabriela’s live performances is diluted by lengthy and elaborate instrumental excursions.

As gig experiences go, this one weaved in and out of sublime and mundane.

Frontman and founder of I Am The Avalanche, Vinnie Caruana, answers some questions shortly before their show at Moho Live earlier this month.

Not an astounding effort from the pop punk quartet but impressive enough.

Mutual appreciation between band and audience make for a memorable night in Academy 3.

Skrillex may have been dubbed the most hated man in dubstep, but there are nearly 2000 people in Manchester alone who’d disagree following this performance.

Phoebe Clarke chats to the big man himself about his new album and outside-of-music business ventures.

Marcus Foster may be old friends with twinkly vampire Robert Pattinson, but don’t let that put you off.

They may not be re-inventing the wheel but The Vaccines have managed to create their own distinctive sound, popular with so many.

For fans of MGMT, Empire of the Sun and Miike Snow.

Exit Ten are a band that have only matured with age, making them a band certainly worth keeping an eye our for next festival season.

That difficult second album cliché proves its truth this time around.

A 5 star review for the Irish-born producer’s second set on British soil in over a year.

ADTR are breaking down borders and redefining genres to create the music they and their fans want.