Music Archive
10th March 2023
In Conversation with Dodgy’s Nigel Clark: all things Britpop, Billie Eilish, and why Britain just isn’t being ‘Good Enough’ to its musicians
The Mancunion sat down with Nigel Clark, lead singer of Dodgy, to talk about their upcoming mini-tour
10th March 2023
Track Review: Declan Welsh & The Decadent West – ‘King of My Head’
Declan Welsh and The Decadent West’s new single exudes confidence, and is the perfect calling card for their upcoming album
10th March 2023
Fred again..’s rise to fame
Having sold out Madison Square Garden and gone viral on TikTok, what is it about the producer that has resonated with so many dance music fans?
10th March 2023
keshi makes his mark on Manchester at Victoria Warehouse
keshi graces O2 Victoria for his debut Manchester show, promoting his first album ‘GABRIEL’
10th March 2023
‘Post-post-punk’: Shame mature with the release of ‘Food for Worms’
Two years on from their angular sophomore release ‘Drunk Tank Pink’, Shame return with ‘Food for Worms’; an album of rounded edges, but the same sharp wit
6th March 2023
Queer Mods: The untold subculture
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, The Mancunion uncovers the forgotten Queer history of the 1960s Mod movement
5th March 2023
Omar Apollo’s new track ‘3 Boys’ continues his growth in 2023 following the immense success of his album ‘Ivory’
Is Omar Apollo climbing higher up the ladder towards becoming the new Frank Ocean with the success of new track ‘3 Boys’?
5th March 2023
Review: An Evening Without Kate Bush
An Evening Without Kate Bush, a cross between a tribute, a parody and a cabaret, reached new (wuthering) heights at HOME
5th March 2023
Go forwards: Loyle Carner brings beauty to Victoria Warehouse
Loyle Carner brings his incredible live show to Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, in support of his latest album hugo
5th March 2023
Live Review: Hotel Lux at The Deaf Institute
In the wake of their new album Hands Across the Creek, Hotel Lux perform at The Deaf Institute for the third stop on their UK tour
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5th March 2023
A beginner’s guide to Northern Soul
If Northern Soul hasn’t made it onto your playlist yet, it’s time to start now…
5th March 2023
Live review: Suzanne Vega at Bridgewater Hall
Suzanne Vega visited Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories – contrasting her sombre songs with hilarious stories
5th March 2023
Live review: Weyes Blood gives a heavenly performance at O2 Ritz, Manchester
California native Weyes Blood’s ethereal tones filled the venue in an angelic performance of her latest album And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
5th March 2023
Live review: Belinda Carlisle at Manchester Academy
Belinda Carlisle turned Manchester Academy into Heaven with an electrifying setlist made up of nonstop hits – supported by The Christians
5th March 2023
Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?
The Mancunion reviews ‘Reverend and the Makers’ live at Manchester Academy ahead of their upcoming album Heatwave In the Cold North
5th March 2023
No more toxic masculinity: The progression of mental health narratives in British rap
As rap culture evolves, more open discussions of mental health and vulnerability are contributing to a healthier representation of masculinity
3rd March 2023
Ariana DeBose does the thing at the London Palladium
Multi-award-winning musical theatre star Ariana DeBose will be making her long-awaited return to the stage (and her West End debut) at the London Palladium
2nd March 2023
Album review: Paramore – This Is Why
Paramore return to their rock roots with their first studio album in six years, This is Why
2nd March 2023
Single review: Hidden States – ‘Fix to Fix’
The Brighton-based artist has released the new single ahead of his upcoming EP ‘Reconcile’, arriving in March
24th February 2023
“Thank you angels”: Hamish Hawk on touring, lyricism, and Angel Numbers
Hamish Hawk is captivating audiences across the country this month; we sat down with him to find out how it’s going