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Beauty in the madness: ‘Sandbox’ by The All-American Rejects
14th May 2026

The All-American Rejects bring new sonic textures to their sound on their first album in fourteen years.

Album review: 1-800 GIRLS debuts with ‘LOVE’
14th May 2026

The forward-thinking DJ and producer 1-800 GIRLS unveils his first album via Epic Records

Live review: James prove Love is the Answer at Co-Op Live
14th May 2026

The beloved Britpop band, James, bring a career-spanning show to Europe’s largest indoor arena

Preview: End of the Road 2026 brings Manchester acts to North Dorset
14th May 2026

End of the Road is due to bring yet another stellar line-up to Larmer Tree Gardens for its 2026 edition

Live review: What isn’t in the teaches of Peaches?
12th May 2026

Toronto-born Peaches brings infectious energy to O2 Ritz

Faster Horses at Albert Hall: Dance as worship
12th May 2026

The scouse-turned-Mancunian DJ and producer brings his euphoric set to Albert Hall’s enchanting interior

Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’
12th May 2026

Budding popstar brings a spellbinding show to New Century Hall to celebrate the release of her sophomore record

Live review: VÆB row to Academy 3 on their ‘Boat Tour’
12th May 2026

Icelandic electronic-duo VÆB performed to a fanatic crowd at Academy 3 on their tour of Europe

Live review: Alice Merton has ‘Visions’ at Amber’s
12th May 2026

Alice Merton pitstops at Amber’s on her ‘Visions’ tour of Europe, celebrating her new album of the same name

The Prodigy at Co-Op Live: Music for all generations
12th May 2026

Electro-punk legends bring an exhilarating live performance to Co-Op Live with support from Carl Cox

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Live review: magda(1999) bring a stellar line-up of upcoming bands to The Castle Hotel
12th May 2026

The Brighton band pack out The Castle Hotel’s eighty-capacity performance space for a night of new music

Live review: Jessie J returns with a Bang (Bang)
1st May 2026

Jessie J brings an acoustic set to Albert Hall showing the power of her voice and the strength of her chat

Live review: Sigrid always has more that she could say at Manchester Academy
27th April 2026

On an unremarkable Thursday night, Norwegian singer Sigrid took to Academy One and commanded the stage like she was no ‘stranger’ on the UK leg of her ‘There’s always more that I could say’ tour

Stella Donnelly at YES Pink Room: A triumphant return from newly independent singer-songwriter
27th April 2026

After four years, Stella Donnelly and her band make a triumphant return to Manchester, with a masterclass on how to entertain a crowd at YES’ Pink Room

Album review: ‘My New Band Believe’
27th April 2026

black midi’s Cameron Picton unveils new project via a possessing new record of mythical excellence

Album review: Eaves Wilder debuts ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
18th April 2026

Eaves Wilder returns from a hiatus with her debut album ‘Little Miss Sunshine’

Live review: Searows’ magical sophomore album transfers Academy 2 onto open waters
18th April 2026

Searows returns to Manchester for a hattrick, making waves in his third performance at Academy 2

Preview: Sounds From The Other City returns to Salford
18th April 2026

The festival is due to host 100 artists across seventeen stages in Manchester’s neighbouring city

STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses
18th April 2026

STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent

Live review: Mietze Conte at YES Pink Room
18th April 2026

Mietze Conte performs a live show in celebration of recent record ‘wufwufwuf’