Music Archive

Beauty in the madness: ‘Sandbox’ by The All-American Rejects
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’
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
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
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?
Toronto-born Peaches brings infectious energy to O2 Ritz

Faster Horses at Albert Hall: Dance as worship
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’
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’
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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’
black midi’s Cameron Picton unveils new project via a possessing new record of mythical excellence

Album review: Eaves Wilder debuts ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
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
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
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
STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent

Live review: Mietze Conte at YES Pink Room
Mietze Conte performs a live show in celebration of recent record ‘wufwufwuf’