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Barn On The Farm: Everything you need to know about the UK’s most underrated festival
Barn on the Farm returns to Gloucester with a stellar lineup, boasting the likes of Holly Humberstone, Bleachers and Lizzy Mcalpine

The Tiger Lillies are coming HOME from the cemetery
The Tiger Lillies return to the UK with their new tour, From the Circus to the Cemetery

Preview: Saul Adamczewski on a solo return to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe
Saul Adamczewski, tortured genius of anarcho-rock group Fat White Family and the disparate pop act Inscure Men, returns to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe, this time with an album all of his own. Introducing, ‘Adventures in Limbo’.

Sing It Back: Albert Hall marks its 10th anniversary with Róisín Murphy and others
Albert Hall is celebrating 10 years of stellar success with headlining concerts by Róisín Murphy and Osees, following performances by Mogwai and Peter Hook and the Light

Live review: Razorlight @ Albert Hall, Manchester
A staple band of England’s early-2000s indie-rock scene, Razorlight’s energy and passion remain infectious – as proven by their performance at Manchester’s Albert Hall on the 20th.

Palace Theatre Manchester invites you to dance
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I returns to Manchester, this time playing the Palace Theatre, as part of its UK tour – starring Annalene Beechey and Darren Lee

Frantic, funky, forever fascinating: The Orielles live at Canvas
The Orielles bring their ever-changing soundscapes and grooves to Manchester in support of their latest record, ‘Tableau’…

Blur announce series of warm-up shows ahead of their first-ever Wembley Stadium dates
Blur will visit four locations across the UK on their warm up tour ahead of two huge shows at Wembley Stadium; find out more here.

The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?
As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.

Let yourself ‘Be Opened By The Wonderful’: We ‘Sit Down’ with James’ Jim Glennie
In conversation with Jim Glennie, the bassist of James, to discuss their brand new Orchestral album and upcoming UK tour.
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Live review: Balancing Act rock YES, Manchester
Balancing Act are the next must-see band before they blow up. The Mancunion chats to the band after their superb sold-out YES gig.

Live review: Thee Sacred Souls at Band on the Wall, Manchester
San Diegan soul band Thee Sacred Souls brings a love heavy setlist to Manchester that leaves us all longing for a little more romance in our lives.

Creating a transitive space in This Stupid World: Yo La Tengo play New Century
New Jersey’s Yo La Tengo return to Manchester for their first show in the city in five years.

Album review: Enter Shikari – A Kiss For The Whole World
Enter Shikari’s seventh studio album is a jubilant triumph

Album review: Billie Marten – Drop Cherries
Billie Marten releases her fourth studio album Drop Cherries, combining influences from her previous three records into a self-assured and mature selection of love songs

Live review: Paramore @ AO Arena, Manchester
Paramore return to Manchester at the top of their game, playing a career-spanning set to a sold-out crowd.

Live review: Big Thief at Manchester’s O2 Apollo
Returning to Manchester with a second round of tour dates, the Brooklyn band dazzle fans with stunning renditions of their folk-rock masterpieces

Live review: Enter Shikari at New Century Hall
Enter Shikari gear up for their newest album release at the final Manchester show of their residency tour

Live review: Leith Ross @ The Deaf Institute
After going viral with hit song ‘We’ll Never Have Sex’, Leith Ross embarked on their UK tour with a stop at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.

Live review: Lyra at Canvas: “Wonder Woman on Steroid”
Lyra’s concert in Canvas was a reminder of the power of live music to bring people together and to create unforgettable moments