Music Archive
17th December 2025
Live review: Gary Numan Reimagines ‘Telekon’ at O2 Apollo Manchester
From red-hazed lights to raw emotion, the electronic music pioneer Gary Numan proves he’s still evolving — and still moving audiences.
13th December 2025
“It is my pleasure to introduce to you the ‘Big city life’ experience”: Smerz live at The White Hotel
The Norwegian duo perform an enrapturing show in support of their latest album
12th December 2025
Live review: Wolf Alice ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ at AO Arena
The British indie-rock titans return to Manchester with an arena show showcasing their heavy and whimsical sides
12th December 2025
Live review: TTSSFU at The White Hotel
The local icon showcases her shoegaze and grunge influences at a phenomenal show
12th December 2025
Homie Does Shake: Fcukers live at Gorilla
Fcukers bring an electrifying and short but sweet live show to the Manchester venue
10th December 2025
Live review: Lambrini Girls criticise ‘God’s Country’ on their latest tour
The Brighton-based punk duo return to Manchester for an electric show characterised by crowd interaction and biting social commentary
9th December 2025
Live review: The Last Dinner Party prove they are nothing short of brilliant
The Last Dinner Party bring an electrifying show to Aviva Studios in support of recent album ‘From The Pyre’
9th December 2025
Live review: Barry Can’t Swim brings Earth’s Only Paradise to The Warehouse Project
Modern house pioneer, Barry Can’t Swim, headlines a huge Manchester show with a live performance and DJ set
7th December 2025
Loyle Carner at O2 Victoria Warehouse: The voice of a generation brings his new album to Manchester
Loyle Carner proves himself to be one of the most important voices in the conscious hip-hop scene of today
7th December 2025
Live review: jasmine.4.t concludes her worldwide tour at Gorilla
The singer-songwriter performs a show beset by technical difficulties but affirming her importance
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7th December 2025
Live review: Bleach conquer their third-ever gig at Aatma
Emerging Manchester band Bleach showcase their various influences and capabilities at Aatma
5th December 2025
Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse
Multi-instrumentalist talent Dev Hynes returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus
4th December 2025
Live review: Canadian riot grrrl band Softcult return to Manchester
Softcult perform another loud yet equally tender show in Manchester
4th December 2025
Headz Gone (North) West: Up Ya Archives at The Warehouse Project
Nia Archives makes a stellar return to the Warehouse Project with her electrifying curation of Up Ya Archives
4th December 2025
Live review: my bloody valentine at Aviva Studios
Shoegaze pioneers return to Manchester during their first tour in ten years
3rd December 2025
Live review: Bastille take AO Arena by storm
For one night Bastille took over the AO arena to celebrate 15 years of music
3rd December 2025
Album review: David Keenan’s ‘Modern Mythologies’
The Irish singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album, where folk roots meet bold experimentation in a work that glows with warmth and unflinching honesty
2nd December 2025
Live review: Sunday (1994) bring Sunday service to Manchester on a Thursday
Transatlantic trio Sunday (1994) return to the stage and the city of Manchester in style
1st December 2025
Live review: shame show off their entertaining and chaotic best at New Century
shame perform a predictably chaotic show to a crowd who did not need inciting
1st December 2025
One year ago: Fontaines D.C. prove ‘Romance’ isn’t dead at Aviva Studios
Irish post-punk titans Fontaines D.C. returned to Manchester last November for a three-night residency at Aviva Studios