Interview: Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai
Mogwai frontman Stuart Braithwaite discusses the band’s eleventh studio album ‘The Bad Fire’ and their upcoming tour
Tim Booth of James: “I’m happy our music still speaks to people”
James frontman discusses playing live, 5Rhythms dancing, and the band’s future ahead of a huge April arena tour
“This is what we want to do for the rest of our lives”: An interview with HotWax
The Hastings rock trio discuss their music and touring as they prepare for a run of shows in association with Music Venues Trust
Spotify Wrapped: My intriguing number one artist you’ve never heard of
Spotify Wrapped sometimes comes with surprises: this time in the form of an unknown artist in the margins of musical history
Hans Zimmer at Co-Op Live: When cinema meets symphony
Iconic film score composer Hans Zimmer performs a selection of his most recognisable suites at Co-Op Live
Live review: Sudan Archives electrifies Academy 2
The genre-bending polymath performs an eclectic show in Manchester in support of her latest album
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.
“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
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
Live review: TTSSFU at The White Hotel
The local icon showcases her shoegaze and grunge influences at a phenomenal show
Homie Does Shake: Fcukers live at Gorilla
Fcukers bring an electrifying and short but sweet live show to the Manchester venue
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
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’
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
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
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
Live review: Bleach conquer their third-ever gig at Aatma
Emerging Manchester band Bleach showcase their various influences and capabilities at Aatma
Live review: Blood Orange at O2 Victoria Warehouse
Multi-instrumentalist talent Dev Hynes returns to the stage after a six-year hiatus
Live review: Canadian riot grrrl band Softcult return to Manchester
Softcult perform another loud yet equally tender show in Manchester
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