In unprecedented times of bad and ugly, it’s important to keep an eye out for the good. Ben Lomax picks out his top 5 songs both good in name and good in nature.

Tom Walker’s energetic performance at Manchester’s Fallow Café leaves the audience feeling they have witnessed something special, writes Amy Matthews

On the eve of their farewell tour, Christian Hurry speaks to the beloved folk-pop group about their career highlights and future trajectories

The Italian soul singer seems awkward and lost in translation in a disappointing show, writes Hugh Morris

Process is an emotionally bare and richly compelling debut album, writes Tara Bharadia

Kehlani’s debut album is a personal and dark as it is fun, resulting in an album that manages to discuss difficult topics whilst remaining a pop delight, writes Charlie Maudsley

Ollie Clack runs through a fun and idiosyncratic new week of releases

Charlotte Ridout lists her top 5 songs by LGBT+ artists

Death, aging and loss: grim subject matters make for compelling songs in a strong week for new music

Tara Bharadia is already anticipating the buzz of summer – and the workout that preceeds it with this weeks Top 5

Elbow dig into new, soulful territory, with mixed results, writes Jay Plent

Bry’s performance had everything needed for an enjoyable indie-pop show, but was shrouded by a persistent sense of insecurity

Hugh Morris reviews a Psappha’s dramatic performance of David Horne and the late Sir. Peter Maxell Davies at Hallé St. Peters

Cassie Hyde talks to Sara of Tegan and Sara about their latest album, what it’s like being in a band with your twin sister, and their efforts to provide help and representation for LGBTQ women

Harrison Kersey previews another promising night organised by students in this week’s Student Spotlight

Amy Matthews joins Tom Walker moments before his sellout show at Fallow Café to talk about extensive touring, Paolo Nutini, and his next secret mission

Having replaced all but one of their members, Cherry Glazerr are back with a charismatic yet at times uninspiring new album, writes David Newman

After a three-year wait for new material, Cloud Nothings have released their fourth studio album which holds a rather pensive feel

Some of the best songs ever written have sat proudly at the top of their album’s track listing, after all, the opening track needs to sell the rest of the album to the listener

The Head and the Heart filled Manchester’s Gorilla with a polished and passionate performance, writes Ruth Foran