Following Bob Dylan’s surprise Nobel Prize win, debate has focused on the worthiness of his lyricism. Is it time to reevaluate the literary value of songwriting, asks Gurnaik Johal

Looking for new music? Ollie Clack finds the record labels with the best rosters so you don’t have to

Hana Kelly bids a sad farewell to Two Door Cinema Club’s former glory on their third LP

Despite falling victim to a plateau of hate and internet trolls, Nickelback are a far cry from whimpering their swan song, writes Jeni Lambert

After ten years out in the cold, Arab Strap’s comprehensive reunion show retains everything that made them great the first time around, writes Joe Casson

An energetic, pitch-perfect performance is the perfect gift from the Danish singer to her enthralled audience, writes Tara Bharadia

The one-time ‘biggest band in the world’ have little to lose or prove with their seventh output: Will the Nashville boys regain their title?

Death Grips performed as well as could be expected, leaving the crowd exhausted but satisfied

Bowie’s ghost haunts this week’s crop of new tracks

Polica are coming to Manchester and are bringing their inventive electronic, indie sound with them. Christian Hurry tells you why you should be there too

George the Poet brings his search party to Manchester’s Band on the Wall

Drowners opened their tour with a versatile and energetic performance at Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe, writes Hana Kelly

The Mancunion speaks to the enigmatic electronic producer Iglooghost

White Lies have delivered an 80’s pop inspired record that is commendable, yet unremarkable, says Jacob Hopkins

Jacob Hopkins reports back from the launch party of Indie Music Week, returning to Manchester with a diverse showcase of up-and-coming Indie bands

The punk two-piece deliver a sophomore album which, though impassioned, lacks imagination and fails to impress

Stockport’s Blossoms appear thoroughly uninterested by the prospect of a sold-out show at the Academy—so why should the crowd feel differently, asks Meg Roberts

Rising star D.D. Dumbo tops this week’s roundup of new tracks

As one of the most hyped albums of the 1990s is reissued, Callum Oliver asks: should it be remembered as the most disappointing too?

Whether it’s to get you out on the street or to sound cultured in front of your new friends, here are five politically-charged protest songs to give a listen