Soccer Mommy live in Manchester: Not a football buff, but still a hit
Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, returns to Manchester to promote their latest album ‘Evergreen’
Album review: Chaos in the CBD’s ‘A Deeper Life’ makes house music meditative
The debut album from New Zealand house duo Chaos in the CBD defines their sound with an ode to childhood nostalgia, the natural world, and city life
Ugly at YES Pink Room: Moving into yet another new era
Ugly’s live show at YES Pink Room marks them out as an exciting new prospect in the world of folk-rock
Rebecca Black live in Manchester: An artist in her prime
In a brilliant show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, viral star Rebecca Black showcases her career-redefining brand of electro-pop
Kylie Minogue at AO Arena: Breaking records and smashing expectations
Australia’s finest pop-star brings a career-spanning live set to Manchester in her 33rd show at AO Arena
Live review: Bradley Simpson and Nieve Ella take over O2 Ritz Manchester
Bradley Simpson proves his stardom to 1,500 dedicated fans at O2 Ritz Manchester after the release of his debut solo album
UMMTS X MUMS collaborate to find shared success through Jesus Christ Superstar
UMMTS and MUMS first collaboration offers a unique interpretation of Jesus Christ Superstar
Mooncalf: UMDS’ absurd comedy is a promising pick for London showcase
UMDS’ campy, farcical comedy still knows exactly when to twist the knife
UMMTS’s Tick, Tick… Boom!: An homage to Jonathan Larson’s legacy
As directors Sharvi Rana and Rishit Goswam shared, the aim of this production was “to give a little more hope for artists to keep pursuing their dreams”
Live review: Viagra Boys prove they’re one of the best live bands going
Viagra Boys brought an energetic show to Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse that barely left a moment of respite for a crowd that proved easy to incite
Album review: Viagra Boys look inward with near self-titled ‘viagr aboys’
The latest album from punk rock titans Viagra Boys rarely fails to impress despite the presence of lyrical missteps
Greentea Peng live in Manchester: The ultimate listening experience
In a performance that was nothing short of sunny, Greentea Peng provided soothing beats and uptempo breakdowns that melted swimmingly into the warmth of the night
Live review: Westside Cowboy deserve your attention
Westside Cowboy impress as they headline Gullivers in Manchester’s Northern Quarter alongside the similarly dexterous pushbike
Live review: Black Country New Road at Stockport Plaza
Black Country, New Road’s album launch show in Stockport Plaza’s grand auditorium proves to be a masterclass in avant-garde folk-pop
Interview: Antony Szmierek
From Fallowfield to Parklife, Antony Szmierek is rewriting what it means to sound like Manchester.
Live review: Sorry at Band on the Wall
Sorry bring their indie-rock experimentalism to Band on the Wall in a live show previewing new material
“I’m at the top of my game”: An interview with The Magic Mod
Ben Taylor, professionally known as The Magic Mod, sits down with The Mancunion to discuss his background, and upcoming solo tour
‘Pirouette’: Model/Actriz turn things up to eleven
Model/Actriz deliver an impressive, expressive, experimental follow up to their 2023 debut album, innovating with every step forward
In Conversation with The Murder Capital: “No art is perfect”
Gabriel Blake of The Murder Capital sits discusses the creative process behind ‘Blindness’ and gives advice for young creatives
The Murder Capital and Cusk live in Leeds: Revelling in ‘Blindness’ at Brudenell Social Club
The Murder Capital’s second night at beloved Leeds venue Brudenell Social Club juxtaposes vigorous catharsis with melancholic introspection