Music from the Margins & Sex Murder Art: Headpress’ 35th anniversary extravaganza
Two events of the day – obscure, bizarre music and the films of Jörg Buttgereit with Headpress founder David Kerekes
“If a horror film was a DJ set”: Bad Revue and Inventing the Plow on Manchester’s underground noise scene
Promoters and artists discuss Manchester’s underground noise scene
Manchester Literature Festival: Douglas Stuart in conversation with Greg Thorpe
The Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain spoke at Contact Theatre days after the release of his newest work, John of John.
It’s a Fitzcarraldo Spring: New Releases from Polly Barton and Dorothy Tse
I read two of the newest releases from one of the UK’s leading indie publishers, Fitzcarraldo, and found two new treats that are already among my favourites of the year
Live review: An Evening With PinkPantheress
The internet sensation performs to a sold-out crowd at one of Manchester’s biggest venues
“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.
The Manchester-and-London-based DJ and promoter discusses her multitude of roles and influences
Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios
The indie-folk masters celebrate their latest album and preview new material at the first of two sold-out nights
Next to Normal review: UMMTS’s final show of the year is one of their strongest yet
Excellent direction and stellar performances make Next to Normal a fantastic ending to UMMTS’s year
Live review: Fcukers take to New Century Hall for their second sold-out Manchester show in six months
New Century Hall becomes a dancefloor as Fcukers return to Manchester
Album review: Boards of Canada return with ‘Inferno’
Boards of Canada build on their distinctively ominous formula with their latest release
Interview: Daniel Land on shoegaze, survival, and growing up gay in rural England
The proceeds from the artist’s latest single are due to be donated to LGBTQ+ led charity The Intercom Trust
Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios
The iconic band return to Manchester with an unpredictably brilliant live show
Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”
The London six-piece discuss their debut album as they prepare for its release and a headline UK tour
Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz
The Scandinavian duo bring ‘Big city life’ to Gorilla in a heartbreaking but healing live show
Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute
The promising indie-folk duo bring their headline tour to Manchester
Preview: Parklife Festival 2026
The festival is due to return to its long-time home at Heaton Park for another weekend of dance music
The Manchester Revue: Reviewing the Revue
A deep dive into the University of Manchester’s comedy society
Live review: Olivia Dean brings ‘The Art of Loving’ to Manchester
The Grammy winner brings a show-stopping performance to Co-Op Live in celebration of her new album
From counterculture to pop culture: The story of indie publisher Headpress Books
The Manchester-founded company celebrates its 35th anniversary this year
Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria
The Kiwi brothers return to Manchester for their first headline show, bringing an evening of genre-blurring ambition