From humble beginnings throwing low-key parties down in the capital, it’s surprising how fast Eastern Electrics has morphed into a proper festival

The New York titans of nineties emo delivered a poignant penultimate show

Sheffield’s premier purveyors of post-rock talk stolen gear, Sleepwalk City and how instrumental music can still be political

The forgotten man of the ‘nu-folk’ movement is back with a bang

The Bank Holiday institution returns with one of its most diverse lineups in years

Director Baillie Walsh talks Bruce and his fans following the release of Springsteen & I.

Baillie Walsh creates the perfect homage to celebrate the Bosses 40 years in the biz.

Kveikur doesn’t sculpt the same vast and majestic soundscapes as 2002’s ( ), but is no less impressive in its execution.

Cheeky Manc chappy Liam Gallagher takes a second bite of the apple with the ingeniously titled BE.

Hannah Lawrence heads to the Bolton Octagon to review David Thacker’s ‘The Glass Menagerie’

Louis Jones talks San Francisco, sonic expansion and stepping up to headline shows

Tom Chapman discusses joining the local legends, headlining Jodrell Bank and the importance of the Manchester music scene

A festival that has endeared itself to those who want to avoid the harangues of mainstream culture

The self-appointed leader of an apparent mod revival falls flat with his second solo effort

Will Lynn catches up with the J5 producer on origins, arguments and 99 cent downloads

Melissa Blanche contends with a sea of girls at Deaf Institute to report on NME’s new favourite expose

This summer at Jodrell Bank, the real stars will be gracing the stage, not just the night sky.

Ten years after the release of their only record, The Postal Service finally reach Manchester

Parklife returns for another year, the only question is ‘where will you be?’

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