Five bass-driven classics, plucked straight from some of the greatest rhythm sections in history

The Nottingham chart-topper brings his debut record to a sold-out Academy

Ben Marshall previews the Bolton Octagon’s upcoming youth production ‘Whole’ and speaks to Julia Samuels, co-artistic director of 20 Stories High

What’s on this week in local theatre

Although it isn’t a book, and it is not permanent, outdoor writing is a valuable and communal literature

Rosie Panter tells us the best and the worst performance that she’s ever seen on stage

The anniversary of Plath’s death is a chance to reflect again on the reciprocity of these two factions

The new ‘chick-lit’ image undermines the novel’s integrity, but can all be forgiven if it reaches a wider readership?

Guitarist Jake Pitts talks to Joe Goggins on headlining the Kerrang! tour, concept records and embracing chaos

Frontman Scott Hutchison spoke to Joe Goggins on major labels, breaking America and his real thoughts on Mumford & Sons

The NME Awards tour bill-toppers met Joe Goggins to talk Tarantino, Mercury nods and being the world’s unlikeliest headliners

Resident child birth expert Tom Ingham pushes out 5 songs in the field of birth…

Proving that Barbershop’s not just a country for old men

To Kill A King live in session for University of Manchester student media

Andrew Georgeson and Rachel Hastings-Caplan offer two different perspectives on the Contact Theatre’s production of ‘Game Over’.

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Robbie Davison tells us why Helen Mirren is important in theatre right now

Conor Oberst’s post-hardcore side project finally made their Manchester debut

The latest release from New York Times bestselling author John Green takes an affectionate and affecting look at teens suffering with cancer

The hip hop legends brought Bizarre Ride II to Sound Control for a rare Manchester show