Live review: Jessie J returns with a Bang (Bang)
Jessie J brings an acoustic set to Albert Hall showing the power of her voice and the strength of her chat
Live review: Sigrid always has more that she could say at Manchester Academy
On an unremarkable Thursday night, Norwegian singer Sigrid took to Academy One and commanded the stage like she was no ‘stranger’ on the UK leg of her ‘There’s always more that I could say’ tour
Stella Donnelly at YES Pink Room: A triumphant return from newly independent singer-songwriter
After four years, Stella Donnelly and her band make a triumphant return to Manchester, with a masterclass on how to entertain a crowd at YES’ Pink Room
Album review: ‘My New Band Believe’
black midi’s Cameron Picton unveils new project via a possessing new record of mythical excellence
From Grad-Scheme Panic to Internship Wins: Breaking into Northern Publishing
Long gone are the days of moving to London for prestigious Penguin internships. Northern publishing is on the rise, and here’s how to be part of it
Album review: Eaves Wilder debuts ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
Eaves Wilder returns from a hiatus with her debut album ‘Little Miss Sunshine’
Live review: Searows’ magical sophomore album transfers Academy 2 onto open waters
Searows returns to Manchester for a hattrick, making waves in his third performance at Academy 2
Preview: Sounds From The Other City returns to Salford
The festival is due to host 100 artists across seventeen stages in Manchester’s neighbouring city
STARSTRUCK! at Eagle Inn: The sonic revolution wears denim and sunglasses
STARSTRUCK! gives Salford a glimpse of the future in a showcase night of new musical talent
Live review: Mietze Conte at YES Pink Room
Mietze Conte performs a live show in celebration of recent record ‘wufwufwuf’
Live review: Harry Styles brings a One Night Only triumph to Co-Op Live
Manchester’s hometown hero Harry Styles performs a special One Night Only show in celebration of ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’
Live review: bar italia show Academy 2 that ‘Some Like It Hot’
bar italia return to Manchester with a career-spanning live set showcasing their versatility and proficiency
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: BBC Introducing presents TTSSFU, pyncher and Ellen Beth Abdi
BBC Introducing night at Band on the Wall features three of Greater Manchester’s most exciting up-and-comers
Seven reads to welcome spring
Although the weather seems to be lagging behind, Spring is here and with it comes a whole new season of reading
A war on love, live: Mariah the Scientist at Manchester Academy
Mariah the Scientist brings her new album, Hearts Sold Separately, to Manchester
No Band is an Island live review: One year anniversary triumphs at YES
Live music and activism go hand in hand with collective No Band is an Island and their first anniversary showcase with local legends Westside Cowboy triumphed – mostly
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival: Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER take YES by storm
BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns with thrilling sets from Mandy, Indiana and SILVERWINGKILLER
Live review: Laufey at Co-Op Live
The Icelandic star displays her traditional jazz influences with an exciting special guest at Co-Op Live
Album review: underscores’ ‘U’ is a sonic odyssey through malls, nostalgia and effervescent noise
underscores’ April Harper Grey comes back for a hat trick with a new album harkening back to the pop of past
The UK’s 2026 Eurovision entry: ‘Eins, Zwei, Drei’… zwölf punkte?
Is it third times the charm for the UK’s zero point televote streak in Eurovision?