With New Order, Hot Chip, and Kraftwerk on the menu at Bluedot, Freya Thompson reviewed a buffet of electronic music

Liam Gallagher played Hull on the same evening, but the DIY festival was making more noise

Olivia White reviews Bright Orange Spectacle’s debut single release ‘She Could Get Better’ representing indie pop music in all its glory

After Janelle Monae’s MIF show received national media attention before it even began over issues with accessibility, the performer worked to undo the bad press by making inclusion and love the centre of her wacky, wonderful show

Editor Olivia White catches Blossoms at their sold-out hometown date as they bring style and ooze confidence, however, did their new single fit their status quo?

Henry Delamain reviews the 10th edition of the cult boutique festival set in the picturesque Welsh countryside

Despite the rain, wind and mud, Parklife manages to pull off an incredible weekend of dancing, visual wonder and musical excellence, writes Jake Oliver

Camden-born band Couples bring their thunderous tracks and eccentricity to hometown venue Camden Assembly for another Sunday night session with Benumu

Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy brings driving beats, catchy hooks and poetic lyrics to a sold out show at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Clairo drops her debut album in the shape of Immunity, a soft and sweet recollection of her teenage years

Eccentric indie disco The Howl & The Hum release new stripped-back live video for latest single Hall of Fame, writes music Editor Olivia White

Contributor Freya Thomson covers the latest on Sheffield’s Sheafs ahead of their slot at this year’s Mad Cool Festival

Contributor Caolán Coleman reviews Heir’s latest 80s pop nugget ‘What You Haven’t Got’ as they continue to rise up in Leeds’ indie scene

Shivani Kaura catches up with DJ and Producer Josh Baker ahead of Hide&Seek Festival, getting the latest on what we can expect from the festival and delving into Baker’s journey thus far

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds played an epic homecoming gig at Manchester’s Heaton Park, with great thanks to the audience writes contributor Lucy Stockdale

Photographer and contributor Olivia Blinn reviews Lizzo’s highly anticipated, sold-out show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz

A Certain Ratio celebrated their 40th anniversary with a two-day festival at Manchester’s coolest venue, YES

Contributor Georgina Davidson previews this year’s explosive Slam Dunk North line-up as Boston Manor and Neck Deep share the bill with pop-punk headliner’s All Time Low