Beat-Herder is a true treasure and triumph of the North

Matthew Staite speaks to Felix White of the Maccabees about new album Marks To Prove It, returning to the live scene, and how releasing new music is still a nervous affair

Lovebox thrives for another year

The Mayfield Depot has its last hurrah

Indulging Les Claypool’s obsession for everything Wonka, Primus perform a 3-hour set including a full rendition of the Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory soundtrack

Sub-Lingual Tablet is a statement that stands on its own

The Mancunion’s own Rachel Connolly has her mind blown by Sónar’s electronic extravaganza

A brilliant crowd gathered round for one of the weirdest and most bizarre bands in metal

High Hoops couple bookings and location to great effect

Gottwood finds that happy medium between both the serene escapism sought from festivals, and the hedonism of underground dance culture

Matthew Staite chats to Kitty Durham of sibling trio Kitty, Daisy and Lewis

Weller’s twelfth solo effort continues his creative renaissance

Young Guns returned with a performance that showed that, old material or new, their music still has an eager audience

Matthew Staite speaks to Izzy Manfredi and Jack Moffitt of The Preatures about their debut album, touring, and supporting The Rolling Stones.

Never mind the Sex Pistols, here’s another opinion piece from Stephen Miller himself

“We tend to see ourselves as better than most other bands” claim the Nightingales, while Tom Learmouth sees just how truthful they really are…

Dimensions festival announces a new wave of boat parties…

An excited atmosphere pervades every corner of the festival

Rødhåd takes things to the next level

Echo & The Bunnymen and Inspiral Carpets topped a star-studded bill at the second Indie All Dayer