Blur will visit four locations across the UK on their warm up tour ahead of two huge shows at Wembley Stadium; find out more here.

As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.

In conversation with Jim Glennie, the bassist of James, to discuss their brand new Orchestral album and upcoming UK tour.

Balancing Act are the next must-see band before they blow up. The Mancunion chats to the band after their superb sold-out YES gig.

San Diegan soul band Thee Sacred Souls brings a love heavy setlist to Manchester that leaves us all longing for a little more romance in our lives.

New Jersey’s Yo La Tengo return to Manchester for their first show in the city in five years.

Enter Shikari’s seventh studio album is a jubilant triumph

Billie Marten releases her fourth studio album Drop Cherries, combining influences from her previous three records into a self-assured and mature selection of love songs

Paramore return to Manchester at the top of their game, playing a career-spanning set to a sold-out crowd.

Returning to Manchester with a second round of tour dates, the Brooklyn band dazzle fans with stunning renditions of their folk-rock masterpieces

Enter Shikari gear up for their newest album release at the final Manchester show of their residency tour

After going viral with hit song ‘We’ll Never Have Sex’, Leith Ross embarked on their UK tour with a stop at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.

Lyra’s concert in Canvas was a reminder of the power of live music to bring people together and to create unforgettable moments

Disney 100: The Concert is touring the UK to mark 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, with Strictly star (and Disney super-fan) Janette Manrara as host

Is Tyler, The Creator’s new deluxe ‘The Estate Sale’ worthy of the attention it has gained from those who were underwhelmed by the original ‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST’?

Rhythmically powerful and lyrically thoughtful, Being is one of the most exciting releases in Baba Maal ’s long discography

Subversive five-piece Warmduscher brought the noise to the Pink Room

The Untold Orchestra return to The Blues Kitchen for The Afrobeats Orchestra.

2000 Trees festival promises an amazing weekend of rock and alternative music. Here is everything you need to know about the festival and who to check out once you’re there!

Just after the release of the post-punk band’s third record, The Mancunion’s Alex Cooper and Jacob Broughton-Glerup sit down with Shame to talk all things music: touring, the new record and Christmas singles.