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22nd April 2012

Live: Steel Panther @ Academy 1

Steel Panther’s Balls Out tour was possibly the best gig I’ve ever been to – and I’ve seen Meatloaf live.
22nd April 2012

Live: The Sunshine Underground @ Club Academy

A diverse musical culture continues to prevail within The Sunshine Underground.
12th April 2012

Live: Cast @ HMV Ritz

The musicianship and energy in their live performance makes for a thoroughly enjoyable night.
12th April 2012

Live: 2:54 @ Deaf Institute

This is melancholy lo-fi pop. A killer combination.
10th April 2012

Live: Wale @ Club Academy

Wale has the potential to provide one of the slickest live hip hop experiences on the circuit.
4th April 2012

Live: Breton @ Islington Mill

These boys sound like the lovechild of Tom Vek and Foals.
2nd April 2012

TRC seek new bassist

The London-based hardcore band are looking for a new bass player
29th March 2012

Live: Feist @ Apollo

Venues like the Apollo are where Feist now belongs, as much as she might want us to think otherwise.
28th March 2012

Live: Los Campesinos! @ Academy 3

An enjoyable night spent drinking beer dancing in a dark room. The band were alright as well…
27th March 2012

Interview/ Live: Craig Finn @ Academy 2

Hold Steady frontman, Craig Finn, talks to Paul Frame before his show supporting Felice Brothers.

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27th March 2012

Live: The Milk @ Deaf Institute

R&B outfit The Milk embody the genre in the more traditional sense than in a Chris Brown kind of way.
27th March 2012

Preview: Spring Offensive @ The Castle Hotel

This is no April Fool. Spring Offensive play Manchester this coming Sunday, April 1st.
23rd March 2012

Album: School of Seven Bells – Ghostory

This, School of Seven Bells’ 3rd album, finds them on more streamlined form than ever.
23rd March 2012

Album: Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball

The glory days just keep on rollin’ for The Boss.
23rd March 2012

Live: The Megaphonic Thrift @ Ruby Lounge

Band and audience become akin to boys and girls at a school disco, awkwardly evading interaction.
23rd March 2012

Feature: Manchester University Music Society

The Manchester University Music Society is one of the largest and most active music societies in the country.
21st March 2012

Live: Rise To Remain @ Academy 3

All in all, an effort to be proud of from this up-and-coming London based metalcore band.
21st March 2012

Live: Laura Marling @ Apollo

Marling’s songs are personal, honest and at time, genuinely affecting.
20th March 2012

Live: The Answer @ Academy 2

The answer to rock n roll’s drought or just one more revival?
20th March 2012

Live: Dog Is Dead @ Deaf Institute

Dog Is Dead have that feel good vibe that’ll hold them in good stead for the coming festival season.