Music Archive
17th April 2023
Album review: Baaba Maal – Being
Rhythmically powerful and lyrically thoughtful, Being is one of the most exciting releases in Baba Maal ’s long discography
17th April 2023
Warmduscher bring their chaos to The Pink Room, Yes
Subversive five-piece Warmduscher brought the noise to the Pink Room
17th April 2023
Gig Review: The Afrobeats Orchestra at The Blues Kitchen
The Untold Orchestra return to The Blues Kitchen for The Afrobeats Orchestra.
17th April 2023
2000 Trees festival 2023: Everything you need to know
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!
11th April 2023
Shame on Food for Worms, touring and an encounter with Mark E. Smith
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.
11th April 2023
Live review: Ezra Collective @ Albert Hall, Manchester
A slick, well-oiled groove machine, Ezra Collective have no time for the emotive, poignant flavour of live music many strive for. Their no-nonsense, good-vibes-only attitude serves their biggest strength; their claim to being one of London’s finest party-starters.
11th April 2023
Live review: Candid and Bohmen rock The Deaf Institute
Candid and Bohmen entertained a steady crowd at The Deaf Institute, proving themselves as ones to watch
6th April 2023
How Many Dreams? by DMA’s: Track by Track
Australian indie outfit DMA’s return with their fourth album of anthemic and contemplative songs.
6th April 2023
Preview: 8 Festival 2023, Lithuania
Post-punk’s finest will descend on a disused Lithuanian prison in June; find out all you need to know here
5th April 2023
Boygenius’ the record reminds us just how good supergroups can be
Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, and Lucy Dacus release their full-length debut, compactly summarising sisterhood, comedy, love, heartache and hatred in one 42 minute album
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5th April 2023
“Just because I look the way I look, please do not tell me I make R&B”: In conversation with Olivia Dean
Ahead of her sold-out headline show at Gorilla, rising star Olivia Dean speaks to The Mancunion about her upcoming debut album, collaborating with Loyle Carner, and finding her creative identity
5th April 2023
‘’Today Manchester, tomorrow the world…”: The Black Angels, indeed, are in a New Century
Promoting their 7th studio album Wilderness of Mirrors, The Black Angels re-establish their place in Manchester after a five-year absence
5th April 2023
Live review: Orbital at Manchester’s Albert Hall
The iconic electronic music duo bring 90s rave to Albert Hall, playing new and old favourites to a sold out crowd
5th April 2023
Live Review: Iceage’s dynamic performance at ‘The Pink Room’, YES
The Danish band perform their lively punk rock tracks, rousing the crowd at Manchester’s iconic YES bar
5th April 2023
“We are un Chien Andalusia”: Pixies hold Birmingham Forum in the palm of their hand
Pixies bring get the perfect balance between old favourites and new material on the promotional tour for 2022 album Doggerel
5th April 2023
Where pop meets arthouse: Self Esteem live at Manchester’s Albert Hall
Rebecca Lucy Taylor gave David Byrne a run for his money, performing a set that was theatrical and moving in equal parts
5th April 2023
Album review: Fall Out Boy – So Much (For) Stardust
Fall Out Boy make a triumphant return with their eighth studio album, So Much (For) Stardust
5th April 2023
Live review: Alex G at Manchester’s O2 Ritz
The Philadelphian musician performed anthem after anthem in an eclectic mix of genre-bending hits
5th April 2023
Irish Trad: The Ambience of St Paddy’s Day
Droplets of Guinness, the hubbub of laughter and the sweet melodies of the Irish Trad musicians float through the air on St Patrick’s Day
5th April 2023
Busted on boybands, bad haircuts, and a Neck Deep collaboration
Busted chat about their 20th anniversary tour and announce a re-recording of an old favourite with Neck Deep