“You should have that community in the dance”: An interview with sez.
The Manchester-and-London-based DJ and promoter discusses her multitude of roles and influences
Live review: Big Thief bring their ‘Incomprehensible’ live show to Aviva Studios
The indie-folk masters celebrate their latest album and preview new material at the first of two sold-out nights
Live review: Fcukers take to New Century Hall for their second sold-out Manchester show in six months
New Century Hall becomes a dancefloor as Fcukers return to Manchester
Album review: Boards of Canada return with ‘Inferno’
Boards of Canada build on their distinctively ominous formula with their latest release
Interview: Daniel Land on shoegaze, survival, and growing up gay in rural England
The proceeds from the artist’s latest single are due to be donated to LGBTQ+ led charity The Intercom Trust
Live review: Pixies celebrate their fortieth anniversary at Aviva Studios
The iconic band return to Manchester with an unpredictably brilliant live show
Man/Woman/Chainsaw interview: “Friendship is an art form”
The London six-piece discuss their debut album as they prepare for its release and a headline UK tour
Live review: Gorilla left spellbound by Smerz
The Scandinavian duo bring ‘Big city life’ to Gorilla in a heartbreaking but healing live show
Live review: Esme Emerson and Quiet Houses at Deaf Institute
The promising indie-folk duo bring their headline tour to Manchester
Preview: Parklife Festival 2026
The festival is due to return to its long-time home at Heaton Park for another weekend of dance music
Live review: Olivia Dean brings ‘The Art of Loving’ to Manchester
The Grammy winner brings a show-stopping performance to Co-Op Live in celebration of her new album
Live review: Balu Brigada turn Academy 2 into a portal of indie-pop euphoria
The Kiwi brothers return to Manchester for their first headline show, bringing an evening of genre-blurring ambition
Sounds From The Other City 2026: Salford Christmas returns
The beloved festival offers an eclectic and diverse range of performances as it returns for another edition
Beauty in the madness: ‘Sandbox’ by The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects bring new sonic textures to their sound on their first album in fourteen years.
Album review: 1-800 GIRLS debuts with ‘LOVE’
The forward-thinking DJ and producer 1-800 GIRLS unveils his first album via Epic Records
Live review: James prove Love is the Answer at Co-Op Live
The beloved Britpop band, James, bring a career-spanning show to Europe’s largest indoor arena
Preview: End of the Road 2026 brings Manchester acts to North Dorset
End of the Road is due to bring yet another stellar line-up to Larmer Tree Gardens for its 2026 edition
Live review: What isn’t in the teaches of Peaches?
Toronto-born Peaches brings infectious energy to O2 Ritz
Faster Horses at Albert Hall: Dance as worship
The scouse-turned-Mancunian DJ and producer brings his euphoric set to Albert Hall’s enchanting interior
Live review: Holly Humberstone welcomes Manchester into her ‘Cruel World’
Budding popstar brings a spellbinding show to New Century Hall to celebrate the release of her sophomore record