Fiona reviews the underwhelming new album from pop singer La Roux

Writer Reece Ritchie explores the aftermath of Slowthai’s actions at the NME awards and how the music industry has reacted, giving his opinions on his home town hero’s actions

Editor Georgina Davidson reviews Blossoms at their album launch show in Stockport

Reflecting on the death of Andrew Weatherall, Will Stonier looks at the breadth and depth of the late musician’s influence on the UK post-punk landscape

Throughout, this EP sets the terms. The music pulls you this way and that at will, dragging you from chorus to verse and back again before you’ve had time to realise which way is up

At the end of 2019, The Mancunion sat down with 22 year-old chanteuse, Matt Maltese. Following the release of his second album ‘Krystal’, Matt discussed his change in direction for the album, his views on male solo artists in the 21st century and his distaste for socks and sandals

Head Music Editor Bella reviews Tame Impala’s much anticipated new album The Slow Rush

Writer Reece Ritchie explores whether Californian duo Twin Temples are using their satanist beliefs to add to their music or simply as a gimmick to sell tickets

Dara Coker explains why J Hus’ latest offering, Big Conspiracy, encapsulates everything that makes the UK rapper so charming

Jess Foster interviews Manchester’s newest band, LOAstate, about their philosophy and musical influences

Music writer, Alex Ferguson reviews the new offering from pop singer Grimes on her new album Miss Anthropocene

Alex Cresswell makes the case that without Rizzle Kicks, and their affection for 90s era hip hop, there would be no Loyle Carner today

James Blunt, known for ‘You’re Beautiful’ and hilarious twitter interactions, played to a packed Manchester Arena on Saturday night

Georgina shares all about Circa Wave’s upcoming music and gigs

Writer Reece Ritchie explores Mae Muller’s lyrics and inspiration during an interview touching on all aspects of her career

American noughties rock sensations Cage the Elephant will play a UK tour this month in the wake of their much-anticipated collaboration with Iggy Pop on single ‘Broken Boy’.

Bella sits down with international pop star Carly Rae Jepsen ahead of her show at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse

Head Music Editor Bella discusses recent gigs from Dido, Julia Jacklin and Amyl and The Sniffers and looks at the current gender inequality in the industry