Old-time favourites Dantevilles feature as this week’s Hot Right Now. Having recently played a sold-out gig at Salford’s Eagle Inn in the wake of their comeback to the music scene, they are impressing fans both old and new with their tight sets and new writing
With the Manchester Podcast Festival now in its second year, Bella Fleming previews all the recordings you should look out for
Georgina Davidson explains why the red-hot Dakota Avenue are ones to watch
Manchester DJs organise dance day-festival in Capesthrone Hall, Cheshire, to showcase musical talent from across the world
Freya Thomson discusses the contradictory political views of The Smiths’ front-man, Morrissey
Lily Martin presents Liverpool four-piece Polar States, praising their charismatic stage presence and latest EP, ‘All You Couldn’t See’
Clairo drops her debut album in the shape of Immunity, a soft and sweet recollection of her teenage years
Eccentric indie disco The Howl & The Hum release new stripped-back live video for latest single Hall of Fame, writes music Editor Olivia White
Contributor Freya Thomson covers the latest on Sheffield’s Sheafs ahead of their slot at this year’s Mad Cool Festival
Alexander Cresswell gives his take on why black midi are the band of the future and should very much be on your musical radars
Alex Cresswell gives freshers his run-down on how to exploit the abundance of music in Manchester
Lily Martin presents this week’s recently released tracks that you should be listening out for
Alex Cresswell previews the packed lineups for this years Warehouse Project takeovers
Deputy Music Editor Lily Martin reviews and meets Yorkshire band Children of the State at Jimmy’s Liverpool
With New Order, Hot Chip, and Kraftwerk on the menu at Bluedot, Freya Thompson reviewed a buffet of electronic music
Liam Gallagher played Hull on the same evening, but the DIY festival was making more noise
Olivia White reviews Bright Orange Spectacle’s debut single release ‘She Could Get Better’ representing indie pop music in all its glory
After Janelle Monae’s MIF show received national media attention before it even began over issues with accessibility, the performer worked to undo the bad press by making inclusion and love the centre of her wacky, wonderful show
