March 1st saw the release of arguably one of the best rap albums of the year – Little Simz, GREY Area writes Robbie Beale

Hometown favourites Fuzzy Sun played Manchester’s Academy 3 to a raptuous crowd, despite absences and a disappointing support act

Emma and Brendan give their opinion on Vampire Weekend’s triumphant return to Manchester after a six year hiatus.

Alex Walker reflects on the devastating spectrum of emotions evoked by Amanda Palmer’s emphatic gig at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Bella Fleming chats to bedroom pop artist Pizzagirl about the process of making an album entirely on his own and the origins of the name Pizzagirl

Kicking off his UK tour in Manchester in impeccable style, James Carroll reviews Sam Fender at Manchester Academy

Will Stonier reminisces on what makes record stores so special this Record Store Day

Georgina reviews a stunningly soulful and energertic set from Sampha The Great at YES

In light of Record Store Day, Alex Cresswell looks to the future and asks whether the next trend will be in the form of compact disks and all things shiny

The Mancunion music team discuss their favourite albums of the decade

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Elvis in Concert, which features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Elvis’ TCB Band, Priscilla Presley, and Jerry Schilling

Dido is touring the UK for the second time this year in celebration of her new album Still on My Mind and her debut album No Angel turning 20

Will Stonier reviews Matthew Halsall at YES, a performance haunted by the apparitions of 60s spiritual jazz

After winning the title of the best album of the year, Fontaines DC’s gig at O2 Ritz fell far short of expectations, writes Bella Fleming

Writer Matthew Wilders reviews Lewis Capaldi’s latest performance at Manchester Academy, with support by up-and-comers the Snuts and Grace Carter

The pop singer’s warm show included all the songs that made her famous, Jay Darcy writes

Matthew Wilders reviews Dragonforce’s latest performance at Manchester Academy, and looks at if they’ve managed to adapt their sound beyond their Guitar Hero fame

Jemma Harris discusses the impact the resurgence in vinyl sales is having on the environment