Music Archive
26th February 2024
The 1975 live in Manchester: A romantic night at the arena
British pop-rock band, The 1975, brought their highly talked about ‘At their very best’ show back to the UK after a year, rebranded as ‘Still…At their very best’
21st February 2024
Zara Larsson live in Manchester: Bringing ‘VENUS’ to Manchester’s Academy
Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson returns to Manchester to headline the Academy after the release of her newest LP, ‘Venus’
20th February 2024
The Last Dinner Party – Prelude to Ecstasy: A stellar debut from the UK’s most exciting new act
The Last Dinner Party cement their place as one of the most innovative up-and-coming bands in the UK, showcasing operatic vocals and evocative lyrics on their debut LP
20th February 2024
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes live in Manchester: An ecstatic night of rock with the ‘Man of The Hour’
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes return to Manchester Academy after two years, bringing a night of moshpits and mayhem
19th February 2024
Laufey live in Manchester: A Valentine’s night ‘bewitched’ by musical charm
Following her recent Grammy victory, Laufey takes the stage for a very special sold-out Valentine’s Day show at Manchester’s Albert Hall
19th February 2024
The Last Dinner Party live: Spreading their ‘Ecstasy’ across the UK
We observe Britain’s hottest indie prospect in action as they spread their ‘ecstasy’ at their most recent Manchester show
16th February 2024
The Vaccines live at Manchester Academy
The Vaccines return to Manchester Academy to perform an electrifying set of both old and new material
16th February 2024
Taylor Swift’s Midnights and the Grammys (Taylor’s Version)
After her historic 4th win for Album of the Year at the Grammys, we take a look back at Taylor Swift’s Midnights (and why it won)
15th February 2024
Preview: Maltese indie eccentrics GENN to play Gulliver’s in the Northern Quarter
Owing as equally to Joy Division as they do to Maltese poetry, GENN are to arrive in Manchester to showcase their ambitious debut LP
15th February 2024
Has Covid killed live music?
From excessive queuing and crowd arguments to throwing things on stage, it’s clear that concert etiquette is on the decline
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11th February 2024
Nieve Ella live in Manchester: A new spokeswoman for all discontented 20-year-old souls
Indie-pop musician Nieve Ella plays an incredible sold-out gig at Manchester’s Gorilla on her first headline tour
9th February 2024
Yasmin Coe live in Manchester: Underground performer about to go overground
Yasmin Coe is an artist ready to catch fire, as she sells out bigger and bigger shows in Manchester, so you better get in the know
8th February 2024
Lankum live in Manchester: Dark yet optimistic trad-folk
Lankum’s dissonant, trad-folk aesthetics capture the collective mood, but leaves us feeling both optimistic and introspective
8th February 2024
Banana Undertones are building a musical cinematic universe
From dodgy vapes to darker music, Banana Undertones are about to make some serious waves. Find out the lowdown before anyone else here
8th February 2024
The View live in Manchester’s Academy 2: They’ve still got it
Scottish rockers The View triumph in Manchester with an energetic set of old classics, new releases, and their trademark attitude
7th February 2024
Dorian Electra live in Manchester: Sodom and Gomorrah meet Manchester
Hyperpop pioneer returns to Manchester in support of release of third studio album, Fanfare
7th February 2024
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes: “Well done, you’ve just found your album”
Frank Carter and Dean Richardson gush about their upcoming Dark Rainbow World Tour following the success of the album’s release
6th February 2024
Mother Mother are ready for chaos and abandon
Trio, to five-piece, to TikTok sensation – Mother Mother are constantly evolving, and that’s something that frontman Ryan Guldemond relishes
6th February 2024
Unknown treasures: Five underrated Factory Records releases you need to hear in 2024
Manchester’s infamous Factory Records remains a goldmine of indie musical output, full of often-forgotten masterpieces
5th February 2024
NewDad – Madra: Sweetly sick shoegaze for the Snapchat generation
NewDad, new album? Atlantic’s hottest new release sees the London-via-Galway outfit successfully dip their toe in several shoegazey pools