Meet me in the Academy 3: Been Stellar, NYC pastiche or something new?
Been Stellar take Academy 3 to prove they are not merely a rehash of the past. A five-piece formed out of the dorms of NYU committed to playing guitar music in a time where some have argued rock and roll is dead
KNEECAP stun a sold-out New Century as their ‘Fine Art’ tour hits Manchester
In a display of jingoistic euphoria, KNEECAP tear up New Century with an electric set in Manchester. Moving into the venue, up a set of stairs, and into the main room, the anticipation is palpable. Looking around, it’s not hard to spot an audience member wearing an Irish football shirt, brandishing a flag or with […]
IDLES’ hands do Devil’s work: Bristolian punks appease the Apollo
IDLES did at O2 Apollo what they do everywhere else: whip the crowd into a baying frenzy, and throw themselves straight in.
The heartbeat of Manchester’s experimental scene: Inside White Hotel
Salford’s White Hotel is at the cutting edge of Manchester’s experimental dance music scene, and is a treasured venue that is currently under threat and must be protected
Beyond The Grave: The Enduring Orientalist Legacy Of Muslimgauze
A retrospective of Bryn Jones – or better known as Muslimgauze – could not be complete without a complicated, sensitive analysis of his political legacy
Magdalena Bay cast a spell at Manchester Academy
Synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay take over Manchester Academy, delivering an enchanting performance that left the audience spellbound
The Dare live in Leeds: Belgrave thinks he’s with it
Following the release of his debut album, The Dare makes his Leeds debut, delivering his signature experimental electroclash to 350 of his most loyal fans
The inaccessibility of Ticketmaster: The Oasis reunion and dynamic pricing
What can we learn from the controversy surrounding the return of Manchester’s favourite brotherly duo?
Infrared at Night and Day Cafe: An eclectic night of local music
Intimate and convivial, Night and Day Cafe could be the best place to see a local band in Manchester. October 17 saw local bands Sweet Gene Vincent, The Turncoats, Olivia Booth, and Infrared take their place upon its stage
Interview: Kate Nash on music, Manchester and mental health
London-born, LA-based artist Kate Nash delves into her 20 years in music as she embarks on a world tour in support of new album 9 Sad Symphonies
What became of the ‘Likely Lads’? The Libertines live at Albert Hall
Returning to Manchester, the Libertines delivered as only they can, with a scrappy yet heartfelt set calling back to the indie sleaze era
Katy J Pearson in conversation: Telling everyone exactly what you want
Off of the back of her third album ‘Someday, Now’, Katy J Pearson discusses all things the new album, her creative process and life as an artist
SVBKVLT at The White Hotel: Shanghai-based music collective captivate Salford crowd
The White Hotel’s fanatic community is rocked by an eclectic mix of artists and music
Sports Team kick off their Boys These Days tour with an electric set at Club Academy
Sports Team are once again in Manchester, this time turning the subterranean Club Academy into a sweatbox for die hard fans of their bourgeois rock
Pink Cactus Cafe: Courteeners Comeback Album Sparks Joy
On Pink Cactus Café, Manchester indie icons Courteeners serve up a feel-good comeback rich in pop sensibilities
Stepping up or pricing out: Are gig tickets becoming too inaccessible for the average person?
Over the past five years, a pastime once enjoyed by the general population, live music, has become more and more inaccessible – a once-in-a-blue-moon splurge as opposed to a consistently experienced hobby
Live review: Loyle Carner performs his last show of 2024 at Manchester’s Warehouse Project
Loyle Carner makes his Warehouse Project debut with Frankie Stew & Harvey Gun and performs live for the final time this year
All Killer, No Filler, All Farewell: Sum 41’s Final Manchester Mosh
The Canadian pop-punk veterans rocked the Co-op live on their final tour, celebrating 30 years of music with a mix of old favourites and new tracks from their farewell album ‘Heaven: Hell’.
Live at Leeds in the City preview: Festival season isn’t over yet
Live at Leeds in the City returns once again for 2024 – find out all you need to know here
Wunderhorse at Manchester Academy: Watching a man go insane for 90 minutes
Touring after the release of their sophomore album Midas, emerging indie sensation Wunderhorse take their live show to Manchester Academy