Music Archive
11th December 2023
The Diaspora: Redefining British music and culture
The general public should revise what they say when they think of British music; it’s not The Beatles or The Rolling Stones, it should be Little Simz and Rina Sawayama
8th December 2023
This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness
This Is The Kit bring their folk-fuelled emotion to Manchester Academy, showcasing a performance of closeness and unity
7th December 2023
The Hacienda Returns at The Warehouse Project: Merseyside nightlife reborn
The Warehouse Project recreates the quintessence of 80s and 90s dance culture, honouring the legacy of The Hacienda nightclub
6th December 2023
John Power: “The idea was to make a seminal record”
During his solo tour of the UK, we catch up with John Power to discuss new Cast music, the Liverpool music scene and his relationship with Lee Mavers
5th December 2023
Peace live in Manchester: Worcester indie rockers return to their roots
Worcester’s finest, Peace, embark on a return to live performances following a five-year hiatus
5th December 2023
The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns to Manchester in March 2024
Now stationed permanently in Greater Manchester, The BBC Radio 6 Music Festival returns in March 2024
4th December 2023
CMAT live in Manchester: “…or, should I say CMATchester?”
A gut-wrenching new LP, but the same old cowboy boots… the Irish singer/songwriter enthrals Manchester’s 02 Ritz
4th December 2023
The 502s live in Manchester: “Folk this”
“BTEC Mumford and Sons”? The 502s didn’t fare well up against the Mancunian crowd when they came to Academy 2
3rd December 2023
Ethan P Flynn live in Manchester: Two Perspectives on a triumphant performance
From emotional response to music critique, The Mancunion sent two writers to YES to cover Ethan P Flynn’s tour of his latest album, ‘Abandon All Hope’
1st December 2023
Remembering: Shane MacGowan
Following his untimely passing on the 30th of November 2023, The Mancunion looks back on Shane MacGowan’s incredible artistic output across his life
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30th November 2023
Sundara Karma live in Manchester: Indie revisited at the O2 Ritz
Indie quartet Sundara Karma return to the O2 Ritz to tour their new album and, importantly for most, play the old stuff
29th November 2023
Noah Kahan live in Manchester: A heart-warming performance at O2 Victoria Warehouse
Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Noah Kahan moves the O2 Victoria Warehouse crowd with a stunning performance
27th November 2023
Freya Beer and Yasmin Coe live in Manchester: The future of women in alternative music is in safe hands
Freya Beer’s headline show, alongside Yasmin Coe’s support slot, was an overwhelming assertion of the feminine presence in contemporary alternative music
23rd November 2023
BC Camplight live in Manchester: An explosion of sound to mark The Last Rotation of Earth
BC Camplight kicked up a fuss at Albert Hall, with the adopted Mancunian playing a huge headline show
23rd November 2023
bdrmm live in Manchester: Techno haven hosts immersive shoegaze
The Hull-based quartet’s electronic shoegaze is typically immersive, but the surround sound of the venue gave their sonic landscape a whole new dimension
23rd November 2023
Suzi Quatro live in Manchester: The Queen of Rock ‘N Roll marks her 50-year reign
Suzi Quatro celebrated half a century since her chart-topping breakthrough single, ‘Can the Can’, with a career-spanning show that cemented her legacy as the Queen of Rock ‘N Roll
22nd November 2023
Louder Than Words 2023: Celebration of music literature returns to Manchester
In its 11th year, the music-themed literary festival proved to be a triumphant success with a star-studded line-up
22nd November 2023
Nothing But Thieves live in Manchester: Nostalgia and rock triumph at O2 Apollo
A triple threat of sold-out dates and a new conceptual album; Nothing But Thieves are unstoppable in 2023. Find out what went on at their Manchester show here
21st November 2023
Jessie Ware live in Manchester: A Queer Jewish extravaganza
Jessie Ware transformed Victoria Warehouse into a discotheque with a theatrical concert in support of her acclaimed new record
21st November 2023
Wednesday live in Manchester: Girls to the front
Wednesday’s intimate yet raucous set at Band on the Wall saw them redefining female-fronted indie