Music Archive
3rd November 2023
Fabrizio Paterlini: “It’s a state of mind”
Revealing his inspirations behind his latest album ‘Riverscape’, Fabrizio Paterlini explores his relationship with home, touring, and his passion for music in an intimate interview
3rd November 2023
Deadletter live in Manchester: A double dose in one night
The Yorkshire band Deadletter played two sold-out gigs in a single night at Manchester’s YES Basement
3rd November 2023
Only The Poets live in Manchester: “We are always with you”
Reading-based four-piece Only The Poets grace Manchester’s Deaf Institute to the delight of their dedicated fanbase
3rd November 2023
Beyond the Music in Manchester: The embryonic international festival
Why Beyond the Music had the seeds of something great, but is not quite there just yet
2nd November 2023
FIZZ – The Secret to Life: Depressive tendencies, Rocket League and 60s/70s nostalgia
Indie pop royalty Dodie, Orla Gartland, Greta Issac, and Martin Luke Brown debut as supergroup FIZZ, putting the charm into existential dread
2nd November 2023
Pretenders live in Manchester: Punk poetry, new ventures, and love letters to The Smiths
Pretenders delight 02 Ritz with an energetic assertion of new material, fan-favourites, and passion for The Smiths
2nd November 2023
Dimitra Ananiadou: A musical odyssey for a pawsome cause
Join Dimitra Ananiadou and her ensemble on November 8th for a musical soirée that’s bound to make your heartstrings sing, all while supporting our four-legged friends in need
2nd November 2023
Beyond the Music Festival review
The Mancunion explores Beyond The Music Festival, a weekend full of tantalising shows, conferences and real change in the music industry
2nd November 2023
Young Fathers live in Manchester: Redefining live music
Young Fathers blur the lines of live music and performance art, with a transfixing gig at the Manchester Academy
27th October 2023
Sundara Karma: “It’s difficult when you’re putting out music for a fanbase that kind of disagrees with the decisions you’ve made”
Oscar from Sundara Karma talks experimentation, genre conventions, returning to indie beginnings, and his hesitations about doing so
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26th October 2023
Maisie Peters live in Manchester: Triumph for your next favourite pop star
Fresh off the back of a US tour, Maisie Peters returned to Manchester to play her sophomore album The Good Witch to a packed-out crowd
26th October 2023
Rememba Fela Kuti at Soup: “Are they up for it?”
Taking place at Manchester’s Soup, artists Irfan Rainy and KISA pay tribute to the late Fela Kuti through both traditional and contemporaneous anthems
26th October 2023
Squid live in Manchester: Are they great, or are they grating?
Brighton-based five-piece Squid bring their tetchy disposition up to Manchester, but does it pay off?
25th October 2023
Camelphat at The Warehouse Project: Veteran duo outshines the Manchester superclub
Scouse duo Camelphat brought an unbelievable line-up to Manchester and dazzled on their return to The Warehouse Project, but is Depot Mayfield in need of an upgrade?
24th October 2023
Songs for grey places: A playlist for autumn in the University of Manchester
The Mancunion sets out its autumnal playlist for the coming semester at the University of Manchester
24th October 2023
Ellie Goulding live at Manchester Academy: Taking the crowd Higher Than Heaven
Ellie Goulding entertained fans with a selection of both old and new tracks at Manchester’s Academy One
23rd October 2023
Peter Hook and The Light live in Liverpool: “Love, love will tear us apart, again”
In lieu of a Manchester date, The Mancunion travels across to Liverpool to watch iconic bassist Peter Hook perform Joy Division and New Order’s Substance albums in full
23rd October 2023
John Power live in Manchester: A breathless solo set from the Cast frontman
British music legend John Power demonstrated his skill and experience at Academy 3 in a blistering solo set spanning his entire career
23rd October 2023
90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena this Halloween with a spooktacular lineup
90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena with its best line-up yet, headlined by Blue and Peter Andre
23rd October 2023
The Mysterines live in Manchester: Merseyside stars put on a show for War Child
Returning to Manchester for their last gig of the year, The Mysterines marked the International Day of the Girl with a style and swagger befitting the occasion