The divisive metalcore group return to form in incendiary style

The fifth studio effort from the fractious five-piece is their most promising in years

James Birtles considers the reasons behind the split of the emo giants

The Californian outfit prove why they remain one of the safest bets in hard rock with an epic set at The Ritz

Laura Jane MacBeth is a freelance journalist and Cosmopolitan magazine’s Sex And The Single Girl columnist

The cheesiest student chat up lines revealed

As the academic year draws to a close, are those drunken mistakes becoming too much to handle? You’re not alone.

Odd Future’s de facto frontman returns with another half-baked studio effort

Ireland, The Voice and why The Script owe their fame to The Potato Famine.

Rachel Zeffira steps out of Faris Badwan’s shadow with promising solo material at the Deaf Institute

A stunning sophomore effort from one of the country’s most exciting musical prospects

The final instalment in the hotly-tipped band’s trilogy of EPs continues to deliver on their early promise

Dylan Wiggan looks at the changing landscape of animated movies

Are you an Elizabeth or a Jane?

Manifesto for Jonathan Breen and Harriet Hill-Payne who have been elected to head up The Mancunion in 2013/14

Ben Marshall gives us his best and worst

A busy week for The Lowry this week means its a good time to take a trip out of town to Salford Quays

Which is best? Or, least worst?

The Cornerhouse get set to host a pre-release preview of Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film, Los Amantes Pasajeros

Alice Hughes’ verdict on the latest love-to-hate teen movie from Harmony Korine