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Pale Waves – Smitten: Manchester band return to their roots

Pale Waves – Smitten: Manchester band return to their roots

Pale Waves’ fourth album brings shimmering guitar riffs, impressive percussion and yearning reminiscence as Heather Baron-Gracie and co take a mature approach to love and romance
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Been Stellar ‘Scream From New York, NY’: An outstanding debut from Dirty Hit’s latest protégés

Been Stellar ‘Scream From New York, NY’: An outstanding debut from Dirty Hit’s latest protégés

Dirty Hit’s newest prospect Been Stellar make their musical debut with the Dan Carey produced ‘Scream From New York, NY’
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James – Yummy: Mancunian legends shine on their 18th studio album

James – Yummy: Mancunian legends shine on their 18th studio album

Manchester indie-rockers James impress yet again with their 18th studio album, Yummy
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The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

The Beatles’ debut album isn’t one of their best, but could it be?

As the Fab Four’s debut turns 60, Jake Rowley proposes an alternative ‘Please Please Me’ comprising the best of their early material.
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In conversation with A Certain Ratio

In conversation with A Certain Ratio

A Certain Ratio discuss their upcoming album 1982, their favourite music right now and iconic Manchester venues
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Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Album review: Lana Del Rey – Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?

Lana Del Rey explores familial themes and takes aim at critics on her most authentic album yet Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?
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Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Bedroom-pop singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams’ debut album, Good Riddance, is finally here
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Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief: 20 years on

Radiohead’s Hail to the Thief: 20 years on

20 years after it’s first release, The Mancunion examines Radiohead’s least favourite album Hail to the Thief, finding it more relevant than ever
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Lana Del Rey unveils the title track from her upcoming 2023 album

Lana Del Rey unveils the title track from her upcoming 2023 album

What does the new single from Lana Del Rey tell us about her upcoming album of the same name ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd?’
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Loyle Carner’s ‘hugo’ inspires us to reflect, to relate, and to take action

Loyle Carner’s ‘hugo’ inspires us to reflect, to relate, and to take action

Carner moves away from laid-back, mellow beats to intense, emotion driven tracks fuelled with deep political and personal thoughts in ‘hugo’
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‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

The Orielles release their highly anticipated album ‘Tableau’, a cosmic 16-track record which defies the limitations of musical genres
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Madonna gets into the groove with ‘Finally Enough Love’

Madonna gets into the groove with ‘Finally Enough Love’

Owen Scott reviews the dance collection ‘Finally Enough Love’ by the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna.
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Album Review: Heart Under by Just Mustard

Album Review: Heart Under by Just Mustard

Sam Dynes reviews the sophomore record from Dundalk’s Just Mustard.
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Album Review: Crash – Charli XCX

Album Review: Crash – Charli XCX

Charli XCX trades in her hyperpop sound to produce vintage inspired pop bangers in her fifth studio album Crash. The Mancunion focuses on the albums singles, successes and failures.
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Album Review: Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road

Album Review: Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road

Ants From Up There by Black Country New Road proves that the bands success after their first studio album was by no means a fluke.
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‘Female is Not a Genre’ – Black Honey Release Second Album, Written and Directed

‘Female is Not a Genre’ – Black Honey Release Second Album, Written and Directed

Black Honey inspire female independence through dizzying guitar solos and hedonistic lyrics in new album ‘Written and Directed’. Covered by contributor Alannah Williams.
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Lush vocals and glistening sythn-pop melodies? Phoebe Green must be in town

Lush vocals and glistening sythn-pop melodies? Phoebe Green must be in town

Lana Williams delves into Phoebe Green’s latest creative venture
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Chromatica – Lady Gaga’s “disjointed” dream world

Chromatica – Lady Gaga’s “disjointed” dream world

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Lady Gaga’s dramatic but personal dance album, Chromatica
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“Entrancing and Energising” – Bicep Isles Album Review

“Entrancing and Energising” – Bicep Isles Album Review

Electronic dance duet Bicep develop their unique sound on their latest release, Isles. Expected mesmerising tracks
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Record Reappraisal: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Record Reappraisal: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

It has been a wild decade for Kanye West, so we take a look back on the album released 10 years ago: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
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