Pvris came to the Apollo Manchester to play the biggest show of their career so far.

Did what it said on the tin… unadulterated brilliance, as you were

‘Liam Gallagher came to our gig…he’s into it’ DMA’S’ Johnny chats about stepping things up for the second album

Jordan Allen chats crazy girls, the prospect of an album and a love for Kurupt FM

The Melbourne four-piece play Soup Kitchen on Tuesday 28th November

Jamie MacColl took to the decks for another groovy episode of Antwerp’s best-loved indie event

Jessie Ware’s third album promises a new and exciting era for the singer, but is she able to deliver what she has done so easily in the past?

A methodological approach to disappointment

Personal and political blur together in an infectiously energetic debut album that appropriately develops the pop-punk duo’s sound, writes Joe Casson

Rebekah Shaw on Laura Marling’s mature and emotional exploration of feminine experience, identity and the problems with love

Cosmo Calling are buoyed by a receptive audience and play a bright, enjoyable set, writes Callum Oliver

The Shins’ latest record will be a welcome return for their dearest fans, but others will find another record to add to the backend of a summer Spotify playlist, Christian Hurry writes

Is pop punk dead? Meg Roberts takes a trip down memory lane at the State Champs’ gig

Subtly finetuning their sound, Real Estate have delivered a poignant and succinct album that expertly blends sunny guitars with contemplative lyricism

On his first solo venture, the Antlers frontman strips his distinguished sound down to gorgeous melodies and stark guitar

Their consistency is remarkable, but on album number three The Orwells’ determinedness to stick to their guns sees them shoot themselves in the foot, writes Callum Oliver

Amber Run come to the Academy on Thursday the 23rd, let Emily Pite tell you why you should be there too

Rebekah Shaw speaks to Laura Marling about femininity, creative production, and moving on from LA at the folk musician’s first student conference