Alex Ferguson reviews MARINA as she performs in Manchester O2 Apollo on the back of her new and divisive album, Love + Fear
Lorde dazzles in her first show of the Melodrama tour
Alan Carr takes on trip advisor, northern delicacies, and nostalgic cultural references at Manchester’s Apollo
Indulging Les Claypool’s obsession for everything Wonka, Primus perform a 3-hour set including a full rendition of the Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory soundtrack
Rise Against sound unique and fresh
Cage The Elephant certainly put on a good show
Wiz Khalifa delights a packed out Apollo
O2 Apollo Manchester
Saturday 10th November 2012
34/10
Wakefield’s finest speak to music editor Joe Goggins about touring, recording and the essence of punk.
One ex-boyband member finds his own Direction in an upbeat, folksy gig that promises a bright future
The xx’s flowing melodies, succinct beats and incredible tightness in live performances make them one of the best British acts of current times, writes Will Bain
Synkro’s excellent debut album showcases a more mature sound
John Cooper Clarke – you either love him, or you have probably never heard of him
Lauryn Hill’s live set proved to be frustrating and fascinating in equal measure
The Dancing days are far from over as Plant brings it on home at the Apollo
Finally armed with new material to play, the Irish noise-mongers are as uncompromising as ever
The thrash metal legends bore the Apollo into submission
Twenty-five years on from his first Mancunian outing, Slash hasn’t forgotten his rock n’ roll roots
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