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“Most of all, I’m an observer” – The career of Richard Kelly in his own words

“Most of all, I’m an observer” – The career of Richard Kelly in his own words

The Mancunion interviews Richard Kelly about his time as the Arctic Monkeys’ personal photographer, his career over the years and the purpose of his latest exhibition.
Live review: Arctic Monkeys @ Emirates Old Trafford 03/06/23

Live review: Arctic Monkeys @ Emirates Old Trafford 03/06/23

Arctic Monkeys cement their legendary status with back-to-back bangers on their stadium tour
Richard Kelly’s ‘A Time and Place’ exhibition invites you into music’s past

Richard Kelly’s ‘A Time and Place’ exhibition invites you into music’s past

The Mancunion visits the Arctic Monkeys’ personal photographer, Richard Kelly, latest exhibition ‘A Time and Place’. It’s fair to say its a must visit exhibition for this summer.
How Beautiful Gigs Can Be, with The Lathums

How Beautiful Gigs Can Be, with The Lathums

The Lathums take their punchy brand of indie-rock to Albert Hall for the night
Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

The Mancunion reviews ‘Reverend and the Makers’ live at Manchester Academy ahead of their upcoming album Heatwave In the Cold North
Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers stop off at Manchester Academy; it’s not to be missed
Battle of the October albums

Battle of the October albums

October brought new albums from the 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Loyle Carner, and Taylor Swift. Are we back in the 2014 heyday or are our preteen idols clinging on too hard?
Album review: Arctic Monkeys – The Car

Album review: Arctic Monkeys – The Car

There’s a lot to unpack from The Car – Arctic Monkeys’ seventh LP
Leeds Festival 2022: Women rule most diverse line-up to date

Leeds Festival 2022: Women rule most diverse line-up to date

Leeds Festival invited six headliners: Arctic Monkeys, The 1975, Dave, Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey, and Bring Me The Horizon to perform to sold out crowds over the August bank holiday weekend.
Preview: Leeds Festival 2022

Preview: Leeds Festival 2022

A preview providing information on Leeds Festival 26th-28th August 2022 – who? what? when? where?
Albums of the decade

Albums of the decade

The Mancunion music team discuss their favourite albums of the decade
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys – Performed Live By A 10-Piece Brass Band

Live Review: Arctic Monkeys – Performed Live By A 10-Piece Brass Band

Brass ensemble Old Dirty Brasstards cover Arctic Monkeys’ iconic debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, and do it pretty well.
In Conversation with Miles Kane

In Conversation with Miles Kane

Scouse mod-rock legend Miles Kane talks about album inspiration and collaborations on his new album – Coup de Grace – with contributor Shivani Kaura.
Masterpiece or monstrosity? Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino

Masterpiece or monstrosity? Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino

Contributor Ella Broadbent challenges Arctic Monkeys fans’ perceptions of their highly contested new album, Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys

Live Review: Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys take to the Manchester Arena stage for a superlative show
Festival review: Primavera Sound 2018

Festival review: Primavera Sound 2018

10 of the best performances from Barcelona
Album review: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino

Album review: Arctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino

All aboard the Turner Express… Destination? The moon and beyond
Why you should be going to SZIGET Festival 2018

Why you should be going to SZIGET Festival 2018

SZIGET festival has all bases covered this year, if there’s only one festival you go to to in 2018, make sure it’s this one.
Record Reappraisal: Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not

Record Reappraisal: Arctic Monkeys – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not

Before Arctic Monkeys return from their long hiatus, Jake Oliver goes back in time to look at where it all began

Interview: The Rills

We sat down with upcoming Lincoln lads The Rills to talk rough starts, shit jobs and Arctic Monkeys