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“Not just sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll”: DJ Paulette on her autobiography

“Not just sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll”: DJ Paulette on her autobiography

DJ Paulette discusses her first novel Welcome to the Club: The life and lessons of a Black woman DJ, the tribulations of DJing and the role of intersectionality in her career
John Digweed is set to DJ at Manchester Cathedral

John Digweed is set to DJ at Manchester Cathedral

A preview of John Digweed at Manchester Cathedral on 3rd June.
Live Review: Craig David at AO Arena

Live Review: Craig David at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Craig David at AO Arena, as part of his Hold That Thought Tour
Foals ‘Collected Reworks Volume III’ – A Review Hopefully More Creative Than Their Album Title

Foals ‘Collected Reworks Volume III’ – A Review Hopefully More Creative Than Their Album Title

Dance music just doesn’t feel the same in your bedroom – Maxwell Earnshaw delves into Foals ‘Collected reworks volume III’, its successes, losses, and how it has been affected by Covid-19
Art in Mancunia: Twin Complex

Art in Mancunia: Twin Complex

Daisy Culver talks to Manchester musician Twin Complex about his work, his inspiration and the future
Art in Mancunia: Kiana Kabiri

Art in Mancunia: Kiana Kabiri

Daisy Culver interviews DJ Kiana Kabiri on her music, culture, and inspiration
A Tribute to Andrew Weatherall

A Tribute to Andrew Weatherall

Reflecting on the death of Andrew Weatherall, Will Stonier looks at the breadth and depth of the late musician’s influence on the UK post-punk landscape
Review: Wild Life FM (SICK! Festival)

Review: Wild Life FM (SICK! Festival)

Scarlett Spicer reviews Wild Life FM, which is part of SICK! Festival
Review: Hide and Seek Festival 2019

Review: Hide and Seek Festival 2019

Manchester DJs organise dance day-festival in Capesthrone Hall, Cheshire, to showcase musical talent from across the world
Artefact of the Week: Koetsu Cartridges

Artefact of the Week: Koetsu Cartridges

In this edition of Artefact of the Week, Ellis Coopey looks at the curious links between vinyl players and Japanese sword making
YES: Manchester’s New and Most Exciting Venue

YES: Manchester’s New and Most Exciting Venue

YES has the potential to be the music venue that does it all, but can it live up to the hype?
Q and A: Tom Zanetti

Q and A: Tom Zanetti

Tom Zanetti answered some quick-fire questions ahead of his show at the O2 Ritz
Interview: Riton

Interview: Riton

Qasim Akhtar chats to Riton at Warehouse Project

Floating Points – A Tale of Two Sets

Manchester-born Floating Points takes on the challenge of a live set followed by four hours at Hidden in the space of one night. But who would prevail: the producer, or the DJ?

Interview: Armand van Helden

Tai Kolade speaks to Armand van Helden about Manchester, vinyl, and the 1990’s revival

Club: Lost In Space opening party – Floating Points all night long

Floating Points hits the sweet spot with a rich wax arsenal at his disposal

Overheard at the University of Manchester, 16/2/15

The funniest things you’ve been saying around university this week

Club: Fever 105 presents Greg Wilson

The cavernous space of Club Academy dampens the expertise of Greg Wilson

Interview: Jaguar Skills

David Crawley talks to Jaguar Skills about influences, the modern music business, and the reasons why he wears that ninja mask

Club: Matthew Herbert

Herbert reigned in his experimentalist tendencies and span a very dancefloor focused set