‘Strange Waves’ saw bands such as Dry Cleaning, Sunflower Bean and W. H. LUNG take to the stage at the O2 Ritz for an exciting night of music and good vibes

Members of The Mancunion Music Section have rounded up their favourite (and least favourite) releases from a tumultuous 2021.

Harry Thorfinn reviews Dry Cleaning at their Manchester gig, noting exceptional lyricism from such a young band