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Interview: Gavin Koolmon of Disciples

Megan Matthews chats to the production group that seem to always be on the rise

Review: Daphni – ‘Joli Mai’

Dan Snaith aka Caribou struggles to find rhythm or rest place on perplexing second album as Daphni

A guide to Warehouse Project 2017

The season has started and Manchester is ready, so what’s in Store for WHP17?

Tracks of the Week: 13th February

Death, aging and loss: grim subject matters make for compelling songs in a strong week for new music

Student Spotlight: Off The Record

Harrison Kersey previews another promising night organised by students in this week’s Student Spotlight

Live: Shura

Rounding off the year on home turf, Shura’s catchy dance-pop is unfortunately let down by a static performance that lacks variety, writes Cassie Hyde

Album: Jagwar Ma – Every Now & Then

The Australian dance group have returned with a new member and a strong follow up to their 2013 debut, writes Tara Bharadia

Album: Two Door Cinema Club – Gameshow

Hana Kelly bids a sad farewell to Two Door Cinema Club’s former glory on their third LP

Live: Arab Strap

After ten years out in the cold, Arab Strap’s comprehensive reunion show retains everything that made them great the first time around, writes Joe Casson

Preview: Poliça

Polica are coming to Manchester and are bringing their inventive electronic, indie sound with them. Christian Hurry tells you why you should be there too

Album: Bon Iver – 22, A Million

Bon Iver’s third LP challenges every preconception about the artist, but comes off all the better for it, writes Callum Oliver

Album: James Blake – The Colour In Anything

James Blake’s 76 minute epic lives up to it’s title, channelling shades of love and loss with extraordinary clarity, through vibrant and varied instrumentals

Album: The Pet Shop Boys – Super

30 years into their career, Pet Shop Boys remain one of the most influential pop groups of all time and Super holds up a mirror to today’s pop scene to show it

Red Bull Culture Clash – Manchester

Manchester hosts “the world’s biggest music battle”, the Red Bull Culture Clash 2016—featuring Manchester-based acts Made in Manchester, LEVELZ, Dub Smugglers and BASSTRONIC fronted by A Guy Called Gerald

Interview: Shadow Child

Where did he come from? The shadows…