A Certain Ratio discuss their upcoming album 1982, their favourite music right now and iconic Manchester venues

Annie Clark, aka St Vincent’s highly anticipated sixth studio album Daddy’s Home has finally arrived, and it certainly surpasses expectations. Clark continues to experiment and reinvent herself on this album, as with 2014’s Grammy-winning St Vincent and 2017’s Masseduction. Unlike its predecessors, this record delves masterfully into the sounds of soul and funk. It begs […]

Sam Dynes reviews the newest album from experimental iconoclast Yves Tumor, an album mixing funk, soul, R&B and noise together with expert precision

Up From the Streets has a broad focus, but succeeds in creating a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to the musical history of New Orleans

Tuba player Theon Cross delivered an outstanding night of energetic jazz funk at Manchester’s YES

A Certain Ratio celebrated their 40th anniversary with a two-day festival at Manchester’s coolest venue, YES

Saturn is Nao’s newest album and is her most coherent and impressive work yet. Her show at the Albert Hall fills the venue wall to wall with joy as she sails through it, showcasing her new work.

Ben Morris has the funkiest night of his life thanks to Vulfpeck guitarist Cory Wong and the unprecedented skill and showmanship of his latest solo tour

Franc Moody unleash the funk at Manchester’s Deaf Institute, with an impressive repertoire of skill and musical variety, writes Ashwin Tharoor

HMD comes around once s month, and it’s back once again for your monthly fix.

With Pangaea not on the cards this January, Hannah Brierley heads to Horse Meat Disco, an event for all your disco boogie needs

Stockport saviours take on their biggest show to date at the Manchester Club Academy, Jake Oliver reports