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Live Review: Maisie Peters

Live Review: Maisie Peters

Rising talent Maisie Peters spares a moment to talk to Alex Stagg before her supporting slot at the O2 Ritz, on Tom Walker’s UK tour

Live Review: alt-J

Live Review: alt-J

Seeing alt-J live at The Bridgewater Hall felt like a spiritual experience – completely breathtaking and utterly mesmerising, writes contributor Alex Wain

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.

Live Review: Art School Girlfriend

Live Review: Art School Girlfriend

Art School Girlfriend is turning heads in the underground music scene. Writer Byron Gamble spoke with her ahead of her debut album releasing in 2019.

Live Review: Novo Amor

Live Review: Novo Amor

Brudenell Social Club is treated to a night of reflection and emotion, courtesy of Welsh talent Novo Amor, writes contributor Urussa Malik.

Live Review: Tom Walker

Live Review: Tom Walker

Amidst his hectic tour schedule, Tom Walker sits down for a chat with contributor Alex Stagg before putting on an electric performance at the O2 Ritz.

Review: Mixtape

Review: Mixtape

Sophie Graci enjoys a night out with the Royal Exchange Young Company

Preview: The Wombats

Preview: The Wombats

Jake Oliver expresses his excitement for the two huge shows that The Wombats are planning in Manchester later this year

Live review: The Charlatans

Live review: The Charlatans

The Charlatans come back to Madchester, entering their second golden age

Live Review: Gabrielle Aplin

Elizabeth Gibson reviews Gabrielle Aplin in a unique setting: Manchester Cathedral

An Ode to Bon Iver: 22, A Million

I left my heart in Blackpool Opera House

Live: Mr Jukes serves up sass and brass

In a fiery display of funk and soul, Mr Jukes brought magic to Manchester Academy 2

Live: Mallory Knox

Hannah Brierley is impressed by a passionate and explosive performance

Interview: Johnny Lloyd

Meg Roberts and Joel Boyce chat with ex-Tribes frontman, Johnny Lloyd ahead of his first Manchester headlining show as a solo artist

Live: Poliça

Poliça’s pensive and brooding music comes alive at the Ritz with a thrilling sense of urgency, writes Christian Hurry

Live: MØ

An energetic, pitch-perfect performance is the perfect gift from the Danish singer to her enthralled audience, writes Tara Bharadia

Live: Death Grips

Death Grips performed as well as could be expected, leaving the crowd exhausted but satisfied

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

Review: Paul Foot

Paul Foot’s stand up makes for an uncomfortable watch with a few good moments

Live: Palma Violets

The Lambeth-based band continue to delight their coterie of committed followers with a high-octane night of bangers