If you’re into music, you came to the right city. From jangle pop to Chinese cloud rap, our music editors write about their Freshers’ gig recommendations

Pressure on Manchester’s nightlife scene builds as two venues, The White Hotel and Stage & Radio, announce closures

Hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks make their long-awaited return to Manchester’s O2 Ritz

What can we learn from the controversy surrounding the return of Manchester’s favourite brotherly duo?

Situated on Oxford Road, Big Hands is an iconic bar and music venue that serves as an oasis for the weird and wonderful. I went along and had a chat with the General Manager, and the resident harmonicist to try and uncover the magical essence of Big Hands

Serena Jemmet curates an informed guide for bands looking to make their gigs accessible to everyone.

A look into the presence of sexual harassment that haunts gig culture and the live music scene.

Bombay Bicycle Club talk with Deputy Editor Georgina Davidson about live albums, power of crowd connection and a timely muse about a dream performance

Despite missing first place overall by Blackpool, Manchester has been recognised as a music capital for three music genres

“Think Jorja Smith vocals meeting Goat Girl bass lines meeting Idles’ punk energy”, writes Bella Fleming.

Sofar Sounds’ unique style of event production and their talented surprise guests captivate an intimate crowd, writes Rona McCann

Ethan Davies previews Hull’s premiere metropolitan music festival, Humber Street Sesh, which is the perfect getaway for those of you needing new music, cheap drinks, and thoroughly lovely locals

Missed out on Arctic Monkeys tickets? Don’t worry, there’s a new Yorkshire band who’ll have your hips moving in no time