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Spinning plates with Keiran Sharples

Spinning plates with Keiran Sharples

Felix Hanif-Banks chats to the programme the Programme Director of Manchester venue Gorilla
Live Review: Local Natives at Gorilla

Live Review: Local Natives at Gorilla

Local Natives impress a sell-out crowd at Gorilla with their unique harmony-heavy rock music and infectious stage presence, Brendan Nixon reviews
In Conversation with Anteros

In Conversation with Anteros

Anteros’ Laura Hayden and Harry Balazs on sexism in the music industry, their new album and their dreams of being festival headliners writes Winona Newman.
Live Review: Fontaines D.C.

Live Review: Fontaines D.C.

Dubliners Fontaines DC storm the Gorilla stage a day after the release of their debut LP Dogrel writes Caolan Coleman.
Live Review: Cherry Glazerr

Live Review: Cherry Glazerr

Despite an underwhelming crowd reaction, grungy rock trio LA band Cherry Glazerr performed an energetic set full of cool visuals and a mixture of their new album and more well-known songs
Live Review: Hot Chip

Live Review: Hot Chip

Hot Chip as fresh ever performing old favourites and new tunes at Gorilla writes contributor Freya Thomson
Live Review: Cory Wong

Live Review: Cory Wong

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
Live Review: Jacob Collier

Live Review: Jacob Collier

Letting grip loosen on his ‘one-man-band’ approach Jacob Collier took to the stage of Gorilla to produce a magical and memorable music experience
In Conversation With Beans On Toast

In Conversation With Beans On Toast

Bella Fleming catches up with Folk singer, Beans On Toast, to get all the gossip about his latest tour and the influences that shaped his musical career.
Live Review: Beans on Toast

Live Review: Beans on Toast

English folk-singer, Beans on Toast presented a very heart-warming evening at Manchester’s Gorilla writes contributor Alex Wain.
Live Review: Ghetts

Live Review: Ghetts

Ghetts has been a mainstay of the grime scene since 2003, so do his performances still match the energy of fifteen years ago?
Live Review: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

Live Review: Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats

Uncle Acid rocked Gorilla with a rambunctious show but sometimes lacked distinctiveness, writes Ashwin Tharoor
Live Review: The Japanese House

Live Review: The Japanese House

The Japanese House return from a year’s absence with more confidence and mastery than ever before to deliver an enchanting performance at Gorilla, writes Deputy Music Editor Jake Oliver
Live Review: Dream Wife

Live Review: Dream Wife

London-based girl band Dream Wife transform a sold-out Gorilla into a convent of followers worshipping at the altar of riot grrrl punk and euphoric guitar riffs
In Conversation with Twisted Wheel

In Conversation with Twisted Wheel

Twisted Wheel are back, and this time they are here to stay writes contributor Freya Thomson as she catches up with frontman Jonny
Live Review: Goat Girl

Live Review: Goat Girl

Bella Fleming gives all the details on upcoming indie-grunge band, Goat Girl, and their sold-out gig at Manchester’s beloved Gorilla
Review: Jamali Maddix – Vape Lord

Review: Jamali Maddix – Vape Lord

Tara Bharadia reflects on an evening of comedy at Gorilla, reviewing Jamali Maddix: Vape Lord
Live Review: Mitski at Gorilla

Live Review: Mitski at Gorilla

Mitski brings an uncompromising energy to Manchester’s Gorilla, writes contributor Theo Bennett
Live Review: Drenge

Live Review: Drenge

Drenge make a powerful comeback for their first tour in 3 years
Review: Horse Meat Disco’s Spring Fling!

Review: Horse Meat Disco’s Spring Fling!

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