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Declan McKenna live in Manchester: Seamlessly mixing old and new

Declan McKenna live in Manchester: Seamlessly mixing old and new

Touring his third album ‘What Happened to the Beach?’, Declan McKenna created a cohesive and compelling live show out of his new material and impressive back catalogue
This Feeling live in Manchester: Rivia, The Stride, and Kyris take Off the Square

This Feeling live in Manchester: Rivia, The Stride, and Kyris take Off the Square

META – This Feeling’s latest Manchester outing showcases three guitar bands with big futures
The View live in Manchester’s Academy 2: They’ve still got it

The View live in Manchester’s Academy 2: They’ve still got it

Scottish rockers The View triumph in Manchester with an energetic set of old classics, new releases, and their trademark attitude
The 502s in Academy 2: All You Need to Know

The 502s in Academy 2: All You Need to Know

Ahead of their headline show at Manchester’s Academy 2 later this month, The Mancunion sat down with The 502s to find out all you need to know: influences, details, and all the rest
Sundara Karma: “It’s difficult when you’re putting out music for a fanbase that kind of disagrees with the decisions you’ve made”

Sundara Karma: “It’s difficult when you’re putting out music for a fanbase that kind of disagrees with the decisions you’ve made”

Oscar from Sundara Karma talks experimentation, genre conventions, returning to indie beginnings, and his hesitations about doing so
Lauren Mayberry live in Manchester: A charmingly eclectic debut

Lauren Mayberry live in Manchester: A charmingly eclectic debut

The Mancunion reviews Lauren Mayberry’s live performance in Manchester and discusses the CHVRCHES artist’s navigation of her solo career
Live review: Billie Marten at the O2 Ritz

Live review: Billie Marten at the O2 Ritz

Billie Marten plays her largest ever show in Manchester at the O2 Ritz as she tours the country after the release of her fourth studio album Drop Cherries
In Conversation with Sea Power

In Conversation with Sea Power

Ahead of their upcoming performance in Manchester, Dan Knight catches up with Sea Power guitarist Martin Noble to chat about their new album, the changing face of the music industry and more.
Live Review: The Libertines – All Grown Up or Still the Stylish Kids in the Riot?

Live Review: The Libertines – All Grown Up or Still the Stylish Kids in the Riot?

Libertines super fan Dan Knight covers all things Pete Doherty and the bands recent headline show at Manchester Academy 1.
In Conversation with The Wombats

In Conversation with The Wombats

On the cusp of releasing their fifth studio album, Fix The World, Not Yourself, Dan Haggis of indie-rock main-stayers The Wombats discusses the meaning of the record, how the band have evolved in the 20 years since their formation, and why the band keep dying in their music videos. Your new record Fix Yourself, Not […]
BLOXX talk “breaking the mould” ahead of UK tour

BLOXX talk “breaking the mould” ahead of UK tour

We interview indie-pop misfits BLOXX about their upcoming tour, latest EP ‘Pop Culture Radio’, and the importance of speaking up.
Alfie Templeman in conversation

Alfie Templeman in conversation

Grime artist and Mancunion contributor (Geoblu) interviews Alfie Templeman. They discuss new projects, his roots in Bedfordshire and smoking for inspiration
Album Review: The Main Thing by Real Estate

Album Review: The Main Thing by Real Estate

Contributor Reece Ritchie holds little back when offering his thoughts on Real Estate’s latest offering
Live Review: Metronomy at Manchester Academy

Live Review: Metronomy at Manchester Academy

Metronomy delivered an outstanding performance they showcased new material on par with the fan favourites, writes Owen Trimming

What should be done with the NME?

What’s the solution to the new and “improved” NME? Dump it—that’s what