‘The Wedding Present’ return to Manchester, to perform their brand new project ’24 songs’.

Olly Murs returned to Manchester on 5th May showcasing a range of songs from his newest album Marry Me, as well as his classic noughties hits and a sprinkling of some of his favourite artists.

California native Weyes Blood’s ethereal tones filled the venue in an angelic performance of her latest album And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow

The Mancunion heads to Gorilla to see cult dreampop favourites Alvvays play much-anticipated new music

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Alix Page shows potential on debut EP ‘Old News’. Check out the Mancunion’s full review here.

The distinctive 90s guitar sounds and fierce attitude, make Beabadoobee’s newly released album, Fake it Flowers, a force to be reckoned with, writes Georgina Davidson

Self-titled debut EP from atmos bloom provides a serene escapism when its needed most

Deputy music editor, Georgina Davidson reviews The 1975 at Manchester Arena

Georgina Davidson chats to dream pop newcomers beebaadoobee, Oscar Lang and No Rome ahead of their performances at the Dirty Hit showcase

Jess Foster reviews YONAKA’s immersive performance at Manchester Academy 2

Cassia deliver a technically stunning performance at the spectacular Manchester Cathedral, making use of clever lighting to match their breezily indie sound, writes Georgina Davidson

Reece Ritchie reviews Amber Run’s performance at the O2 Ritz, coming as the first performance in their UK tour for their album Philiphobia

Bella Fleming writes about the loss of the talented young band Her’s and their outstanding contribution to the indie music world

Manchester-based Saytr Play are a band which stand out in the current crop of guitar bands, and are no doubt in store for a bright future.

Issy Bolitho previews Ten Tonnes return to headline shows, bringing infectious indie-pop to Manchester’s The Deaf Institute.

Jasmine Bennett gives the details on Spilt Milk Society’s return to the indie scene for this week’s Hot Right Now

Leeds-born five-piece Heir radiate a pool of light on the otherwise colder and darker autumn months

Contributor Jasmine Bennett takes a listen to Bambi, the new autumnal album by soft-sounding indie pop band, Hippo Campus

Sheffield’s Tramlines Festival is back for another summer of great live music and this year it’s better than ever with a huge line-up of artists over the weekend, from 20th – 22nd July