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Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

Preview: The Wedding Present at the O2 Ritz

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

Olly Murs Marries Manchester

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.
Live review: Weyes Blood gives a heavenly performance at O2 Ritz, Manchester

Live review: Weyes Blood gives a heavenly performance at O2 Ritz, Manchester

California native Weyes Blood’s ethereal tones filled the venue in an angelic performance of her latest album And In the Darkness, Hearts Aglow
Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

Live review: Alvvays make a glittering comeback at Gorilla

The Mancunion heads to Gorilla to see cult dreampop favourites Alvvays play much-anticipated new music
In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

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

Alix Page ‘Old News’ Review

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Alix Page shows potential on debut EP ‘Old News’. Check out the Mancunion’s full review here.
Fake it till you make it? Beabadoobee is a force to be reckoned with

Fake it till you make it? Beabadoobee is a force to be reckoned with

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
Blissful Escapism with debut EP from UoM’s own atmos bloom

Blissful Escapism with debut EP from UoM’s own atmos bloom

Self-titled debut EP from atmos bloom provides a serene escapism when its needed most
Live Review: The 1975

Live Review: The 1975

Deputy music editor, Georgina Davidson reviews The 1975 at Manchester Arena
Dirty Hit’s dream pop to rock showcase

Dirty Hit’s dream pop to rock showcase

Georgina Davidson chats to dream pop newcomers beebaadoobee, Oscar Lang and No Rome ahead of their performances at the Dirty Hit showcase
Live Review: YONAKA at Academy 2

Live Review: YONAKA at Academy 2

Jess Foster reviews YONAKA’s immersive performance at Manchester Academy 2
Live Review: Cassia at Manchester Cathedral

Live Review: Cassia at Manchester Cathedral

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
Live Review: Amber Run at The O2 Ritz

Live Review: Amber Run at The O2 Ritz

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

A tribute to Her’s

Bella Fleming writes about the loss of the talented young band Her’s and their outstanding contribution to the indie music world
Hot Right Now: Saytr Play

Hot Right Now: Saytr Play

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.
Preview: Ten Tonnes

Preview: Ten Tonnes

Issy Bolitho previews Ten Tonnes return to headline shows, bringing infectious indie-pop to Manchester’s The Deaf Institute.
Hot Right Now: Spilt Milk Society

Hot Right Now: Spilt Milk Society

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

Hot Right Now: Heir

Leeds-born five-piece Heir radiate a pool of light on the otherwise colder and darker autumn months
Album: Hippo Campus – Bambi

Album: Hippo Campus – Bambi

Contributor Jasmine Bennett takes a listen to Bambi, the new autumnal album by soft-sounding indie pop band, Hippo Campus
Tramlines Festival 2018

Tramlines Festival 2018

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