On their upcoming album Scatterbrains, Daily J mixes the vibes of the southern hemisphere with a cocktail of indie sounds springing from far closer to home. However the album misses a bit of magic, and it is hard to pinpoint exactly where

The Murder Capital return with a third album which combines their signature post-punk intensity with a lighter and mellower approach

Brighton art-rockers Squid return with an album marked by experimentation that simultaneously unsettles, startles and satisfies

YES hosted the 25th anniversary of one of Manchester’s most exciting labels, Akoustik Anarkhy

Returning to Manchester, the Libertines delivered as only they can, with a scrappy yet heartfelt set calling back to the indie sleaze era

Touring after the release of their sophomore album Midas, emerging indie sensation Wunderhorse take their live show to Manchester Academy

Truck Festival proved itself to be one of the country’s best, appealing to all audiences by bringing something for everyone and showcasing a variation of exciting new music

After announcing that they would be calling time on the band, Brighton indie darlings The Magic Gang bring an electrifying farewell set to Manchester’s New Century Hall

Vampire Weekend continue to cement a legacy and New York indie royalty with their newest offering, ‘Only God Was Above Us’

Manchester indie-rockers James impress yet again with their 18th studio album, Yummy

In the small, intimate setting of Liverpool’s o2 Academy 2, Dutch indie band Pip Blom took to the stage on February 6 to mark the start of the UK leg of their tour

The Last Dinner Party cement their place as one of the most innovative up-and-coming bands in the UK, showcasing operatic vocals and evocative lyrics on their debut LP

We observe Britain’s hottest indie prospect in action as they spread their ‘ecstasy’ at their most recent Manchester show

From excessive queuing and crowd arguments to throwing things on stage, it’s clear that concert etiquette is on the decline

The Mancunion sits down with London-based Indie band, Elephant Kind, originally hailing from Indonesia, to discuss their creative process, the Indonesian music scene, and the future of the worldwide music industry

The Mancunion sits down with Olivier nominee Ian McIntosh, ahead of the regional premiere of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar

Britpop titans Blur reunite for a fascinating ninth record on the back of their history-making shows at Wembley Stadium.

The Mancunion caught up with the Hull-born, Manchester-based singer-songwriter following her sold-out headline at YES Basement.

Jeremy Zucker returns for summer with new EP is nothing sacred?, a collection of songs covering everything from relationships to climate change.