From pub crawls to Freshers' events, drinking can feel unavoidable, and sobriety can feel isolating. Here's how to miss out on the hangovers, not the fun
Alica MacDonald's 'Finding Emily' provides an inventive spin on the rom-com for a modern audience thanks to a strong sense of place – and UoM's campus
Insidious is back with nothing further to say, leaving in the wake of the Lamberts a 'fresh' start only aiming to parrot its ghastly blueprint
Everybody’s favourite Leicester five-piece tackles the dreaded ‘second album syndrome’ with mixed success
The Orielles release their highly anticipated album ‘Tableau’, a cosmic 16-track record which defies the limitations of musical genres
Halifax trio The Orielles trade psychedelic-rock for a darker, distorted sound, aided by The Northern Session Collective Orchestra at Stoller Hall
Indie favourites Maxïmo Park play a set of non-stop bangers at Manchester Academy, with support from Pip Blom
Alex Cooper reviews the seventh studio album from Kasabian.
Jamie T’s new album ‘Theory of Whatever’ does not disappoint. The Mancunion reviews the indie king’s fifth album.
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity
Owen Scott reviews the second album by indie icon Beabadoobee.
Preview for this year’s Moovin Festival on 26-28th August, featuring Moodyman, Shy FX, and many more.
Conrad Pope reviews the excellent new LP from South London spoken-word artist Kae Tempest.
The Mancunion review Arcade Fire’s latest release ‘The Lightning, I,II’ – but lightning didn’t even strike once on this single, never mind twice.
Deputy Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews the debut album from indie darlings Wet Leg.
Emily Johnston reviews an energised night at the Manchester Academy from Aussie punks The Chats.
Will Waterhouse reviews Luna Blue’s set at 33 Oldham Street
MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2 combines wit, romance, thriller and politics to create a highly entertaining 70’s comedy
Alex Cooper reviews The Mysterines’ explosive debut album ‘Reeling’.
Indie expert and Mancunion Dan Knight gives his opinion on the new Sherlocks Record. A band that should be his home town heroes but fails to impress.
Florence + the Machine confront misogyny in the music industry on new single ‘King.’ Molly Gregson reviews.
A review of ‘The Kooks’ live at Manchester o2 Victoria Warehouse as they tour their 15 year old album ‘Inside in/Inside out’
CODA may have been overlooked due to its innocuous Apple TV+ release but its warm yet thoughtful outlook makes it one of 2021’s best coming-of-age tales.
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