Despite missing first place overall by Blackpool, Manchester has been recognised as a music capital for three music genres

Local Natives impress a sell-out crowd at Gorilla with their unique harmony-heavy rock music and infectious stage presence, Brendan Nixon reviews

Two Door put in a solid performance, padding out the set with crowd-pleasers and big hits – a social currency the crowd seemed happy to trade in

Beloved indie-pop band The Magic Gang performed a warm up show before Neighbourhood Festival in the intimate setting of the Pink Room at YES

Wilco’s new album Ode To Joy shows the band recapture their classic music style and lyrical anxiety through their muse of America’s current political climate

Taking place below the streets of the city, the event was a timely comment on society in Britain today, perfectly encapsulating the dissatisfied, determined and defiant outlook of today’s youth

A critical analysis of alternative indie rock group Surf Curse’s newest album titled Heaven Surrounds You

Jess Foster reviews Manchester band Pale Waves on their return to headline their hometown venue Academy 1, with support from Sports Team

Charlotte Hughes runs down the best places to escape to this autumn

James Carroll reviews Sam Fenders latest album, with themes political, riffs lyrical, and a Brit Award’s critics choice.

Old-time favourites Dantevilles feature as this week’s Hot Right Now. Having recently played a sold-out gig at Salford’s Eagle Inn in the wake of their comeback to the music scene, they are impressing fans both old and new with their tight sets and new writing

It seems like every week there’s a different festival happening in Manchester; here’s a selection of our favourite Mancunian film festivals

Freya Thomson discusses the contradictory political views of The Smiths’ front-man, Morrissey

Clairo drops her debut album in the shape of Immunity, a soft and sweet recollection of her teenage years

Contributor Caolán Coleman reviews Heir’s latest 80s pop nugget ‘What You Haven’t Got’ as they continue to rise up in Leeds’ indie scene

Jake Oliver reviews Anteros’ debut full-length release, When We Land, which sees a clash between the band’s original DIY grit and newer, more impressive production elements

Drenge play an underwhelming set as Valeras perform admirably

Hot Chip as fresh ever performing old favourites and new tunes at Gorilla writes contributor Freya Thomson

Jack Melvin chats to Drenge about their return to touring hot off the back of their latest full-length release ‘Strange Creatures’ and gives his take on their O2 Ritz headline show

Georgina discusses style and creating a unique sound with Kashmere frontman, Joey Newey in the wake of their latest single release ‘Gravity’