Chart-topper Jake Bugg visits Club Academy as part of his final lap of basement venues

DIIV mark their first visit to Manchester with a spellbinding set at the Deaf Institute

Frank Carter’s new outfit open for Lostprophets and steal the show

Week Seven – Friday 9th November

Architects’ stage presence alone isn’t enough to deliver a convincing performance 13th November 2012 Academy 2 5/10

Justin Vernon’s reputation as one of the defining artists of the past few years is vindicated with a resplendent set at the Arena Manchester Arena 9th November 2012 9/10

Sound Control 25th September 4 Stars

Manchester Academy 25th September 4/5 stars Charlie Boydell-Smith