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Sterling Press return to London with a bang

Sterling Press return to London with a bang

Sterling Press return home to London with an unforgettable night at the Sebright Arms! Deputy Music Editor Serena Jemmett reviews their highly anticipated gig.
Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall

Live Review: Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Macy Gray and the California Jet Club at Albert Hall
Catbandcat: An experience

Catbandcat: An experience

Elilee Arulkumar talks to Catbandcat on influences, improvisation, and the difficult task of finding a genre to label themselves with.
Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Rodney Rock The Peer Hat

Matt Loreti reviews a night of experimental chaos from Rodney at The Peer Hat featuring births, sex friends, and audience participation.
Lorde lights up Manchester with the Solar Power Tour

Lorde lights up Manchester with the Solar Power Tour

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews an exceptional set from Lorde at Victoria Warehouse.
‘Roaring crowds in Manchester’: Declan McKenna rocks the Albert Hall

‘Roaring crowds in Manchester’: Declan McKenna rocks the Albert Hall

Declan McKenna rocks the Albert Hall on the much-awaited tour for his sophomore album ‘Zeros’.
Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews a riotous return to Manchester from Leeds post-punk band and masters of satire Yard Act.
Live Review: Kae Tempest at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Live Review: Kae Tempest at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Conrad Pope reviews Kae Tempest’s unforgettable show at the Albert Hall.
The Snuts are leading the revolution to “Burn the Empire”, starting in Manchester Academy

The Snuts are leading the revolution to “Burn the Empire”, starting in Manchester Academy

Serena Jemmet follows up her single review and interview with a review of The Snuts’ sold-out Manchester Academy gig!
Live Review: Crawlers at YES Pink Room

Live Review: Crawlers at YES Pink Room

Daniel Tsourekas reviews Crawlers’ return to Manchester.
Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Millie Sheppard reviews a nostalgic night of hits from The Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller
The Chats: An explosive performance at the Manchester Academy

The Chats: An explosive performance at the Manchester Academy

Emily Johnston reviews an energised night at the Manchester Academy from Aussie punks The Chats.
Luna Blue live at 33 Oldham St: Who wants an egg shaker!?

Luna Blue live at 33 Oldham St: Who wants an egg shaker!?

Will Waterhouse reviews Luna Blue’s set at 33 Oldham Street
Live Review: CMAT at The Deaf Institute

Live Review: CMAT at The Deaf Institute

Irish country-pop sensation CMAT thrilled The Deaf Institute’s audience during her first UK headline tour
Live Review: Future Islands

Live Review: Future Islands

Future Islands combine the perfect amount of emotional reminiscence and techno-beat movement to create a night of immersive sound and boogying.
Live Review: Bears in Trees at Club Academy

Live Review: Bears in Trees at Club Academy

First time reviewer Charlie Roberts reviews Bears in Trees live at Club Academy covering tiktok, their live sound, and how they’re leaving teens with a more positive messages than their predecessors.
Live Review: The Stranglers wave goodbye with a whirlwind of greatest hits

Live Review: The Stranglers wave goodbye with a whirlwind of greatest hits

The punk-rock icons celebrate their 50 year career with a greatest hits set at Manchester’s O2 Apollo.
Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Live Review: Mel C at O2 Ritz

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Mel C, aka Sporty Spice, at O2 Ritz Manchester
Live review: Legss at YES basement

Live review: Legss at YES basement

Kristin Cooper reviews Post-punk group Legss play to a sold out crowd at YES basement with support from Pyncher and Mandrake Handshake.
Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Live Review: Shame – the pioneers of a new post-punk wave?

Emily Johnston reviews a riveting and riotous night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, courtesy of post-punkers shame.