An explosive career-defining set from Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes at Manchester Academy

It’s rare to witness a band of only two albums grow to this size and majesty, and the result is a crowd who will roar at every opening drum pattern and bass riff.

After reviewing her live in concert, Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Melanie Martinez’ theatrical livestream, Can’t Wait Till I’m Out of K-12

Ella Broadbent reviews Liam Gallagher’s new virtual event ‘Down By The River Thames’

Gentlemen’s Dub Club played an outstanding show at Manchester Academy 2, writes Luisa Bax

Harry Thorfinn reviews Dry Cleaning at their Manchester gig, noting exceptional lyricism from such a young band

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Melanie Martinez’s K-12 Tour, a theatrical concert experience, at the O2 Apollo

Jess Foster reviews YONAKA’s immersive performance at Manchester Academy 2

Emerging artist Mahalia played an outstanding gig at Manchester’s Albert Hall, writes Issy Khayal

Whitney surprised and endeared their audience with their recent performance at Albert Hall; bringing the right levels of energy and technical mastery to get a dedicated fanbase swaying along gladly

Writer Reece Ritchie reviews Oliver Tree, the scooter riding, meme creating, bowl cut bearing genre bender and his performance at Manchester Academy 2

Hometown favourites Fuzzy Sun played Manchester’s Academy 3 to a raptuous crowd, despite absences and a disappointing support act

After winning the title of the best album of the year, Fontaines DC’s gig at O2 Ritz fell far short of expectations, writes Bella Fleming

Writer Matthew Wilders reviews Lewis Capaldi’s latest performance at Manchester Academy, with support by up-and-comers the Snuts and Grace Carter

Matthew Wilders reviews Dragonforce’s latest performance at Manchester Academy, and looks at if they’ve managed to adapt their sound beyond their Guitar Hero fame

Brighton punk band Squid brought exceptional live music and energy to YES (Pink Room) but were still unable to excite the reserved crowd

Kerry Scott reviews Japanese genre-bending girl band CHAI as they perform at the Pink Room in YES (pink room) with outfit changes, an inspirational speech mid-set and choreographed dancing

Sam Dynes discusses how the riotous Irish quintet The Murder Capital made the crowd erupt at their sold out show at Manchester’s YES (the Pink Room)

Laura Davies reviews artists New Rules and Mae Muller, the supporting acts for the LM5 Tour at the Manchester Arena

Yorkshire based quintet SHEAFS graced the stage at iconic Manchester venue Night & Day Cafe, impressing fans and newcomers alike