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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
All in all, an effort to be proud of from this up-and-coming London based metalcore band.
Marling’s songs are personal, honest and at time, genuinely affecting.
The answer to rock n roll’s drought or just one more revival?
Dog Is Dead have that feel good vibe that’ll hold them in good stead for the coming festival season.
It’s not everyday you see a band emerge to the sound of ‘Circle of Life’.
Rizzle Kicks’ live show can be fairly described as harmless fun.
They filled the venue, pleased the crowd and proved their place.
Tonight proves why Manchester will always welcome The Twang with open arms.
A mesmerising and genuinely impressive set from the Edinburgh quartet.
He may sound good as a soundtrack to your M&S meal for two but a live performer he is not.
Sleigh Bells give the unwavering impression that there’s nothing in the world they’d rather be doing that performing for us.
If TKaK continue to produce songs of this magnitude, the future will be bright for these London boys.
If tonight was any indication of the summer ahead, it’s going to be wild one.
Winner of the BBC’s Sound of 2012, Michael Kiwanuka, takes to the stage at Ruby Lounge.
Musically they’re an acquired taste, lyrically they’re completely absurd, but Pulled Apart by Horses are riotously good fun.
This had an atmosphere that far out-weighed the sum of its parts.
Two Door Cinema Club, Metronomy, Tribes and Azealia Banks play to a packed out Academy.
Steadfast honesty and a clear dedication mean The Twilight Sad deserve their die-hard and adoring fanbase.
It’s impossible not to raise questions about how ‘live’ a performance from 2 men with computers and decks really is.
The BBC may love them but Hannah Mead certainly doesn’t.
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