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Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure

Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure

We discuss Springleaf Podcast, the new audio sitcom created by the much loved British stand-up comic James Acaster.
‘The shrill from the terraces’: Tracks that define the beautiful game for me

‘The shrill from the terraces’: Tracks that define the beautiful game for me

The intertwining of football and music is inevitable, and with it comes memories too vivid to be forgotten
The Vaccines live at Manchester Academy

The Vaccines live at Manchester Academy

The Vaccines return to Manchester Academy to perform an electrifying set of both old and new material
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes: “Well done, you’ve just found your album”

Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes: “Well done, you’ve just found your album”

Frank Carter and Dean Richardson gush about their upcoming Dark Rainbow World Tour following the success of the album’s release
Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme

Financial boost for northern creative industries under government’s Create Growth programme

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer led the WeCreate Conference on November 13, launching the ‘Create Growth’ programme to support technological and financial development of the creative sector
EXCLUSIVE DJ Billy interview: the star at the centre of every student’s favourite Friday night

EXCLUSIVE DJ Billy interview: the star at the centre of every student’s favourite Friday night

In DJ Billy’s “first and only” interview, The Mancunion sat down with the icon of a Friday night at The Vic and unearthed a series of revelations: ranging from DJ Billy’s humble rise to fame, his connections to Justin Bieber, and his future at The Vic
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review – A celebration of all things Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review – A celebration of all things Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s latest concert film brings collective joy amongst her fans as she performs her biggest hits for three whole hours
The return of the Vinyl Frontier society: “There’s infinite potential for conversation”

The return of the Vinyl Frontier society: “There’s infinite potential for conversation”

From Nina Simone to SOPHIE, all manner of music gets a fair hearing at Manchester’s premier album book-club, and this year’s committee are looking to expand the weekly music discussion group even further
Gracie Abrams live in Manchester: A Night of Devotion

Gracie Abrams live in Manchester: A Night of Devotion

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams gives a spectacular performance at her sold-out Manchester Academy show
Squid: “We’re not really too worried about everything making perfect sense”

Squid: “We’re not really too worried about everything making perfect sense”

Ahead of a European tour to support the release of their sophomore album O’Monolith, Anton Pearson of Squid sat down to chat all things music, literature, and the climate with The Mancunion
Live Review: Wallice Live @ YES, Manchester, 01/06/23

Live Review: Wallice Live @ YES, Manchester, 01/06/23

Dirty Hit’s Wallice brings her grungy and dynamic indie-pop to YES Basement, Manchester.
All you need to know about Dot to Dot Festival 2023…

All you need to know about Dot to Dot Festival 2023…

Dot to Dot Festival returns to Bristol and Nottingham for a jam-packed day of local and international talent, with the likes of Yard Act, Alvvays, The Murder Capital, and more!
‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale’ – Tyler, The Creator bounces back with new bonus tracks

‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale’ – Tyler, The Creator bounces back with new bonus tracks

Is Tyler, The Creator’s new deluxe ‘The Estate Sale’ worthy of the attention it has gained from those who were underwhelmed by the original ‘CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST’?
Album: U2 – Songs of Surrender

Album: U2 – Songs of Surrender

Bono and co. dive into U2’s illustrious back catalogue, returning to deliver almost three hours of re-recorded hits and album tracks, with mixed results
Live review: Sleeping With Sirens at O2 Ritz Manchester

Live review: Sleeping With Sirens at O2 Ritz Manchester

Sleeping With Sirens bring their CTRL + ALT + DEL tour to a sold-out O2 Ritz in Manchester
In conversation with A Certain Ratio

In conversation with A Certain Ratio

A Certain Ratio discuss their upcoming album 1982, their favourite music right now and iconic Manchester venues
Rape culture in the music industry: Raye’s ‘Ice Cream Man.’

Rape culture in the music industry: Raye’s ‘Ice Cream Man.’

In this stunning but devastating song, Raye speaks for all women who have experienced sexual assault
Gig Review: The Social Club at The Lions Den, 17/02/23

Gig Review: The Social Club at The Lions Den, 17/02/23

The Social Club bring their passionate Britpop influence and innovation to The Lions Den
Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Bedroom-pop singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams’ debut album, Good Riddance, is finally here
Omar Apollo’s new track ‘3 Boys’ continues his growth in 2023 following the immense success of his album ‘Ivory’

Omar Apollo’s new track ‘3 Boys’ continues his growth in 2023 following the immense success of his album ‘Ivory’

Is Omar Apollo climbing higher up the ladder towards becoming the new Frank Ocean with the success of new track ‘3 Boys’?