Becca Knight interviews two shows at Fuse FM, Neon Sunrise and The Hour of Power, to find out what it’s like to have a radio show, which songs get played on air and how rewarding having a show is

In a year where football has had a renaissance, Bands FC shines above the rest as a home for the unique

A punchy return to form for You Me At Six as they take the stage for a sold out show in celebration of ‘Take Of Your Colours’ 10th anniversary.

Fresh off a flight from New York, SG Lewis takes the time to discuss album concepts, motivations, and his UK tour, with contributor Pascale Chalmers-Arnold

The latest addition to Manchester’s legendary collection of music venues can be seen in the soon-to-open The Brickworks, located beneath the Barton Arcade between Deansgate and St Ann’s Square. Lily Martin explores what it has to offer.

Rock music photographer, Jill Furmanovsky, the person behind the exhibition ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ talks about her career and the art of music photography

Ashwin Tharoor considers the unique style and creation of The Beatles’ innovative White Album fifty years from its original release

Against The Current’s second album successfully makes an electronic sound appear surprisingly beautiful, writes Eleanor Roberts

Working through twinkling flotation tank ambience, wonky lo-fi techno, and glistening big room dubstep Deadmau5 took to Manchester’s renowned stage of WHP playing to an electrified full-capacity audience.

Emily Tandy reviews Opera North’s production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ at The Lowry

In this edition of Artefact of the Week, Ellis Coopey looks at the curious links between vinyl players and Japanese sword making

Spanish indie rock band Hinds deliver a euphoric, energetic and personal set at Academy 3 writes contributor Issy Bolitho

The cost of construction for the new arts centre will rise by almost £20m, taking the budget to a total of £130m

Jasmine Bennett reviews Cat Power’s beautiful return to the music industry with her tenth album, Wanderer.

Rising talent Maisie Peters spares a moment to talk to Alex Stagg before her supporting slot at the O2 Ritz, on Tom Walker’s UK tour

Lily Martin explores behind the scenes with The Blinders, reviewing their live performance at Academy 2 and chatting to the band about going on tour

Evocative, melancholic, and stylistically strong, Beach House put on a hypnotic show, pleasing a packed out crowd at Albert Hall reviews Pascale Chalmers-Arnold.

Scouse mod-rock legend Miles Kane talks about album inspiration and collaborations on his new album – Coup de Grace – with contributor Shivani Kaura.

Franc Moody unleash the funk at Manchester’s Deaf Institute, with an impressive repertoire of skill and musical variety, writes Ashwin Tharoor