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Introducing: Artifact

We caught up with Artifact to discuss polyrhythmic patterns, production techniques and his upcoming set at the Simple Things Festival.

Travel: Unknown Festival

ANOTHER festival in Croatia? Joe Hand gives his verdict on Warehouse Project’s Unknown.

Review: Dimensions Festival

Whilst only in its second year, Dimensions establishes itself as one of the finest festivals around.

Interview: Sub Focus

In anticipation for the release of his new album ‘Torus’, Phoebe Clarke caught up with Nick Douwma aka Sub Focus to discuss space ships, inspirations and collaborations.

Feature: Looking Beyond Warehouse

Sam Bartram explores the positives a smaller club night provides.

Opinion: Giving Classical A Chance

Continuing the fresher guide to our vibrant city, Phoebe Clarke argues that Manchester students don’t give Classical Music a chance.

Bohemian Grove @ Islington Mill

Nancy Barnes draws our attention to the artistic work that goes into a night out, beside the music.

Review: Eastern Electrics

From humble beginnings throwing low-key parties down in the capital, it’s surprising how fast Eastern Electrics has morphed into a proper festival

Interview: Baillie Walsh – Springsteen & I

Director Baillie Walsh talks Bruce and his fans following the release of Springsteen & I.

Preview: Parklife

Parklife returns for another year, the only question is ‘where will you be?’

Music and Politics – What’s going on?

Does politics have a place in music? Tom Ingham thinks so

Interview: Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez

We caught one half of Masters At Work waxing lyrical on 45s, the consequences of technology and Nuyorican Soul II

Manchester Bhangra Society

Rajkumar Khera talks about dancing, culture, Pangaea and The Bhangra Showdown

Society Swap

This week Rosie Webster of the She Choir trades places with Molly Byrne from the Dance Society

John Williams: The man behind the music

Following his recent Oscar nod, we take a look at the film score maestro’s road to legendary status

Live: Little Green Cars

Are Little Green Cars just another band in the ever growing country-rock genre? Tom Ingham finds out

Live: The Darkness

Catsuits, hair and rock signs – The Darkness reach Manchester on their Let Them Eat Cake World Tour

Video: To Kill A King – ‘Cold Skin’

To Kill A King live in session for University of Manchester student media

Interview: Netsky

Dan J quizzes Belgium’s favourite DJ on playing Parklife, percussion and popularity

The films are alive with the Sound of Music

Sophie James celebrates the importance of music in cinema