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Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’ single review

Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’ single review

Will Waterhouse reviews and looks for clues in Harry Styles’ recent single As It Was.
Peter Doherty and Frédéric Lo – The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime Album Review

Peter Doherty and Frédéric Lo – The Fantasy Life of Poetry & Crime Album Review

Teddy Maloney takes a deep dive into the new album from Libertines frontman Peter Doherty and French composer Frédéric Lo.
Album Review: Crash – Charli XCX

Album Review: Crash – Charli XCX

Charli XCX trades in her hyperpop sound to produce vintage inspired pop bangers in her fifth studio album Crash. The Mancunion focuses on the albums singles, successes and failures.
Review: Saving Britney

Review: Saving Britney

Is there more to #FreeBritney than meets the eye? Saving Britney follows a fan’s love affair with the star, who secretly saves her.
Manchester Beyond Rock

Manchester Beyond Rock

Introducing Manchester’s new musical talents, existing outside of Manchester’s rock roots
The films for you: How cinematic is your university experience?

The films for you: How cinematic is your university experience?

Film editor Benjy Klauber looks back at some of the best, and worst, depictions of university life in British film and TV.
Just a random kid from Bombay

Just a random kid from Bombay

I am an International student from Mumbai, India. There is a lot I love about that city, and how it makes me feel.
Dance through the decades: WIM’s Time Trippin’ club-night

Dance through the decades: WIM’s Time Trippin’ club-night

This Tuesday grab your friends and dress-up groovy for WIM’s Time Trippin’ extravaganza! A decade for everyone!
Alix Page ‘Old News’ Review

Alix Page ‘Old News’ Review

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Alix Page shows potential on debut EP ‘Old News’. Check out the Mancunion’s full review here.
To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

We take a look at Baratzuri’s menu for a Valentine’s Day feast at Escape to Freight Island, featuring live music from ‘Perfectly Frank’
FUZE UK x POM Valentine’s Tour: Meet, Match and Make Connections

FUZE UK x POM Valentine’s Tour: Meet, Match and Make Connections

Make a real connection this month and head down to a unique Valentine’s event in the city where you can meet your match and dance till dawn
Live review: Legss at YES basement

Live review: Legss at YES basement

Kristin Cooper reviews Post-punk group Legss play to a sold out crowd at YES basement with support from Pyncher and Mandrake Handshake.
In Conversation with Alt-J

In Conversation with Alt-J

With their fourth studio album due out early next month, Alt-J discuss The Dream LP and creating safe spaces at concerts.
Has the ‘vinyl revival’ gone too far?

Has the ‘vinyl revival’ gone too far?

Brexit, Covid, Adele? Article discussing the current problems with vinyl production and why new releases are being pushed back
Underground Soundtrack of 2021

Underground Soundtrack of 2021

Blake Crompton rounds up albums which often that go under the radar for best releases of 2021
Valentine: the wistfully transparent sophomore album from Snail Mail

Valentine: the wistfully transparent sophomore album from Snail Mail

Snail Mail’s sophomore album beautifully conveys her emotions, and does not hold back.
Live Review: Freya Beer bewitches Night & Day

Live Review: Freya Beer bewitches Night & Day

Sarah Taylor reviews an enchanting set from Freya Beer, who interweaves poetry with glam-rock instrumentals making for a captivating show.
RED Revisited

RED Revisited

Taylor Swift’s RED boasts 10 ‘from the vault’ songs as well as a comprehensive rerecord of the original album.
Misogyny Still Defines the Music Industry in 2021

Misogyny Still Defines the Music Industry in 2021

Emily Johnston delves deep into how misogyny continues to influence contemporary music, from the dominance of male production, to the safety of women at gigs.
King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

King No-One enchant the O2 Ritz

The alternative-indie rock band King No-One took Manchester by storm for their final show of the tour.