The man loved by students has gained popularity over the years for his carefree approach to live and his love of playing music

Will Stonier reviews the disappointing new album from King Krule

Reflecting on the death of Andrew Weatherall, Will Stonier looks at the breadth and depth of the late musician’s influence on the UK post-punk landscape

Harry Thorfinn profiles Manchester band, Pleasures

Dara Coker explains why J Hus’ latest offering, Big Conspiracy, encapsulates everything that makes the UK rapper so charming

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews 1927’s Roots at HOME

Emerging artist Mahalia played an outstanding gig at Manchester’s Albert Hall, writes Issy Khayal

Alex Walker reflects on the devastating spectrum of emotions evoked by Amanda Palmer’s emphatic gig at Manchester’s Albert Hall

Will Stonier reviews Matthew Halsall at YES, a performance haunted by the apparitions of 60s spiritual jazz

Research has found that people working in the music industry are more likely to develop tinnitus than people working in quieter occupational jobs

Will Stonier reminisces on what makes record stores so special this Record Store Day

Jemma Harris discusses the impact the resurgence in vinyl sales is having on the environment

James Carroll discusses his disappointment of the Reverend and The Maker’s Manchester gig, due to an overly-aggressive crowd and poor sound issues

Jemma Harris discusses the new single from Manchester’s own The 1975, a track focussed on social anxiety

Eleanor Roberts chats with Sleeping With Sirens about their new album, the writing process, and tattoos of singer Kellin Quinn’s face

Leilani Neil discusses the media’s obsession with perpetuating racist stereotypes of black men…

Dylan James and Sam Dynes enjoy themselves as noise-rock implodes around them

Manchester’s Everyman Cinema St John’s is hosting the Stealing Sheep “BIG WOWS” Video Series Premiere on Wednesday, 13 November

Freddie Gibbs continues to demonstrate why he’s a bastion of progressive, authentic hip hop

Part concert, part visual album, part essay, and part reflection, Bruce Springsteen’s Western Stars sometimes lacks focus, but is a stunning effort nonetheless, writes Ellie Martin