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Preview: Ten Tonnes

Preview: Ten Tonnes

Issy Bolitho previews Ten Tonnes return to headline shows, bringing infectious indie-pop to Manchester’s The Deaf Institute.
Manchester Academy gig stopped early by suspected stabbing

Manchester Academy gig stopped early by suspected stabbing

The alleged victims were taken to hospital, but did not have life-threatening injuries, according to GMP
Behind the scenes at Fuse FM

Behind the scenes at Fuse FM

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
Interview: Nick Fraser, Bands FC co-creator

Interview: Nick Fraser, Bands FC co-creator

In a year where football has had a renaissance, Bands FC shines above the rest as a home for the unique
Live Review: You Me At Six

Live Review: You Me At Six

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.
In Conversation With SG Lewis

In Conversation With SG Lewis

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
Preview: The Brickworks Venue

Preview: The Brickworks Venue

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.
In conversation with Jill Furmanovsky

In conversation with Jill Furmanovsky

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
Record Reappraisal: The Beatles (The White Album)

Record Reappraisal: The Beatles (The White Album)

Ashwin Tharoor considers the unique style and creation of The Beatles’ innovative White Album fifty years from its original release
Album Review: Past Lives – Against the Current

Album Review: Past Lives – Against the Current

Against The Current’s second album successfully makes an electronic sound appear surprisingly beautiful, writes Eleanor Roberts
Live Review: Deadmau5 (WHP)

Live Review: Deadmau5 (WHP)

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.
Review: Opera North – Tosca

Review: Opera North – Tosca

Emily Tandy reviews Opera North’s production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ at The Lowry
Artefact of the Week: Koetsu Cartridges

Artefact of the Week: Koetsu Cartridges

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

Live Review: Hinds

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

Live Review: Sam Fender

Daisy Lester reviews Tyneside singer Sam Fender’s live performance at Soup Kitchen in NQ
Cost of new arts venue, The Factory, rises by almost £20m

Cost of new arts venue, The Factory, rises by almost £20m

The cost of construction for the new arts centre will rise by almost £20m, taking the budget to a total of £130m
Album Review: Wanderer by Cat Power

Album Review: Wanderer by Cat Power

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

Live Review: Maisie Peters

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
In conversation with The Blinders

In conversation with The Blinders

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
Live Review: Beach House

Live Review: Beach House

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