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Live Review: HAIM @ Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Live Review: HAIM @ Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Sarah Taylor reviews HAIM at their second Manchester stop on their One More HAIM Tour.
Live Review: Paloma Faith @ Haydock Racecourse

Live Review: Paloma Faith @ Haydock Racecourse

Jessica Hamilton reviews Paloma Faith’s breath-taking summer set at Haydock Racecourse on her Age of Optimism Tour.
In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity
Fruit, Sex, Sadness: Harry Styles returns with Harry’s House

Fruit, Sex, Sadness: Harry Styles returns with Harry’s House

A review of the funky new Harry Styles record, Harry’s House, by Owen Scott.
In conversation with Dorian Electra

In conversation with Dorian Electra

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy talks to Dorian Electra about genre-defying music, gender-bending fashion, and “trendy” queerness
NOISY talk tour, festivals, and future

NOISY talk tour, festivals, and future

Maddy Oxley sits down with NOISY to discuss their festival appearances and new material this summer.
Live Review: Dua Lipa confirms her star power at a sold-out Manchester Arena show

Live Review: Dua Lipa confirms her star power at a sold-out Manchester Arena show

Bringing some of the catchiest pop tunes of recent years to the Manchester Arena, Dua Lipa proved to be one of the leading pop stars in the music world.
Live Review: Crawlers at YES Pink Room

Live Review: Crawlers at YES Pink Room

Daniel Tsourekas reviews Crawlers’ return to Manchester.
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.
Born To Die 10 Years On: Did Lana Del Rey make the best pop record of the 2010s?

Born To Die 10 Years On: Did Lana Del Rey make the best pop record of the 2010s?

As Lana Del Rey’s seminal album Born To Die turns 10, Sarah Taylor looks back at its legacy and influence.
In Conversation with: SPINN

In Conversation with: SPINN

Ahead of the release of their second LP ‘Outside Of The Blue’, Sarah Taylor sits down with Jonny Quinn of SPINN to chat taking inspiration from mental health, politics, horror films and Christmas!
Angelic vocals defy musical trends for Nothing But Thieves

Angelic vocals defy musical trends for Nothing But Thieves

On every occasion, Connor feels like your best friend, just in need of a shoulder to cry on and a sympathetic pair of ears. The audience is always more than willing to provide.
In conversation with: Lucy Deakin

In conversation with: Lucy Deakin

Read our chat with Lucy Deakin, a Manchester based singer who’s supported Larkins and is set to be the next big thing in pop
Album review: Chemtrails Over The Country Club by Lana Del Rey

Album review: Chemtrails Over The Country Club by Lana Del Rey

Following a masterpiece isn’t easy. Lana Del Rey’s 2019 album Norman Fucking Rockwell was one of the most universally acclaimed albums of that year, if not the entire decade, and certainly the most acclaimed of the artist’s career. When it was announced that her next album, also produced by Jack Antonoff, would be released the […]
SOPHIE – The striking sounds of a pioneer producer

SOPHIE – The striking sounds of a pioneer producer

Culture Editor Georgina Davidson takes a dive into the concepts and emergence of avant-pop producer SOPHIE, remembered for her future-facing sound and style
The same interview, a pandemic apart – In conversation with Mae Muller

The same interview, a pandemic apart – In conversation with Mae Muller

Music Editor Reece Ritchie catches up with Mae Muller to talk all things LA, her new EP and supporting Liam Payne of One Direction stardom. Putting into words just how life has changed for artists this past year
My Thoughts Exactly – The feminist icon and legend that is Lily Allen

My Thoughts Exactly – The feminist icon and legend that is Lily Allen

Jasmine Rowland takes a trip down memory lane, and looks at the life of Lilly Allen in her best selling autobiography My Thoughts Exactly
Live review: Dido at O2 Apollo

Live review: Dido at O2 Apollo

Noughties pop star Dido returned to Manchester’s O2 Apollo after a 15 year hiatus to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of her award-winning debut album No Angel
Album Review: Reflections by Hannah Diamond

Album Review: Reflections by Hannah Diamond

Alan examines Hannah Diamond’s debut studio album Reflections which hints at the sound of pop in the next decade
Live Review: Mahalia at the Albert Hall

Live Review: Mahalia at the Albert Hall

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