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Alive! Fest 2024 – Read All About It!

Here it is! The Mancunion Music Section’s coverage of last week’s Alive fest at the Student Union, a showcase of the great and the good of student music
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BAD DREAMS at New Century Hall: All you need to know

BAD DREAMS at New Century Hall: All you need to know

Everything you need to know about BAD DREAMS ahead of the eleven band extravaganza at the end of May
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DIIV live in Manchester: Shoegaze stars promise enlightenment

DIIV live in Manchester: Shoegaze stars promise enlightenment

Misspelt shoegazers DIIV took to New Century Hall, with special guests in Hull’s bdrmm
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Album review: The Foyer Project – In: Static

Album review: The Foyer Project – In: Static

Dark, dramatic, devastating: the experimental, UoM-student-produced album has been remixed and reissued alongside a selection of previously-unreleased tracks
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Squid: “We’re not really too worried about everything making perfect sense”

Squid: “We’re not really too worried about everything making perfect sense”

Ahead of a European tour to support the release of their sophomore album O’Monolith, Anton Pearson of Squid sat down to chat all things music, literature, and the climate with The Mancunion
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Gang of Four: “The thing that makes any city worthwhile is having loads of students”

Gang of Four: “The thing that makes any city worthwhile is having loads of students”

Gang of Four vocalist Jon King sits down with the Mancunion to talk post-punk, student life, and Frank Ocean.
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“Music doesn’t often go for joy, and there’s nothing more elating than humour” – In Conversation with Yard Act

“Music doesn’t often go for joy, and there’s nothing more elating than humour” – In Conversation with Yard Act

Yard Act frontman James Smith talks fatherhood, the difficult second album, hip-hop and the surprising similarities between music and stand-up comedy
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Live review: Black Country, New Road @ New Century Hall, Manchester

Live review: Black Country, New Road @ New Century Hall, Manchester

Black Country, New Road returned to Manchester for their biggest headliner in the city to date, showcasing songs from their Live at Bush Hall album.
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Warmduscher bring their chaos to The Pink Room, Yes

Warmduscher bring their chaos to The Pink Room, Yes

Subversive five-piece Warmduscher brought the noise to the Pink Room
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Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Live review: milk. – Dublin’s newest export are best served hot!

Dublin four-piece milk. bring their brand of alt-pop to Manchester Academy 3, with support from Gloria
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The Slow Readers Club come home to Manchester

The Slow Readers Club come home to Manchester

The Slow Readers Club returned to the Albert Hall, and brought their brand of doom-pop to the masses
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“No more questions”: Shame shake up New Century Hall

“No more questions”: Shame shake up New Century Hall

Visiting Manchester’s iconic venue following the release of their third album Food for Worms, the South London band prove they can’t be pigeonholed
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Live review: black midi at Village Underground

Live review: black midi at Village Underground

Experimental post-punk outfit black midi brought their show to Village Underground, showcasing material from lockdown album Calvacade
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Live Review: Hotel Lux at The Deaf Institute

Live Review: Hotel Lux at The Deaf Institute

In the wake of their new album Hands Across the Creek, Hotel Lux perform at The Deaf Institute for the third stop on their UK tour
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Lightning struck itself: Tom Verlaine, Television, and Marquee Moon

Lightning struck itself: Tom Verlaine, Television, and Marquee Moon

Reflecting upon the illustrious life and legacy of Television founder Tom Verlaine after his passing on January 28
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In conversation with The Murder Capital: “The emotional potency is there, and if anything, it’s stronger now”

In conversation with The Murder Capital: “The emotional potency is there, and if anything, it’s stronger now”

The Mancunion speaks to The Murder Capital about life on tour and their much anticipated second album, Gigi’s Recovery
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Live review: Sorry pour their hearts out at White Hotel

Live review: Sorry pour their hearts out at White Hotel

London five-piece Sorry came to White Hotel last week following the October release of their second album
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10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

10 Must-See Acts at Reading and Leeds Festival 2022

Whether you’re a rock, hip-hop, or pop-punk fan, you’re bound to discover your new favourite artist at Leeds Festival this year – check out our picks for ones to watch.
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Sorry Announce New Album With ‘Let The Lights On’

Sorry Announce New Album With ‘Let The Lights On’

Molly Gregson reviews the new track from London post-punks Sorry.
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Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Live Review: Yard Act – Completely chaotic in the best way possible

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews a riotous return to Manchester from Leeds post-punk band and masters of satire Yard Act.
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