Taking place below the streets of the city, the event was a timely comment on society in Britain today, perfectly encapsulating the dissatisfied, determined and defiant outlook of today’s youth

George Walker argues that Slowthai encapsulates the vast majority of a disaffected youth better than many who’ve tried before him

Deputy Music Editor Lily Martin reviews and meets Yorkshire band Children of the State at Jimmy’s Liverpool

Scottish indie wonders The Twilight Sad deliver an emotive performance to a diverse and energetic crowd, writes Cameron Taylor

“If anything, we stand for narcissism and selfishness.”

Australian surf rock trio Skegss bring a bit of Australian sun and laid back attitude to a gloomy Manchester day

Olivia White probes the intriguing minds and peculiar narratives behind one of the music industry’s most exhilarating live performers, HMLTD

Twisted Wheel are back, and this time they are here to stay writes contributor Freya Thomson as she catches up with frontman Jonny

Lily Martin reviews Blackpool-based Punk band Strange Bones, delving into the world of political music and mosh-pits at Manchester’s Deaf Institute

Cameron Taylor caught DZ Deathrays at Manchester’s YES, for a lively but ultimately disappointing show

Alexander Cresswell explores whether the musical golden age of Manchester is a thing of the past, or still yet to be reached

A Certain Ratio celebrated their 40th anniversary with a two-day festival at Manchester’s coolest venue, YES

They’re alternative, melodic and steadily gaining traction. Brighton quartet, YONAKA lie just at the forefront of a new movement that defies genre, writes Georgina Davidson.

Zene Davine, lead singer of glam punk group Queen Zee, talks politics, being a transwoman and the DIY production of their self-titled debut

Dylan James highlights the significance of Sound Cloud for upcoming artists and how it was vital a platform to some of the biggest musicians in the industry

Self proclaimed ‘melodic hardcore punk’ band- Basement, performed an emotional sell-out show at Club Academy writes contributor Alex Wain.

Despite the dramatic change in line up, Gang of Four manage to retain much of their classic punk ethos, writes contributor Cameron Taylor

Callum Lunn assesses The Story So Far’s growth in maturity evident that is upon the release of their latest album