‘We were waved off by the kindly staff and set off on our journey back to the now less appealing Fallowfield’

It’s been just over a month since the highly anticipated launch of Battlefield 1, so what’s the skinny? Was it worth the wait?

“Language is the cornerstone of civilisation”

Hair the Musical at Hope Mill theatre certainly leaves the audience on a high

HOME, Manchester presents Rachel Maclean’s insight into modern-day life, and the effects it has on our world-outlook and self-esteem

Nosedive is a technically successful pilot episode for the new season of Black Mirror — but is it really all that original?

Miriam went Hispi

The electro-soul duo have come a long way in a short time, and it’s hard not to watch HONNE perform and not fall in love, writes Tara Bharadia

Black Mirror series three is exactly as expected: a clumsy and blundering criticism of the modern world

Poliça’s pensive and brooding music comes alive at the Ritz with a thrilling sense of urgency, writes Christian Hurry

American Football’s long-awaited LP2 fails to differentiate itself from its acclaimed predecessor, Harry Sherrin writes

Lady Gaga’s new album is a Wild West shock to the Little Monsters’ systems, writes Alexandra Bickell

Director Tom Ford’s second endeavour

Roma Havers reviews the University of Manchester Comedy Society’s first open mic night

After a kaleidoscopic performance, KT Tunstall is certainly no shrinking violet, concludes Jeni Lambert

The Australian dance group have returned with a new member and a strong follow up to their 2013 debut, writes Tara Bharadia

The Greasy Strangler relies too heavily on contrived plot and crude imagery to succeed as a comedy

Kate Plays Christine explores the ethics of our fascination with tragedy and death

Hana Kelly bids a sad farewell to Two Door Cinema Club’s former glory on their third LP

Despite falling victim to a plateau of hate and internet trolls, Nickelback are a far cry from whimpering their swan song, writes Jeni Lambert