Contributor Lucy Brenner checks out Fallowfield’s recently opened Greek deli and take-away, Tzatziki

Contributors Lucy & Katie head to the VIP launch of Banyan Bar & kitchen to get a preview taste of what’s on offer

Previous editor Ben Walker steps in to the earthy fumes of Rusholme’s NQ-style community coffee spot, Anchor, where sharing is caring

Zakk Brown chats to Manchester’s own hot new starlings FLESH about their new-found fame, a scattershot of influences, and their own self-defined ‘Snotpop’ sound

Katie Green heads to Deansgate to see if there’s anything different about this buffet chain

Food Editor Ellie Gibbs reviews the newly opened Urban Cookhouse on Princess Street

Primavera’s line-up, Barcelona’s sea side; sound and setting in perfect harmony

Did Batman: Arkham Knight life up to the reputation of its predecessors or has the Batman lost what it takes to succeed? Stephen Lewis gives us his view on the game in his review

Synkro’s excellent debut album showcases a more mature sound

Ellie Gibbs reviews the recently refurbished Cornerhouse, in its new location as arts & culture complex HOME

The Strokes roll out the hits whilst Blur perform a career spanning spet

Beat-Herder is a true treasure and triumph of the North

The Mayfield Depot has its last hurrah

Indulging Les Claypool’s obsession for everything Wonka, Primus perform a 3-hour set including a full rendition of the Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory soundtrack

Sub-Lingual Tablet is a statement that stands on its own

The Mancunion’s own Rachel Connolly has her mind blown by Sónar’s electronic extravaganza

High Hoops couple bookings and location to great effect

Gottwood finds that happy medium between both the serene escapism sought from festivals, and the hedonism of underground dance culture

Unfortunately, Brotherhood alone doesn’t guarantee a good set

Stornoway engage with the audience with their heartfelt connectivity blended with just a hint of Southern-English polite humour