Loyle Carner returns to Manchester with his new album Yesterday’s Gone

Is pop punk dead? Meg Roberts takes a trip down memory lane at the State Champs’ gig

A poor choice of songs gives an unflattering impression of the folk-punk fourpiece — but they play with unbridled, endearing energy to an enthusiastic crowd, writes Joe Casson

After ten years out in the cold, Arab Strap’s comprehensive reunion show retains everything that made them great the first time around, writes Joe Casson

An energetic, pitch-perfect performance is the perfect gift from the Danish singer to her enthralled audience, writes Tara Bharadia

Polica are coming to Manchester and are bringing their inventive electronic, indie sound with them. Christian Hurry tells you why you should be there too

Dust off your checkerboard suspenders — Less Than Jake are coming to the Ritz this Monday

Sundara Karma are more than teenage icons – their fizzy pop is a perfect escape from the encroaching Mancunian autumn, writes Meg Roberts

From sold-out arenas to atmospheric basements, this Freshers’ guide shows what Manchester’s array of venues has to offer

Manchester’s own Floating Points opens portals into other dimensions

With a setlist creator and larger performance troupe, Beach House’s Ritz performance was certainly considerable in atmosphere and sound than years gone by

Despite boundless energy, The Strypes need to learn how to diversify their shows

Madness in method, method in madness. UMO are at once a professional and eccentric live act

Architects stand out from a homogenous metalcore scene but ultimately fail to outperform Every Time I Die

The RBMA tour comes to Manchester April 16th-19th

Chet Faker’s one man show shrugs off any preconceptions to forge his own place within the scene.

George Ezra seems to win over the crowd but lacks substance

Callahan’s understated vocals mesmerise and provide a compelling consistency