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Live Review: The Detroit Cobras at Gorilla

Live Review: The Detroit Cobras at Gorilla

The Detroit Cobras brought their unique garage rock infused 60s R&B to Gorilla, as part of their first UK tour in over 15 years, Sam Allonby reviews
Palace: A new-found maturity

Palace: A new-found maturity

Robbie Beale and Freddie Paley, review the ‘transcendental journey’ that Palace took their audience on during the Manchester leg of their Life After tour
Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Live Review: Girl Band at Academy 2

Dylan James and Sam Dynes enjoy themselves as noise-rock implodes around them
Manchester named a ‘Music Capital’ of the UK

Manchester named a ‘Music Capital’ of the UK

Despite missing first place overall by Blackpool, Manchester has been recognised as a music capital for three music genres
Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Album Review: Ode To Joy by Wilco

Wilco’s new album Ode To Joy shows the band recapture their classic music style and lyrical anxiety through their muse of America’s current political climate
Blurring the lines between political statement and live music: Manchester’s underground music scene

Blurring the lines between political statement and live music: Manchester’s underground music scene

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
Live Review: Wintersleep

Live Review: Wintersleep

Wintersleep’s gig at The Castle Hotel was not one to remember, writes music contributor Cara Conte
Preview: The Struts at Manchester Academy

Preview: The Struts at Manchester Academy

Much acclaimed British glam-rock band The Struts headliner Manchester Academy on October 11, promising a gripping and fuelled live performance on the back of the US leg of their Young and Dangerous world tour
Live Review: Pale Waves at Academy

Live Review: Pale Waves at Academy

Jess Foster reviews Manchester band Pale Waves on their return to headline their hometown venue Academy 1, with support from Sports Team
Live Review: Filth

Live Review: Filth

Filth dazzled in the charity event at Jimmy’s, to the delight of Bella Fleming and Georgina Davidson
Live Review: Children of the State

Live Review: Children of the State

Deputy Music Editor Lily Martin reviews and meets Yorkshire band Children of the State at Jimmy’s Liverpool
Art in Mancunia: Yang Sweeps

Art in Mancunia: Yang Sweeps

For the finale of the ‘Art in Mancunia’ event, the Manchester-based psyche rock band, Yang Sweeps, will perform in one of Manchester’s most iconic venues
Album Review: Cage The Elephant – Social Cues

Album Review: Cage The Elephant – Social Cues

Cage The Elephant return with their fifth studio album, an introspection on the downfalls of fame and the breakup of relationships writes contributor Jasmine Bennett
Hot Right Now: Filth

Hot Right Now: Filth

“If anything, we stand for narcissism and selfishness.”
Live Review: The Amazons

Live Review: The Amazons

As indie rockers The Amazons return to Manchester, Bella Fleming tells you all you need to know about their sold-out gig at Jimmy’s
Album Review: Drenge – Strange Creatures

Album Review: Drenge – Strange Creatures

Far from a ‘Fuckabout’, Drenge’s new album is worth a listen
Live Review: Allusinlove

Live Review: Allusinlove

Lily Martin chats to Yorkshire based four-piece Allusinlove backstage before their opening night at Manchester’s basement venue, Jimmy’s
Live Review: Frank Turner

Live Review: Frank Turner

A sweaty night at a packed Victoria Warehouse is evidence Frank Turner is still at the top of his game. Here’s to the next one thousand shows, writes Alex Corns
Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

Live Review: Wolf Alice at Victoria Warehouse

After a busy few months touring extensively with their Mercury Prize winning sophomore album, Wolf Alice set off for one final celebration at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse
In Conversation with James

In Conversation with James

Contributor Jack Greeney catches up with Jim Glennie from critically acclaimed Mancunian 7-piece James who return in december on their arena tour