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Album review: David Keenan’s ‘Modern Mythologies’

Album review: David Keenan’s ‘Modern Mythologies’

The Irish singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album, where folk roots meet bold experimentation in a work that glows with warmth and unflinching honesty

Chloë Wilson: The Mancunion interview

Chloë Wilson: The Mancunion interview

Rising singer-songwriter Chloë Wilson discusses her influences and plans for the future as well as her experience as a woman in music

In conversation with BC Camplight: Peeling the Camplight away from Brian Christinzio

In conversation with BC Camplight: Peeling the Camplight away from Brian Christinzio

Brilliantly bizarre American-Mancunian songwriter BC Camplight sits down to discuss the recording of his next release, going sober and being an American in Manchester

Katy J Pearson in conversation: Telling everyone exactly what you want

Katy J Pearson in conversation: Telling everyone exactly what you want

Off of the back of her third album ‘Someday, Now’, Katy J Pearson discusses all things the new album, her creative process and life as an artist

Chrysalis Records live in Manchester: Marika Hackman and Gia Ford take Gorilla

Chrysalis Records live in Manchester: Marika Hackman and Gia Ford take Gorilla

The London-based independent record label Chrysalis Records put their best foot forwards at Manchester’s own Gorilla, with rising starlet Gia Ford and the brilliant Marika Hackman

Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new

Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new

Alice Phoebe Lou shows her 2023 album Shelter in new light, exploring new ground at New Century Hall

This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness

This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness

This Is The Kit bring their folk-fuelled emotion to Manchester Academy, showcasing a performance of closeness and unity

CMAT live in Manchester: “…or, should I say CMATchester?”

CMAT live in Manchester: “…or, should I say CMATchester?”

A gut-wrenching new LP, but the same old cowboy boots… the Irish singer/songwriter enthrals Manchester’s 02 Ritz

Noah Kahan live in Manchester: A heart-warming performance at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Noah Kahan live in Manchester: A heart-warming performance at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Noah Kahan moves the O2 Victoria Warehouse crowd with a stunning performance

John Power live in Manchester: A breathless solo set from the Cast frontman

John Power live in Manchester: A breathless solo set from the Cast frontman

British music legend John Power demonstrated his skill and experience at Academy 3 in a blistering solo set spanning his entire career

Gracie Abrams live in Manchester: A Night of Devotion

Gracie Abrams live in Manchester: A Night of Devotion

Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams gives a spectacular performance at her sold-out Manchester Academy show

Lloyd Cole to play Manchester’s Albert Hall

Lloyd Cole to play Manchester’s Albert Hall

Indie veteran Lloyd Cole is set to headline Manchester’s Albert Hall with a brand new, critically-acclaimed LP

‘Adventures in Limbo’: Fat White Family’s Saul Adamczewski wanders into the acoustic abyss

‘Adventures in Limbo’: Fat White Family’s Saul Adamczewski wanders into the acoustic abyss

Five years on from the ground-breaking, disturbed pop of Insecure Men’s eponymous debut, and four years on from Fat White Family’s last release, Adamczewski takes charge on another project: ‘Adventures in Limbo’. An honest, acoustic look at that same sly, gap-toothed grimace.

Preview: Saul Adamczewski on a solo return to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe

Preview: Saul Adamczewski on a solo return to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe

Saul Adamczewski, tortured genius of anarcho-rock group Fat White Family and the disparate pop act Inscure Men, returns to Manchester’s Night and Day Cafe, this time with an album all of his own. Introducing, ‘Adventures in Limbo’.

Album review: Billie Marten – Drop Cherries

Album review: Billie Marten – Drop Cherries

Billie Marten releases her fourth studio album Drop Cherries, combining influences from her previous three records into a self-assured and mature selection of love songs

Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Gracie Abrams says Good Riddance

Bedroom-pop singer/songwriter Gracie Abrams’ debut album, Good Riddance, is finally here

In conversation with Gia Ford

In conversation with Gia Ford

Coming off the back of her first Manchester performance, The Mancunion sits down to discuss all things music with new Chrysalis signing, Gia Ford

Pop for a Dying Planet: CMAT shares new single Mayday

Pop for a Dying Planet: CMAT shares new single Mayday

A deep dive into the latest track, ‘Mayday’, from Irish singer-songwriter and rising star CMAT

Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Live review: James Bay at Manchester Academy

Despite illness, James Bay plays a show-stopping set to a sold-out Manchester Academy

Live review: Charlie Hickey at Night and Day Café

Live review: Charlie Hickey at Night and Day Café

The Californian artist visits Night and Day Café as part of his Nervous At Night tour