Julia Jacklin proved that she is more than the heartbreak of her last album, bringing laughter, sadness and fun facts about cities across the UK” writes Bella Fleming.

Cameron Taylor interviews Empress Of ahead of their Manchester gig talking most recent album US, New York and songwriting influences

Anuli Changa attends the Open Forum at YES as part of Contact’s Queer Contact Festival Weekender and reflects on discussions about the future of Contact Theatre once refurbished

Contributor Cameron Taylor reviews Wild Nothing’s slightly underwhelming performance at Manchester’s YES Pink Room.

South London Singer-Songwriter Jamie Isaac returns to Manchester to showcase new album, (04:30) Idler

Puma Blue returns to Manchester to deliver a spell-binding performance in anticipation of his upcoming EP release, ‘Blood Loss’ writes Calvin Vantsis.

YES has the potential to be the music venue that does it all, but can it live up to the hype?