Weekly Preview // Up-And-Coming Rap, Americana Country, Queens Of The Electronic Underground + More // 15.07-21.07 MIF is still talk of the city with an ongoing series of incredible events, exhibitions and shows spanning music, film, theatre and art. Alongside MIF,... Read More...
Sound Check // Six acts you won’t want to miss at The O2 Ritz this winter Some of the larger venues in our city may be quieter over festival season, but this marks a good opportunity to look forward to later in the year and ... Read More...
Sound Check // Band On The Wall to give away 100 cans of Innis & Gunn lager Band On The Wall have teamed up with Scottish craft beer brewer Innis & Gunn to give away 100 free tall boy cans of Innis & Gunn lager on Friday 12th ... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Sounds Of The City, Global Talent, Energetic Rap + More // 08.07-14.07 Sounds Of The City continues a takeover of the Castlefield Bowl, and there are plenty of excellent musicians performing across the city this week. Ove... Read More...
Review // Converge @ The Ritz // 02.07.2019 When it comes to post-hardcore music, very few bands fly the flag higher and prouder than Massachusetts, USA legends Converge. Their near 30 year lega... Read More...
Sound Check // Explosions In The Sky 20th Anniversary Tour Instrumental post-rock outfit Explosions in the Sky have announced a handful of UK shows to celebrate their 20th anniversary, visiting the Albert Hall... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Farewell Tours, Festival Favourites, Metal Heads + More // 01.07-07.07 The return of Glastonbury dominates the headlines this week following a weekend of incredible music moments. Back in Manchester, we look forward to th... Read More...
Sound Check // 5 exciting shows on sale this week While our city's stages are a little quieter over the festival period, it's a good time to look forward to what's coming up later in the year. We've p... Read More...
Sound Check // Warehouse Project unveil an exciting autumn schedule It's a hugely exciting year for fans of The Warehouse Project. Bidding a fond farewell to their legendary venue on Store Street last year, the club wi... Read More...
Sound Check // Neighbourhood Festival returns for round two this October Festival-goers will be keeping busy over the summer months, but can already look forward to the return of the Neighbourhood Festival later this year. ... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Rock Legends, Post-Hardcore, Country Sounds + More // 24.06 – 30.06 Ahead of the return of Glastonbury, we're back again to share with you our top picks for the week. From post-hardcore to gentle country, here's what's... Read More...
Sound Check // 10 shows to look forward to this Autumn in Manchester The darker days of autumn aren't going to stop us from checking out some incredible talent this year. What has Manchester got in store for us? We’re h... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Nights at the Albert Hall, reggae legends, birthday celebrations + more // 17.06-23.06 Festival season is in full swing, and while our local stages may be a little quieter than usual, there's still plenty to enjoy. Read on, as we pick ou... Read More...
Review // Hatchie @ YES // 13.06.2019 British Summer Time in the North. A reprieve is needed from the seemingly never-ending deluge and claustrophobic grey skies that have hung overhead fo... Read More...
Sound Check // 7 shows to look forward to this autumn We're here to shine a light across seven gigs that have only recently gone on sale for - AKA - hurry up and get your hands on some tickets, we don't w... Read More...
Interview // We speak with Middleton quartet Scuttlers ahead of Deaf Institute show Hailing from Middleton, quartet Scuttlers have just seen off the release of new single ‘There’s Nothing New’, following up 'Lies In The Sky' from earl... Read More...
Sound Check // Tech House Club Night Radiance Takes Over AATMA House and techno lovers DigiTech Parties take over AATMA this month for a night of floor-filling favourite and party vibes with new club night Radianc... Read More...
Weekly Preview // Foals Double-Bill, Afrofuturism, Reggae Anniversaries + More // 10.06-16.06 Dried off from a weekend at Parklife yet? Then I'll begin. Things are hotting up again, and we've been getting stuck into a week packed full of excell... Read More...
Sound Check // AnalogueTrash 10th Birthday Bash Comes To The Bread Shed This Week Local indie label AnalogueTrash are taking over The Bread Shed this Saturday 15th June, celebrating their tenth anniversary with a day of music and fe... Read More...
Sound Check // Jon Brittain’s Rotterdam Comes To Manchester This Week Olivier award-winning production Rotterdam comes to Manchester for three nights on an extensive UK tour this week, visiting the Opera House from Thurs... Read More...
Sound Check // 5 Shows To Catch At The Castle Hotel The Castle Hotel is a lively bar that is situated in the Northern Quarter, and whilst it's popular with punters looking to wet their whistle, there is... Read More...
