Live Reviews
Manchester Psych Fest hits new heights in its 13th year
With heavy hitters like Allah-Las, Ty Segall and Angine de Poitrine, the one-day festival delivered its most ambitious event to date.
Hovvdy bring their ‘Big World’ to Manchester’s Deaf Institute
The Texas natives volleyed an onslaught of their indie-Americana anthems in Manchester.
Summer solstice soundtracks a dance music takeover at Parklife
A full rebrand to dance music sees Parklife introduce new stages and special guests for its 2026 season.
15 years deep and Outbreak Festival still hits different
The festival celebrated its anniversary in style.
Jason Isbell brings his charming sound to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall
The seasoned pro brought this country style to the North of the UK.
Willi Carlisle brings his sound to Manchester’s Deaf Institute
The singer wowed the Northern crowd.
Brown Horse impress at intimate Manchester show
The country rock six-piece won over the crowd with their superb musicianship.
Willow Avalon takes on Manchester Academy 2
The singer brought her 2025 album ‘Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell’ to the North.
Photos: better joy at Gorilla, Manchester
The musician was supported by Mel Raeburn and Fright Years.
Mogwai bring their 11th studio album ‘The Bad Fire’ to Manchester
The band brought their 2025 album to Manchester’s O2 Apollo.
Kaiser Chiefs celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Employment in Manchester
20 years on and the Leeds band still possess that same indie flair.
Fatboy Slim’s genre hopping Acid Ballroom tour hits Manchester
Fatboy Slim celebrates 40 years in his career with a double-night residency at Aviva Studios.
The Mermaid in the Black Hole: my bloody valentine’s 2025 reunion is a deafening triumph
The band return to Manchester.
Simplistically Captivating: Mac Demarco live at Manchester’s Aviva Studios
The unhinged Canadian indie rocker returns to UK for the first time in half a decade.
Photos: Refused at O2 Victoria Warehouse
The band were supported by Shooting Daggers and Quicksand.
Photos: Matt Berninger @ Albert Hall
The musician was supported by Ronboy at Manchester’s legendary Albert Hall.
Pop goes to the library: Inside Manchester Pop Fest’s bookish, bubbly showcase
The community-run festival is a unique celebration of underground pop.
Chekhov’s gong: Japanese Breakfast return to Manchester… wiser, sadder, yet no less dazzling
The indie-pop band brought their new album to Manchester Academy.
Outbreak Festival 2025: A Defining Moment for UK Hardcore
The festival returned to Manchester with a bang.