music

Gig preview: Animal Collective @ Warehouse Project – November 8

Psychedelic four-piece Animal Collective will take over Warehouse Project next Thursday.
Interview: Feeder stick two fingers up to critics for refusing to ‘jump on bandwagon’, ahead of Manchester gig

Feeder return to city with eighth album.
Gig review: The Cribs @ Manchester Apollo – October 26

The Cribs gave an honest, raw and energetic performance.
Interview: Scotland's finest Amy Macdonald on inspirations and remaining afloat in the fickle field of pop

Amy Macdonald is a platinum selling artist at just 25.
MM's top five... music, drama and comedy open mic nights across Manchester

Take away the TV and get your entertainment in real life.
Gig review: Cave Painting @ Club Academy, Manchester – October 19

Cave Painting delivered debut album tour Votive Life.
Gig review: Grizzly Bear @ Manchester Academy – October 18

Grizzly Bear: evocative, painstakingly precise... and shy!
Gig review: The Slow Readers Club @ Sound Control, Manchester – October 17

The Slow Readers Club supported The Birthday Suit at Sound Control.
The Wanted and Misha B announced as headline acts for Manchester Christmas lights switch on

The Wanted and former X-Factor start Misha B set to switch on the Christmas lights.
Gig review: The Gaslight Anthem @ Manchester Apollo – October 18

American quartet take over Manchester for one night only.