Leeds musical treasure Katie Harkin is preparing to add her latest, eponymous solo project to a résumé already laden with brilliant accomplishments.

Manchester-based singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is known for his unconventional methods of performing – and his latest showcase was no different as he treated Metrolink users to a mini-gig.

Self-proclaimed ‘adopted Mancunian’ Risa admits not all of the city’s musical exports quite live up to her standards, and would choose to collaborate with the Oasis brothers over former-Smith’s frontman Morrissey.

The reality TV star will be playing at the Academy 2 on June 18 as part of his nationwide tour

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