More New York than New Islington: Meet Glossop band shunning Manchester sound
A Glossop funk band will be looking to build on a year of highs after supporting soul legend Alexander O’Neal on tour.
I needed my mum after all the arse-licking in LA, says John Newman post Manc gig
Brit award nominee John Newman talks of his ‘arse-licking’ experience in LA, close friendship with Calvin Harris, and ‘being a weirdo’ in Leeds ahead of his gig at the Albert Hall.
Review: Maverick Sabre @ Manchester Academy 2
The gig kicked off with a sedate but soulful warm-up from London artist Ceaser and Nottingham born singer/songwriter Liam Bailey.
Travelling Band plead for return of stolen tour van with £25K of ‘irreplaceable’ gear
A tour van containing £25,000 worth of ‘irreplaceable’ equipment was stolen from a Manchester band this morning.
Hallé of fame: Orchestra wow crowds with medley of Manchester music from Oasis to The Smiths
A classical makeover for some of Manchester’s finest music as the Hallé Orchestra conduct a celebratory concert for the Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel’s 10th anniversary
Bez: Fracking is Britain’s ‘biggest battle since World War II’
Happy Mondays star Bez explained that fracking is the biggest challenge that the country has faced since the Second World War.
Standing on the shoulders of giants: Chris Flynn draws on rich Manchester music tapestry and eyes Lowry gig
The Salford singer-songwriter is currently celebrating the release of his new video, featuring Bolton actress, Maxine Peake
Gig review: Dillinger & Yellowman @ Band On The Wall, Manchester
MM gives the verdict on Dillinger and Yellowman at Band On The Wall.
Martin Hannett – ‘musical visionary… pain in the arse’: The story of the creator of the Manchester sound
The new documentary ‘He wasn’t just the 5th member of Joy Division’, will launch on May 5
Gig review: Sam Smith @ Manchester Ritz
Sam Smith treated fans to tracks from his upcoming album