Watching interviews with Ruban Nielson, you’d be forgiven for expecting a chilled and pleasant live performance from a somewhat withdrawn artist that would simply be enjoyable to listen to.

Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Courtney Marie Andrews has been touring her critically-acclaimed new album May Your Kindness Remain.

It’s no surprise that the Kamaal Williams ensemble has been hailed as the most seismic jazz to come of out Britain in the past two decades.

The legendary Rusholme venue will close its doors for the last time this month after seven years of unrivalled notoriety in south Manchester’s nightlife scene.

The famously prolific musician, who formed The Fall in Prestwich in 1976, fell ill last year and cancelled a number of US tour dates.

How do you know it was a good night? – When a week later you still have the band’s songs stuck in your head.

Australian brother and sister team Angus and Julia Stone wowed an excited audience at Manchester’s 02 Ritz.

Folk rockers Holy Moly and the Crackers will be dropping by Manchester on Friday, November 17 – a date true music fans will want keep free so they can catch the dynamic band in action.

Sound Control’s general manager says despite the venue’s December demolition it’s not the end – reassuring fans that the spirit of Manchester’s favourite indie nightclub will continue.

The soulful and energetic New Kingston brought the ever classic calypso sounds of Jamaica as they performed at Club Academy in Manchester.

Superstar DJ Annie Mac is effortlessly cool as she turns up to the decks in the Oxfam Emporium in the Northern Quarter, coffee in hand