Miles Kane: “I wear my heart on my sleeve and what you see is what you get”
Camilla Whitfield interviews Miles Kane all about his recent album, Change the Show, and more...
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Paul Weller @ O2 Apollo Manchester review and gallery – impressive, impeccable and truly nostalgic
Music legend Paul Weller was finally able to perform in the O2 Apollo. Review and gallery from Georgina Hurdsfield.
Fontaines D.C. album review: Skinty Fia – new levels of creativity and inventiveness
Skinty Fia, Fontaines D.C.'s third studio album, was released this week. But what does music journalist Minty Slater Mearns think of it...
The Psychedelic Furs @ Manchester Academy 2 review – Britain’s most underrated band of the 1980s
Eddie Toomer-McAlpine reviews The Psychedelic Furs at the Manchester Academy, a celebration of the band's first album in 30 years. But was it worth it wait....
Manchester Film Festival ‘North West Shorts’ review – the nation’s best up-and-coming filmmaking talent
Bryn Rogers reviews some of the best short films featured in MANIFF 2022 'North West Shorts' category.
The Ninth Wave’s Haydn Park-Patterson: “If people still listen to us after our hiatus I’ll be happy with that”
Camilla Whitfield interviews The Ninth Wave's vocalist and guitarist Haydn Park-Patterson about the band's legacy, being healthy on tour and unreleased projects.
Kantos @ The White Hotel review – bringing classical music into the 21st century
Eddie Toomer-McAlpine reviews Kantos at The White Hotel, a haunting and unique experience.
Strange Wave V @ O2 Ritz review – a showcase of some of modern indie music’s finest talent
Dry Cleaning, Sunflower Bean and more take to the stage at the O2 Ritz for the fifth edition of the weird but wonderful Strange Waves festival. Minty Slater-Mearns reviews...
Kid Kapichi are Certainly Covering New Ground on Their European Tour Supporting Nothing But Thieves
Hastings' punk-rock band Kid Kapichi goes beyond their hometown as they embark on a European Tour supporting Nothing But Thieves, and perform at all of your favourite festivals.
Miray Sidhom: The Bread We Break @ Contact Theatre review – a universal wake-up call of empathy and solidarity
Manchester Metropolitan University alumni, Miray Sidhom's The Bread We Break is as beautiful as it is impactful. Eddie Toomer-McAlpine reviews...
Yard Act’s Sam Shjipston and Ryan Needham: “I hope she never hears it”
Camilla Whitfield interviews Sam Shjipston and Ryan Needham from Yard Act. They talk about taking inspiration from family members, non-musical plans and terrible takeaways.
The Batman review – “we know the character’s history, and now we want the story”
Sam Whittaker reviews the most recent superhero blockbuster, The Batman. But is it a must-see for DC?
PLEASURE CENTRE & The Ninth Wave @ YES review – a reminder of how much the band has achieved
Camilla Whitfield reviews The Ninth Wave for what could be their last gig in Manchester as a band. A bittersweet moment but let's celebrate the Happy Days!
Ready The Prince & Cleopatrick @ Gorilla review – a night to show rock is proudly alive and kicking
Canadian rock bands Ready The Prince and Cleopatrick mosh into Manchester, performing in the still-standing Gorilla.
Stormzy @ AO Arena review and gallery – he will never be too big for his boots
Acclaimed rapper Stormzy proves why he wears the crown at the AO Arena. aAh!'s music editor Camilla Whitfield reviews...