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...
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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.
#StudentsSupportUkraine: In conversation with Sviatoslav Yurash – Ukraine’s youngest ever MP
As part of our #StudentsSupportUkraine, aAh! Magazine’s News & Features Editor Nathan Eckersley spoke with Ukraine’s youngest ever MP, Sviatoslav Yurash, about his experiences in the war and life on the ground in Kyiv.
#StudentsSupportUkraine: Manchester Met students launch new campaign to support people affected by the war in Ukraine
Students are being encouraged to join a new campaign to support those affected by war and challenge misinformation.
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?
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...
Trust Flora: Dunham Massey – A student-friendly Northern National Trust travel guide
In the second edition of Trust Flora: The Northern National Trust Travel Guide, we are exploring Dunham Massey. A place we hold very deer.
Preview: Lloyd Cole goes From Rattlesnakes to Guesswork on newly announced tour
With almost 40 years worth of songs in his bag, Lloyd Cole is heading on tour, with a UK leg that includes a visit to Manchester’s Albert Hall on Tuesday 19th April.
Preview: Cotton On MCR’s Art All Dayer is back
Cotton On MCR are bringing us the spring edition of the much-loved Art All Dayer event, set to return to Halle St Peters on Saturday 19th March.
Cyrano review – a period musical with real heart
“…an interwoven, melodically driven, representation of how unfortunately the eyes and heart can often want different things.” writes A Bearded Critic.
Lavender Rodriguez: “One single idea, it can take you so far and become this flourishing beautiful piece”
James Booton talks to Manchester-based musician Lavender Rodriguez about their music, the importance of identity and how representation in music can create a loud effect.
Manchester Marathon launches special bibs for runners to support Ukraine
The Therme Manchester Marathon is standing in solidarity with Ukraine by selling special edition bibs to raise funds for humanitarian aid.