On a dreaded sunny day in Manchester, Johnny Marr took to the stage at Castlefield Bowl, for a homecoming gig as part of the Sounds of the City festival. Looking effortlessly cool as always, Marr strutted onto the stage adorning sunglasses and a denim jacket, wielding his trademark Fender Jaguar. Photo Credit: Aaron Parsons As he opened with the catchy Generate Generate, the usual tradition of train passengers waving from the bridge towering above began instantly, with one dr

We couldn't think of a better way to spend one of the hottest evenings of the year than sampling three of the most exciting UK performers while lapping up the summer sunshine. Well, this is exactly what we were treated to at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl this week as Wet Leg, English Teacher and THEATRE took to the stage in the blistering heat. Photo Credit: Harry Proctor // @harry.proctor.56 The natural amphitheatre of Castlefield Bowl immediately brings a cinematic quality

Despite the miserable weather in Manchester on Wednesday evening, American Indie Folk singer Annabelle Dinda had no problem uplifting the crowd with her energetic set. Dancing with her band on stage, the singer’s whimsical energy was felt by the audience, whose cheers got louder with the more songs she played. As her set came to a close, there were chants of ‘one more song’ and ‘another one’ that proved Annabelle had successfully done her job of warming up the crowd. The exci

Following on from the success of his 2025 album which bagged him yet another UK number one, Indie Pop superstar Tom Grennan is heading to Haydock Park Racecourse on June 20th for a huge headline show! We caught up with him to chat about the new album and the enormity of the upcoming show. Q. Having been through the album release process four times now, how do you find those final few weeks building up to the release of a new record? A. “ It's probably the most anxious I get

Dave’s Manual encourages you to leave your doom and gloom at the door with their latest track ‘Electrical’. Zapping us with their contagious Rock and Roll beats, the track transports us for two minutes and 37 seconds, where just for a moment, everything does in fact seem like its going to be okay. Foo Fighters-esque guitar sounds sail throughout as the lyrics remove the sense of urgency found in everyday life (“we’ll worry about it tomorrow”), capturing the care-free spirit t

Film star, fashion icon, music fanatic. Jeff Goldblum is best known for his acting career, leading in films such as Jurassic Park and becoming a regular Wes Anderson collaborator. Yet, his most recent starring role in the blockbuster musical Wicked showcased another of his passions... his love for broadway anthems. Perhaps unknown to many, Jeff has been performing for decades with his wonderful bandmates in The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Last year he released a brand new albu

Rum Jungle’s latest single ‘Got Time’ is exactly what is needed for summer with the track being a gorgeous, breezy Indie Rock tune. Splashing us with suave and smooth guitar melodies that slide in all the right places, the beachy groove is undeniable, while frontman Benny McIntyre’s vocals provide the heartwarming sentiment: “Know you got time on your side”. The track is effortlessly cool as the percussion, packed with serenity, melts with the infectiously tranquil sonics, wh

From the moment we press play on Kallsup’s latest single, ‘Kino’, we are immediately enticed, gripped by the Swedish band’s kaleidoscope of Shoegaze beauty. Beginning with a buzzing felt in every angle of our being, an infectious melody soon comes gliding in with a mysterious sleekness in its guitar powered tone. Blanketed by its dazzling haze, another guitar strums its way through with indulgent layers of reverbed synth and bass sounds, engulfing us in the instrumental fog.

Soul-crushing lyricism, angelic voices, and enchanting tunes- what more could you ask for on a Wednesday night in Manchester. This was exactly what dreamy, folky, singer-songwriter, Evie Moran, delivered as well as her opening act, Bryony Lloyd, at Band on The Wall, in the heart of the Northern quarter. Behind its rainbow painted doors beheld a show just as colourful. Photo Credit: Jake Cook With a low-lit ambience, opener Bryony Lloyd joined the stage, bringing audience m