As Wolf Alice take to the stage under the arched roof and towering windows of Manchester’s Albert Hall – surely one of our finest venues aesthetically, even if not acoustically – there’s a definite hum of anticipation in the air. This north-London quartet refuse to comply to conventional music categories. Comparisons have been drawn to … More Wolf Alice @ Manchester Albert Hall
The male singer/songwriter market is a fairly saturated one. You’ve got George Ezra and Hozier jostling for space in the newcomers spot, while acts such as Ben Howard cling onto their successes from 2013, and an undaunted Ed Sheeran parks himself atop a teetering tower of Brit awards to survey the fruitless struggle to topple … More James Bay @ O2 Apollo Manchester
We all know what to expect from Florence and The Machine. After a headline slot at Glastonbury thanks to an unexpected twist of fate/Dave Grohl’s leg, they’re firmly established as a darling of the live music scene, and one of the most televised artists of our generation.
The glory of the goals, the shame of the losses, the nostalgia and the aches, 5-a-side is the perfect way to blow off some steam. Here are five reasons to get on the pitch. None of us are exactly Rooney or Messi, but we all remember the joy of having a kick about in the … More Five reasons to round up your mates for 5-a-side this autumn
Daisy Jackson 