alt-J frontman Joe Newman is subtly bouncing in the air like a giddy schoolboy, as the crowd chant back the poppy refrain of 'Matilda'. This band don't do much stage jumping, but the sheer smile on ...

Mancunians The Slow Readers Club have released their third live album celebrating a triumphant hometown show last Christmas. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with what's ...

“Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think” - the old ska classic bounced around the Apollo without a hint of sarcasm. But for the shuffling fifty-somethings, all ageing scooter boys and skinheads ...

Long time fans of American singer songwriter Tori Amos know to expect a spine-tingler of a live performance whenever she heads out on tour. But here in Manchester ahead of the release of her new album ...