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The twilight of Manchester’s nightlife? MM asks why our music venues are closing…

An estimated 35% of grassroots music venues have closed in the last 10 years according to Music Venue Trust.

‘Sound Control is a mentality’, general manager tells MM with December demolition looming

Sound Control’s general manager says despite the venue’s December demolition it’s not the end – reassuring fans that the spirit of Manchester’s favourite indie nightclub will continue.

Sound Control ‘Glabstonbury’ music festival to celebrate young Sale man with terminal cancer

Some of the UK’s finest music acts will play Manchester’s Sound Control this Sunday to help celebrate the life of a young Sale man diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Paint It Black, The Toasters to ensure Manchester Punk Festival returns with a bang

If supporting grassroots music while listening to uplifting melodies is what you’re after, look no further than next year’s Manchester Punk Festival.

‘Off kilter’ pop sensation Tove Styrke on her ‘weak spot’ for Britney and ‘mean’ Swedish Idol ahead of Manchester gig

Originally Swedish pop star Tove Styrke was performing a headline gig at Manchester’s Sound Control but it was postponed after Years & Years reached out to her to support them on their massive UK tour.

Don’t miss a beat! ‘Sheer quality’ for your ear lobes… MM’s top tracks of the week

Don’t Miss A Beat is here to recommend five tracks a week. Rather than being a standard ‘five new tracks you must hear’ it will comprise a selection of music that fall into five categories.

‘All warm and fuzzy inside’: Manchester metal band on rising internet fame, one true love and moshing for art

MM chat to the members of the Manchester metal band Found From Within about their inspirations, ambitions and rising internet fame.

Victoria Warehouse crowned Manchester’s best nightclub by leading events company

Victoria Warehouse has been crowned the number one nightclub in Manchester by customers of Skiddle, the UK’s leading events guide and ticket agent.

‘Country bumpkins at heart’: Alt-pop duo Meadowlark excited to share new EP with Manchester’s Sound Control

Following a jam-packed 2014, Bristol-based melancholic alt-pop duo Meadowlark are back showcasing their new EP ‘Dual’, currently supporting Amber Run on their UK tour.

Music makes the cash paw in: Manchester acts rally round for Dog’s Home fundraiser at Sound Control

Happy Mondays singer Rowetta will be joining some of the city’s best music acts at an all-day fundraiser this weekend, to raise even more funds for Manchester Dogs’ Home.

Ex-Lostprophets members’ new group to perform at Manchester’s Sound Control – on day Watkins appeal denied

No Devotion, made up of the former band members joined by ex-Thursday frontman Geoff Rickley, will perform at Sound Control following their live début last night in Cardiff.

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