Frontman Irwin Sparkes from The Hoosiers talks to MM all about the band’s new album, their new identity and the changes in the music industry ahead of their return to Manchester on October 30.

A new social networking site that ‘connects musicians’ has landed in Manchester to attract talented artists to the stage in front of A&R scouts in a ‘genuine grass roots musical experience’.

Iconic Manchester music venue The Roadhouse will be closing its doors indefinitely on June 1.

The basement club located on the corner of Newton Street has been a live music favourite since 1992.

MM’s top five… Rock bands with musical careers spanning more 50 years.

MM’s top five Manchester guitarists

The Friends of London Road Fire Station have announced their latest concert to fund the fight to return the Grade II listed building to Mancunians after it was left to rot by current owners.

A survey reveals a third of people dream of been a music star while at work

Craig Quinn needs funding to start his new series focusing on the plight of unsigned band The Lads

Carefully-Planned All-Dayer music festival is at Gulliver’s in the Northern Quarter on February 15

The event is usually held in the last weekend of August

MM catch up with The Feeling ahead of Rochdale Feel Good Festival