Folly and the Hunter are a band who sit somewhere between Sigur Ros and Frightened Rabbit in terms of sound.

The series kicks off on Friday 23 September with the WHP’s launch party, headlined by rapper M.I.A and featuring sets from producer Mura Masa and legendary reggae and dancehall DJ David Rodigan.

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

It turns out you can soften up The Damned’s notorious Captain Sensible before an interview with the mere mention of a drunken Dad, pizza and a pub as the Jack Tars prepare to play at Manchester Club Academy on December 3.

Fledgling Liverpudlian quartet Clean Cut Kid carved a post-Halloween indie triumph at the Soup Kitchen last night with a stirring performance exhibiting vigour and versatility.

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.

Amongst the closure of gig venues, the cancellation of events, and the near demise of the city’s underground music scene, Manchester Punk Festival is bucking the trend and thriving – returning in 2016 for its second year running.

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

MM caught up with supergroup McBusted to talk about boobs, teen crushes and touring before they’re Most Excellent Adventure Tour brings them to the Manchester Arena on Saturday March 21 and Sunday 22.

Live entertainment and sporting fans will see the city’s largest music venue change its name to Manchester Arena ahead of the venue’s 20th birthday.

Music icon Morrissey hasn’t included Manchester on his upcoming UK tour despite him not playing in his home city for nearly two and a half years.