Headstock has announced a virtual music and wellbeing festival this weekend to raise money for Help Musicians and Manchester Mind.

The way the music and words are delivered should make you appreciate what a talent Obaro Ejimiwe is and that there aren’t a lot of musicians who would leave you feeling low but perhaps thoughtful at the same time.

MM heads to the German capital to find out what music is tickling the fancy of locals there…

Killer Mike’s verse on the song ‘Walking in the Snow’ is the most memorable from an album centred around the social injustices in America.

With an ethos that is reminiscent of legendary labels like Factory and Zoo and an authentic-come-unconventional take on Recording; Speedy Wunderground have garnered a burgeoning reputation for breaking the bands of tomorrow.

Those more au fait with binary code know the above tells an undeniable truth about the 2020s. It’s a truth that is becoming more evident to more people as every hour of lockdown passes, and one that could influence policy debate across the decade.

Leeds musical treasure Katie Harkin is preparing to add her latest, eponymous solo project to a résumé already laden with brilliant accomplishments.

Baxter Dury told Jason Williamson that he envisaged his new album ‘The Night Chancers’ – as told by an ageing hip hop mogul who looks back on his life in chapters – the perfect analogy for an album doused in self-awareness and promiscuity.

As coronavirus restrictions force people to find more creative ways to entertain themselves – with giant lasagnes, flat bingo, and care home Hungry Hippos all making waves on social media – one major new casualty is the grassroots music industry.

Caravan Palace kept the continental fire alive in a blazing set at the Albert Hall in Manchester on Friday.

Noel Gallagher’s two nights at the Manchester Apollo will cost fans £68.90 for a standing ticket, so it’s no wonder one of Manchester’s most famous musicians still had tickets for sale hours later.