‘Manchester has the best music scene in the country’: Record label makes open call to city’s student musicians
A student record label will launch in Manchester as they looks to make their first signings.
‘It’s deeper than just being intoxicated’: Islington Mill to host event celebrating the ritual of going clubbing
A one-off event will combine a club night with live performance art to celebrate the start of summer.
Judas! Bob Dylan’s infamous Manchester gig to be saluted on 50th anniversary
Bob Dylan played one of the most infamous concerts in music history on May 17, 1966.
‘We are the counterculture’: Salford co-op coffee shop looks to launch art gallery
A co-operative coffee shop in Salford is aiming to become the ‘counterculture’ to modern society by creating a community arts and social space.
‘Their excitement rubs off on you’: Midge Ure ‘having a ball’ ahead of Manchester gig
Even if you don’t immediately recognise his name, you’re more than likely to have heard his music.
‘Warmer sound and physical connection’: Piccadilly record store celebrates Manchester vinyl on Record Store Day
With this year’s Record Store Day sweeping into record shops across the country today, MM spoke to Patrick Ryder, manager at Piccadilly Records.
‘Music is all that matters’: Legends The Stone Roses paid tribute to in Rochdale show
The sound of legendary Manchester band The Stone Roses is all set for Rochdale on Saturday night, with tribute set to be paid to both them and the city’s other music gods.
IN PICS: Collector bringing Spice Girls’ ‘sparkle’, ‘glitter’ and ‘bubblegum pop’ to Warrington for anniversary
A devoted Spice Girls fan who has collected over 5000 items of memorabilia over the years is bringing an exhibition of her goods to Warrington to mark the 20th anniversary of the band’s first single.
More New York than New Islington: Meet Glossop band shunning Manchester sound
A Glossop funk band will be looking to build on a year of highs after supporting soul legend Alexander O’Neal on tour.
‘We’ve got same background’: Manchester author dedicates debut novel to Morrissey
Music and written art has long been at the centre of Manchester’s illustrious heritage, producing many legendary figures.
‘It’s important to be community minded’: Meet the Denton recording studio bucking the local trend
When we think of areas of Greater Manchester associated with modern music, some wouldn’t feature highly on the list.