Platinum records and world tours? O Emperor just want ‘simple pleasures’ – Hula Hoops and new curtains
O Emperor are live at The Castle Hotel, Manchester, on September 10
Interview: Meet Everything Everything… the new generation of ‘Manchester band’ – outsiders drawn to the city
Everything Everything are at the Manchester Ritz on October 10 and 11
Gig preview: The Black Angels @ Gorilla, Manchester
The Black Angels’ Texas-honed brand of psychedelia comes to Manchester
Debate: Hypocrisy from football clubs calling for winter break while jetting off on far-flung money-spinning tours
Manchester United and City both clocked up impressive mileage during pre-season
Being from Manchester is HINDRANCE not help for up and coming bands, says rockers Twisted Wheel
Twisted Wheel play Manchester’s Sound Control on Sunday
Do you suffer first world problems? Salford-funny man Jason Manford has the cure with launch of new UK tour
The tour kicks off August 20 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Bring on the next Oasis: Greater Manchester record label confident they can plug ‘gap in the market’
Bolton-based label Maison Rouge Records nuture rising talent
Gig review: The Vamps @ Sound Control, Manchester
MM battle a legion of screaming fans to catch a glimpse of the future pop princes
Herd of statues march into Trafford Centre to promote plight of The Asian Elephant Conservation charity work
Elephants will arrive on August 19
Bangkok blues for Manchester United as David Moyes loses first game in charge on pre-season tour
United were beaten 1-0 by Singha All Stars
Giveaway: Tickets to see DJ Roger Sanchez at Manchester’s Venus – and signed goodies!
Two tickets, five signed T-shirts and much more is being given away