What’s on Manchester
Son Little shares tender new song ‘Cherry’ – UK shows April – New album ‘Cityfolk’ out 20th March
Curiosity about his ancestry has led songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Son Little on a journey throughout the American South that has resulted in his new album, simply titled ‘CITYFOLK.’ The West Coast-born,… Read more »
Brother Wallace – First UK shows confirmed for May 2026 – Debut album ‘Electric Love’ out 8th May on ATO Records
Georgia-bred singer, pianist, and soul revivalist Brother Wallace will perform his first UK shows in May 2026. Having last week announced his debut album ‘Electric Love‘ (out 8th May via ATO Records),… Read more »
Jeff Goldblum announces first ever UK tour with his band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Jeff Goldblum has announced his first ever UK tour with his band The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Beginning in Wolverhampton on 28 May, the tour will then call… Read more »
Saint Etienne add further dates in Poole, Birmingham and London to final UK tour
Saint Etienne have added three further dates to their final ever UK & Ireland tour in 2026, due to phenomenal demand. They will perform at Poole’s St… Read more »
THE BRETHEREN – Out On Tour In The UK Supporting Midlake
Kicking things off at The Fire Station in Sunderland at the end of the month, The Bretheren are set to join good friends Midlake for a run… Read more »
GORILLAZ – New Track “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson and Anoushka Shankar) + UK Tour
Gorillaz climbs ‘The Mountain’ with a new track out today titled “Orange County” (ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar), which comes with its companion track “The Hardest Thing” (ft… Read more »
The Enemy share new single ‘The Boxer’ + UK Tour
2026 will be the year in which The Enemy make a long-awaited comeback with the February 20th release of their new album ‘Social Disguises’ – their first in more than a decade. Today they… Read more »
Leeds indie duo Sunflower Thieves announce UK headline tour
Leeds Alt Folk-Pop duo Sunflower Thieves share the music video for their single ‘Already Taken’. They also announce a UK Headline Tour starting in York on 22nd April, with… Read more »
THIS BLUE MONDAY EAT YOURSELF HAPPY WITH HOP VIETNAMESE
HOP Vietnamese launches 50% off five mood-boosting dishes backed by a medical doctor and nutritionist Blue Monday (Monday 19th January) is often labelled the saddest day of… Read more »
THE TWILIGHT SAD announce ‘IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE’ – band’s first new album in seven years sees The Cure’s Robert Smith guest
THE TWILIGHT SAD today announce their long-awaited sixth album IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE due out 27th March via Rock Actions Records and available to preorder here. Following the album’s lead track “Waiting For The… Read more »
LUCINDA WILLIAMS comes to MANCHESTER – Bridgewater Hall on Friday 30th January 2026
Three-time Grammy Award winner, Lucinda Williams has been carving her own path for more than three decades now. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Williams had been imbued… Read more »
WET LEG unveil video for “pokemon” + Tour Dates
Fresh from their three Grammy nominations last month – for Alternative Performance (“mangetout”), Alternative Album, and Best Album Cover – today, Wet Leg share the new video for “pokemon”. The band’s second… Read more »
Yellow Days announces UK Tour & new album
From revealing his talents to the world with the ‘Harmless Melodies’ EP through to the sprawling ambition of his ‘A Day In A Yellow Beat’ album to last year’s visionary, high-concept ‘HOTEL… Read more »
PIZZA WITH PURPOSE: FORBICI AND EAT WELL MCR TEAM UP FOR A FESTIVE FUNDRAISER
Forbici is bringing Manchester together this festive season with a collaboration that’s all about food and community.. Partnering with Eat Well MCR, the Neapolitan pizzeria is inviting locals to… Read more »
The Limiñanas – UK live dates in December – New album ‘Faded’ out now
“Faded continues to mine the fertile groundwork laid down by ’60s American garage-punk, Can, Gainsbourg, The Action, Troggs and Euro movie soundtracks” ★★★★ Shindig “Perpignan’s king and queen of… Read more »
Squeeze announce Manchester date on 2026 Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour
Following the announcement of their new studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious UK tour of their 50+ year career. Founded in 1973 by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze… Read more »
CHAMELEONS – On Tour in the UK This November, including Manchester Date
Nearly 45 years since their formation, and 25 years on from their exaltant reunion in 2000 – CHAMELEONS – are ecstatic to announce a new run of… Read more »
COURTEENERS release ‘Sweet Surrender (Live At Co-op Live, Manchester)’ ahead of tickets going on-sale tomorrow for huge summer 2026 outdoor show
Following an incredible year of sold-out arena shows and headline festival appearances, Courteeners today treat fans to a brand-new live version of, ‘Sweet Surrender (Live At Co-op Live, Manchester), the… Read more »
Manchester’s magical Christmas Parade is back for 2025 – and you can be a part of it!
Manchester’s magical Christmas Parade – THE heartwarming event of the festive season – is back for 2025 and set to delight children, families and anyone young at… Read more »
The Brit Fest 2026 returns with an incredible line-up for next Summer!
The wait is over. The Brit Fest has officially unveiled its full 2026 line-up, confirming another record-breaking year for one of the North West’s most exciting and fast-growing… Read more »