Sound and Vision: Acid house, rave & the adoption of the smiley

20th Nov 2025 9:35am

How a simple club flyer, a 303 squelch and a youth movement transformed the smiley into one of music culture’s most enduring visual symbols - and why it’s still everywhere.

Hacienda resident DJs: our defining records

19th Dec 2019 2:04pm

The tracks which defined one of the biggest countercultural movements of the twentieth century.

Primavera Sound 2018 review

6th Jun 2018 2:06pm

Orla Foster headed to Barcelona for this years Primavera

Win tickets to Athletico Mince at Epstein Theatre Liverpool

25th May 2017 11:45am

Win a pair of tickets to see Bob Mortimer and Andy Dawson bring Athletico Mince to life.

Cymbals Eat Guitars take on Manchester in February

6th Dec 2016 11:51am

The New York based four piece released their latest studio effort, Pretty Years, earlier this year and come to Soup Kitchen on Wednesday 8th February.

Band of the week: October Drift

7th Mar 2016 3:51pm

October Drift are fast garnering a mass following hooked on their gargantuan, brooding sonics.

Remembering a classic: Bloc Party 'Silent Alarm'

10th Dec 2018 7:04am

We throwback to Bloc Party's pile-driver of a debut album 'Silent Alarm'.

Gorilla presents NYE with Dennis Ferrer review

6th Jan 2016 1:12pm

We packed Gwen Angood off to Gorilla to welcome in the New Year with Dennis Ferrer and Josh Butler.

Preparation for Madam X's touch down has begun...

26th Dec 2015 1:13pm

The final countdown to NYE is upon us; check out Madam X's debut on NTS MCR below...

The Vryll Society Pangea review

6th Nov 2015 4:11pm

Tyler Marriott adds his thoughts on the latest release from one of the most exciting new bands around, The Vryll Society.

Five For The Funk: Jon Rundell (Intec)

1st May 2015 10:30am

We caught up with Carl Cox cohort Jon Rundell to get the inside track on his top five Intec releases of all time.

Get In The Know with Disciples

19th Feb 2015 12:30pm

With the drop of their chart smash 'They Don't Know' imminent, we found it absolutely necessary to catch up with production trio Disciples.

Full Line up for Composit Music Pres at the Victoria Warehouse on Sat 8th March

31st Dec 2013 1:24pm

After Cutting-edge promoters Composit Music tore into Manchester clubbing scene after selling out two shows in January 2014, they have just announced another stella line up at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse.

Festival review: Dot to Dot Manchester, 04/06/12

11th Jun 2012 9:59pm

Michelle Lloyd heads down to the Manchester leg of the one day festival, this year headlined by Pulled Apart by Horses.

Folklore presents ... Like Spinning at The Gallery Cafe

11th Apr 2012 5:48pm

Folklore makes a second appearance in the Month at The Gallery Cafe, so to launch the night were making it free entry! Check out this brilliant little line up you lucky things!!