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Deteriorating sound and a full on technical meltdown thankfully didn’t stop My Bloody Valentine delivering an ear battering 2 hour set at Manchester’s Aviva Studios.

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My Bloody Valentine, Aviva Studios. 24th November 2025
I held my breath getting in tonight. My ticket came via a fan exchange after I missed out on the original sale… and well, you just never know if it’s going to work do you. I’m really not keen on resal...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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We’re all given a positive karmic nudge as Ozric Tentacles deliver a space rock masterclass at Manchester Academy 2.

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Ozric Tentacles, Manchester Academy 2. 23rd November 2025
It’s time for some mind relaxing, psychedelic space rock, which can only mean one thing,.. Ozric Tentacles! This band, this sound will always hold a special place in my heart. They’re one of those ban...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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On a cold Manchester evening, Bleach Lab bring a warm shoegazey shimmer to The Deaf Institute.

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Bleach Lab, The Deaf Institute. 17th November 2025
There once was a time when it felt like I lived in The Deaf Institute. Not so much these days for some reason, but Bleach Lab have selected it to make their return to the city promoting their latest E...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Probably my last time out with Marilyn Manson I think, with a mixed set that felt a bit frayed at Manchester Apollo.

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Marilyn Manson, Manchester Apollo. 4th November 2025
We need a caveat up front here don’t we. You might be reading this in disgust if you hate Manson and what he’s accused of. You may also be disgusted that I’ve started with this caveat and not the musi...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Solid contender for gig of the year, as Mono deliver a sublime set at Gorilla.

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Mono, Gorilla. 31st October 2025
Tonight’s a severe gear change from last night. From being sat in a massive arena filled with polished radio friendly indie pop, to standing in the intimate bunker that is Gorilla, with Mono testing t...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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On an autumnal night at Coop Live, Haim bring the sunshine!

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Haim, Coop Live. 30th October 2025
I have seen Haim once before, 8 years ago, in the sunshine at Glastonbury. A world away, nearly a decade later on a very autumnal Manchester evening, the vibe could be a little different, but fear not...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Getting all fancy with @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social at The Bridgewater Hall.

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The Divine Comedy, The Bridgewater Hall. 24th October 2025
The last time I saw The Divine Comedy, the sound was uncharacteristically bad in Albert Hall. I feel confident as I take my seat in the gods, that tonight in The Bridgewater Hall, we won’t have that p...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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John Grant graces New Century with a sublime set of satirical tenderness and joyful bangers!

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John Grant, New Century. 6th October 2025
Always try and get to gigs an early! I couldn’t do it tonight and I’m gutted I missed Lynks. Another time hopefully, but I now need cheering up. Enter Mr. John Grant. With half a dozen albums under hi...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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I’ve waited a long time to see @thebetaband.com, we all have, tonight in Manchester Apollo the wait is over.

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The Beta Band, Manchester Apollo. 4th October 2025
Well everyone else is at it, honestly I think every review at the moment starts with Band Name are back! Tonight it’s the turn of The Beta Band. It’s been 20 years. Again what’s with bands getting bac...
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October 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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A stunning display of joyfully raw power as @selfesteem.music-social.com deliver a masterclass at Manchester Academy.

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Self Esteem, Manchester Academy. 29th September 2025
This is my fourth gig in as many nights and I’ll admit I’m a little tired, but fear not, Self Esteem’s live show is exactly the sort of gig I need tonight. Had I been watching a band of blokes with gu...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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A trip over to Leeds’ Brudenell Social was well worth the effort to witness the return of Gene with a magnificent set!

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Gene, The Brudenell Social Club. 28th September 2025
There seems to be a lot of bands reforming at the moment, the latest being Gene, who after announcing their big London gig coming this Saturday, are proceeding it with some warm up gigs. The first of ...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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A mixed bag in CoopLive tonight, but early Simply Red still sound as great as ever (and the less said about the rest the better).

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Simply Red, Coop Live. 27th September 2025
It’s part two of my soul weekend tonight, with a gig that might raise some eyebrows. We’re a mile away from noisy guitars, dirty bass or electro madness in Coop Live, with Simply Red. I don’t believe ...
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September 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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The wait has been far too long, but The Milk are back!

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The Milk, Band on the Wall. 26th September 2025
The Milk are back. It’s been a long time since I last saw them live. Far too long. They’re returning with a new album, their fourth and it’s a corker, but then so were the previous three. There’s noth...
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September 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Another brilliant Manchester Psych Fest with thirteen bands clocked in seven venues. Adult DVD stole the show, with brilliant sets from Sydney Minsky Sargeant, Westside Cowboy, Pale Blue Eyes, Blind Yeo and Yaang!

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Manchester Psych Fest. 30th August 2025
It’s Manchester Psych Fest again! Possibly my favourite day of the year and the line up this year looks great. I’m starting today with the much hyped band, Westside Cowboy. We’re in Academy 2, a new v...
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August 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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A great warm up for the weekend with
@gurriers.bsky.social and Picture Parlour at Projektsmcr

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Gurriers, Projekts MCR Skatepark. 29th August 2025
I’ve been to gigs at Projekts MCR Skatepark on numerous occasions, it’s a nice quirky venue and I’m sure a great place to skate. It works well as a daytime venue for events like Manchester Psych Fest,...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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If you’re looking for the definition of joy, this is it. @themaccabees.bsky.social are back!!

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The Maccabees, Victoria Warehouse. 21st August 2025
Tonight feels like a long time coming. It’s my first time in a room with The Maccabees and honestly until this reunion was announced, I thought I’d missed my chance. It’s not that I wasn’t smitten wit...
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August 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Something a bit special tonight, as @seapowerband.bsky.social treat the small crowd nestled in the cozy Trades Club to a gorgeous set, tee’d up nicely by White Magic for Lovers…

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Sea Power, Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. 19th August 2025
My gig calendar slows down over the summer and I very nearly forgot about this tonight. Thank god I didn’t, as I’m feeling a bit rough and the wonderful Sea Power at the marvellous Trades Club is exac...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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A stunning set on a beautiful evening from @fontainesdc.bsky.social at Wythenshawe Park with equally stunning support from English Teacher.

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Fontaines D.C. / English Teacher, Wythenshawe Park. 15th August 2025
Now I’m not one of those people who think music and politics need to be kept apart, I’ve no issue with artists having a voice. Unfortunately, as far as I’m concerned at least, politics is a fucked up ...
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August 16, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Not one but two blistering sets from two legends @judaspriestof.bsky.social and @alicecoopermusic.bsky.social at the O2 Arena.

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Judas Priest & Alice Cooper, O2 Arena. 25th July 2025
Bloody hell this place is big. It’s been donkeys since I was last at the O2 Arena, has it got bigger? I don’t think so, but it feels cavernous. Crazy to think its capacity is now dwarfed by Manchester...
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July 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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A blistering set packed with a dizzying collection of songs old and new, see’s @bodegabk.bsky.social (and new upstarts Nodega) spread their impressive wings in Manchester’s Yes (Pink Room).

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Bodega, Yes Pink Room. 23rd July 2025
We’re in the summer lull for indoor gigs when festivals take over, so it feels like a while since I’ve been crammed in a room with a load of people watching a band. Truthfilly it’s only been a few wee...
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July 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Back on home soil tonight with TV on the Radio gracing the glorious Albert Hall #tvotr

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TV on the Radio, Albert Hall. 27th June 2025
I think it was October I was last in Albert hall, has it really been that long? That’s too long for one of my favourite venues, so I’ll thank TV on the Radio for bringing me here tonight. In fact it’s...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The bar has been set high with some spectacular gigs this week. How do Iron Maiden measure up at Coop Live…

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Iron Maiden, Coop Live. 22nd June 2025
I’ve only seen Iron Maiden once before, almost two years to the day. I was quietly impressed, impressed enough to come back for round two. Tonight in Coop Live, they’re promising a set covering the fi...
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June 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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We’ve a new number one for hottest gig ever as @lcdsoundsystem.bsky.social bring the heat to Brixton Academy 🔥

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LCD Soundsystem, Brixton Academy. 20th June 2025
It’s been 25 years since I was last inside Brixton Academy. It’s a core memory, watching Motorhead with the person I’ve now been married to for 23 years. I’ve a feeling that on a number of levels, wat...
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June 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Pure heaven with the beautifully brutal @nin.com showing just how impressive the sound in CoopLive can be, as they test its outer limits with a career spanning perfect set.

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Nine Inch Nails, CoopLive. 17th June 2025
I’m looking forward to this more than my last trip to Coop Live. Springsteen was okay, but NIN, this is what my ears have been craving and a much better excuse to drag myself to one of the most awkwar...
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June 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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A special night indeed as Yeah Yeah Yeahs reimagine a wonderful set with a pitch perfect Manchester Apollo crowd.

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Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Manchester Apollo. 16th June 2025
I’ve just got back in the country in time to catch Yeah Yeah Yeahs after working away this weekend. They’ve promised something special and The Apollo have put all the seats out, which could be dangero...
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June 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM