Manchester has never just been a supporting character in the British music scene—it’s always actively written the script. The city’s history is adorned with iconic moments, from Factory Records and the Haçienda, to Madchester, Britpop and everything that followed. Each generation heralds in a new wave of talent: newer acts like Aitch and Pale Waves […]

‘Orange County’ by Gorillaz perfectly captures the band’s talent for pairing bright, inviting sounds with weightier emotional themes

‘2SIDED’ by Arlo Parks promises a darker sound from the singer-songwriter’s third album, writes contributor Archie Marks.