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Faye Webster live in Manchester: Artistic vulnerability in the face of the public eye
Atlanta singer-songwriter Faye Webster merged her innovative instrumentals with R&B and indie influences at an ambient gig at the Albert Hall
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Pachyman live in Manchester: Experimental dub-reggae at its finest
Pachyman bought an expansive dub-reggae set to YES Pink Room, dismissing the cold February with an interlude of sun-soaked drum and bass
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Alice Phoebe Lou live in Manchester: Bridging the old and the new
Alice Phoebe Lou shows her 2023 album Shelter in new light, exploring new ground at New Century Hall
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Phil Magbotiwan: Honouring the face behind The Reno
The Mancunion sits down with Lisa Ayegun to talk about her father, Phil Magbotiwan, and his legendary nightclub The Reno between 1962-1986
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This Is The Kit live in Manchester: A stripped back set of pureness and togetherness
This Is The Kit bring their folk-fuelled emotion to Manchester Academy, showcasing a performance of closeness and unity
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The Hacienda Returns at The Warehouse Project: Merseyside nightlife reborn
The Warehouse Project recreates the quintessence of 80s and 90s dance culture, honouring the legacy of The Hacienda nightclub
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The Streets live in Manchester: “We just need to love our neighbours”
Mike Skinner graces O2 Victoria Warehouse with music for "all jungle, all garage heads"
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Slowdive live in Manchester: Pioneering the shoegaze revival
A night of psychedelic lighting and reflective euphoria, Slowdive recreate the essence of 90s shoegaze on Halloween
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Young Fathers live in Manchester: Redefining live music
Young Fathers blur the lines of live music and performance art, with a transfixing gig at the Manchester Academy
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Queer Mods: The untold subculture
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, The Mancunion uncovers the forgotten Queer history of the 1960s Mod movement
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Live Review: Hotel Lux at The Deaf Institute
In the wake of their new album Hands Across the Creek, Hotel Lux perform at The Deaf Institute for the third stop on their UK tour
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A beginner's guide to Northern Soul
If Northern Soul hasn’t made it onto your playlist yet, it’s time to start now…