Manchester Unspun: How a City Got High on Music by Andy Spinoza – from Cottonopolis to Manc-hattan | History books

‘Engaging thesis’: Andy Spinoza

Some years ago, when a national newspaper editor headed north to view the property boom that is transforming Manchester’s city centre and its skyline, Andrew Spinoza was entrusted with the job of tour guide. “I […]

The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst on Madonna, Manchester, and His New Memoir, Goth

Lol Tolhurst

Nabil Ayers and Lol Tolhurst, photographed by Sophie Wilde Spare. The Cure’s very first performance was at their Catholic School end-of-year assembly. Covering Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out,” Lol Tolhurst, the band’s drummer and co-founder, wore […]

The Lathums join BBC Music Introducing line-up at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in Manchester – Music News

The Lathums join BBC Music Introducing line-up at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival in Manchester - Music News

BBC Radio 6 Music today announces that The Lathums will perform at the BBC Music Introducing Live night at Band on the Wall in Manchester on Thursday 23rd March as a part of the 6 […]

‘Forget about the Hacienda!’ The DIY music scene pushing Manchester forward | Music

‘We just need to even out the dividends’ … Meekz on tour in 2023.

“In terms of the breadth of talent, from emerging to established names, it’s the most exciting Manchester has been in my time,” says Rivca Burns, a 20-year veteran of the city’s music scene who is […]

Cristiano Ronaldo Out At Manchester United Immediately, Mutual Decision

cristinao ronaldo, manchester united

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s time in Old Trafford is over — the soccer superstar and Manchester United have decided to part ways effective immediately. Man U announced the move just minutes ago … saying, “The club thanks […]