As well-honed as ever, Creeper bring their gothic-rock bombast back to Manchester.
Even by the ephemeral standards of regional indie music, The Lilacs’ debut is unabashed musical emptiness.
Still completely unique in modern heavy music, The Hu bring their blend of metal and Mongolian folk to Manchester’s O2 Apollo.
With the momentum of long-running alt-rock mavericks on their side, The Lemonheads bring their extensive UK tour to Bristol’s Electric.
Amon Amarth’s UK and European tour begins in Manchester, where melodeath’s premier Vikings couldn’t be firing on all cylinders more.
Although Dylan John Thomas makes a vested effort to expand into the wider folk world, the shortcomings of his sophomore album become all the clearer for it.
Now affixing their gothic balladry with glossy, classic pop, the appeal of Twin Temple is no deeper, but it’s still present enough.
The exceptional rise of Madra Salach sees them bring their pounding Irish folk to Manchester’s New Century Hall.
A gripping examination of faith in Irish society seals Basht. as one of the top post-punk breakouts of 2026.
With his blend of hip-hop and modern rock at its most refined level yet, and a slew of unpredictable guests and turns at his side, Kid Bookie’s creative drive blossoms more than ever on his new album.