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LIVE REVIEW: Role Model – O2 Apollo, Manchester – 06/11/2025

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  • Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

If the popstar potential of Role Model wasn’t already apparent, an utterly charming set in Manchester all but confirms that there’s something real here.

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LIVE REVIEW: Joey Valence & Brae – New Century Hall, Manchester – 03/11/2025

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  • Posted on November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Joey Valence & Brae’s never-ending rise is ramping up yet again, with an expanded set of party-rap bangers and an untouchable live presence.

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LIVE REVIEW: Mouth Culture – Academy 3, Manchester – 26/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

In Manchester, Mouth Culture’s ascent is as rapid and riotous as ever, with yet more signs of being the UK’s next truly special alt-rock band.

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LIVE REVIEW: Igorrr – O2 Ritz, Manchester – 23/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

A night of glorious insanity comes to Manchester, courtesy of Igorrr bringing some of the most off-the-wall metal out there.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: The Last Dinner Party – Grand Central Hall, Liverpool – 23/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 26, 2025April 21, 2026

In celebration of their new album ‘From The Pyre’, The Last Dinner Party’s first of two Liverpool sets has them bring out their baroque indie-rock at its most immaculate.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Bury Tomorrow – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester – 17/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 26, 2025October 26, 2025

A huge show and a stellar live reputation among metalcore bands adds up to another winner from Bury Tomorrow in Manchester.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Better Lovers – Arts Club, Liverpool – 22/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 25, 2025April 21, 2026

On their second UK headline tour this year, an intimate Liverpool show brings out the best of Better Lovers, as their hardcore supergroup status remains ironclad.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Nova Twins – O2 Ritz, Manchester – 15/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

As they arrive in Manchester for a flat-out fantastic show, Nova Twins’ surge towards rock icon status isn’t even close to slowing down.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: New Found Glory – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester – 11/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Longstanding kings of pop-punk New Found Glory return to the UK with a show that, as usual, leaves that status unchallenged.

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LIVE REVIEW: Busted & McFly – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – 08/10/2025

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  • Posted on October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Busted and McFly duke it out across the UK for their generation’s pop-rock crown, and with terrific efforts on both sides, everyone’s a winner.

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