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ALBUM REVIEW: The All-American Rejects – ‘Sandbox’

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  • Posted on May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

Inexplicably, The All-American Rejects’ first album in 14 years is a strong example of their era’s pop-rock updated and refreshed.

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PHOTOS: Balu Brigada – Academy 2, Manchester – 03/05/2026

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  • Posted on May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

As they join the ranks of fast-rising alt-pop acts ready to take on the world, Balu Brigada’s UK tour makes its stop in Manchester.

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PHOTOS: Maggie Lindemann – New Century Hall, Manchester – 17/04/2026

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  • Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Maggie Lindemann asserts her place high up among the alt-pop ranks as she arrives in Manchester.

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LIVE REVIEW: 5 Seconds Of Summer – Co-Op Live, Manchester – 04/04/2026

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  • Posted on April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

The charm, humility and abundance of huge pop moments from 5 Seconds Of Summer make for a show to remember in Manchester.

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EP REVIEW: Mothica – ‘Somewhere In Between’

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  • Posted on February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Mothica’s alt-metal swerve might prove mixed, but as always, her honesty and vulnerability is the core of her appeal.

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THE CATCH-UP: Rock In 2025

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  • Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

2025 is coming to a close, so we’ve gone back through the last 12 months to take a look at all the major rock, metal, punk and alternative releases that we missed.

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EP REVIEW: Harpy – ‘VII’

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  • Posted on November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

Another stylish but functionally empty nu-gen release, just like the rest—joy.

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LIVE REVIEW + PHOTOS: Luvcat – O2 Academy, Liverpool – 13/11/2025

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  • Posted on November 16, 2025November 16, 2025

Stardom is already well in reach for Luvcat, who produces an alt-pop cabaret that supersedes almost everyone else, both in her field and outside of it.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Luvcat – ‘Vicious Delicious’

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  • Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Luvcat emerges as a fully-formed superstar on her debut, an indie album overloaded with glamour, sleaze, sauce and some of the best pop songs of the year.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Deaf Havana – ‘We’re Never Getting Out’

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  • Posted on September 26, 2025September 27, 2025

Once again, Deaf Havana’s processing of honesty and openness through alt-rock makes for an uncomfortable listen, but this time, maybe not in the usual way.

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