This content is archived from the academic year 2008 - 2009.

Gigs

Seasick Steve @ Apollo, 23/01/09

Seasick Steve @ Apollo, 23/01/09 February 11th, 2009
Rhiannon Edwards

Seasick Steve seems completely unfazed to be on a full European tour showcasing his authentic, raw blues sound. [Full Article]

Of Montreal @ Club Academy, 29/01/09

Of Montreal @ Club Academy, 29/01/09 February 11th, 2009
Max Pilley

Superman, pigs, Satan, Adam Ant: all the crucial elements of an indie pop concert were out in force. [Full Article]

Unsigned: Friends of Mine @ The Deaf Institute, 20/02/09

Unsigned: Friends of Mine @ The Deaf Institute, 20/02/09 February 23rd, 2009
Danielle Turton

Friends of Mine follow up the success of their own festival with Friday night’s line-up, headlined by Orphan Boy. [Full Article]



SoCo Social Presents Mylo, Big Sam’s Funky Nation @ Tribeca, 06/02/09

SoCo Social Presents Mylo, Big Sam’s Funky Nation @ Tribeca, 06/02/09 February 23rd, 2009
Eoghan Bennett and Alex Ryan

SoCo Social is a series of events that showcases legendary talent in intimate venues to start off the weekend. [Full Article]

The Gaslight Anthem @ Academy 2, 04/02/09

The Gaslight Anthem @ Academy 2, 04/02/09 February 23rd, 2009
Tom Jirat

The Gaslight Anthem exhibited their diversity, ranging from anthemic punk rock to melodious, soulful blues. [Full Article]

Coldplay @ MEN Arena, 11/12/08

Coldplay @ MEN Arena, 11/12/08 February 11th, 2009
Andrew Parry

If you thought Coldplay had gone down hill after their last few releases, think again. [Full Article]



Brakes @ Moho Live, 01/02/09

Brakes @ Moho Live, 01/02/09 February 11th, 2009
James Wilkes

You know it’s going to be an entertaining gig when the lead singer comes onstage wearing a spacesuit. [Full Article]

The Roots @ Academy 1, 02/12/08

The Roots @ Academy 1, 02/12/08 February 5th, 2009
Max Usher Smith

With Philadelphia’s finest only playing two UK dates, no wonder the diverse Academy crowd is fired up. [Full Article]

MCR Unsigned: Elgazelle

MCR Unsigned: Elgazelle February 5th, 2009
Danielle Turton

Student Direct caught up with Paul Wright, singer of Manchester five-piece Elgazelle, ahead of their gig at the Aftershow Xmas Party. [Full Article]



Clubbing: Ape @ Manchester Apollo, 30/01/09

Clubbing: Ape @ Manchester Apollo, 30/01/09 February 11th, 2009
Alex Dizer

With a line-up including Beardyman, Caspa, Benga, Goldie, Marcus Intalex and High Contrast, the night couldn’t go far wrong. [Full Article]

Unsigned: The Nouvelles @ Course You Can Malcolm, 31/01/09

Unsigned: The Nouvelles @ Course You Can Malcolm, 31/01/09 February 11th, 2009
Danielle Turton

The Nouvelles are one of those unsigned bands that seem to garner praise left, right and centre while still remaining a relatively well-kept secret. [Full Article]

The Cribs @ The Ritz, 05/02/09

The Cribs @ The Ritz, 05/02/09 February 23rd, 2009
Louise Stephens

The original Jarman brothers rip it up in their usual style, barely pausing for breath between songs. [Full Article]



Unsigned: Busk @ The Garratt, 25/02/09

Unsigned: Busk @ The Garratt, 25/02/09 February 25th, 2009
Danielle Turton

Busk offers something its rivals 5th Avenue don’t – a night of quality live acts with completely free entry. [Full Article]

Unsigned: Riot Jazz First Birthday @ Mint Lounge, 03/03/09

Unsigned: Riot Jazz First Birthday @ Mint Lounge, 03/03/09 March 3rd, 2009
Danielle Turton

The predicted attendees of their Facebook event have already well exceeded the Mint Lounge's capacity. [Full Article]

Das Pop @ Night and Day, 19/02/09

Das Pop @ Night and Day, 19/02/09 March 3rd, 2009
Polly Glass

Eclecticism ranging from front man Bent’s spirited boogeying to between-song musings in delightfully not-quite-right English. [Full Article]



Magazine @ Academy 1, 17/02/09

Magazine @ Academy 1, 17/02/09 March 3rd, 2009
Louise Stephens

The fleeting nature of their reappearance after almost 30 years makes this gig seem instantly momentous. [Full Article]

Snow Patrol @ MEN Arena, 07/03/09

Snow Patrol @ MEN Arena, 07/03/09 May 7th, 2009
Eoghan Bennett

HAVING BEEN so prominent on the music scene and so consistent with their output over the last few years, it is difficult to remember a time when Snow Patrol didnÕt exist. It is testimony to the strength of the band’s back catalogue that they were able to cherry-pick hit after [Full Article]

Children of Bodom @ Academy 1, 16/02/09

Children of Bodom @ Academy 1, 16/02/09 March 3rd, 2009
Edmund Chapman

At The Gates-style melodic death metal married to the cheesiest elements of power metal à la Sonata Arctica. [Full Article]



Clubbing: Jupiter Rooms @ Joshua Brooks, 20/02/09

Clubbing: Jupiter Rooms @ Joshua Brooks, 20/02/09 March 3rd, 2009
Josh Rackshaw

“Basically, what we want to do is bring the party back to techno, and, where we can, have some fun." [Full Article]

Flashguns @ Club Academy, 12/02/09

Flashguns @ Club Academy, 12/02/09 February 25th, 2009
Louise Stephens

Flashguns are smartly attired and are just out of school by the looks of their fresh, young faces. [Full Article]

Mongrel @ Club Academy, 11/02/09

Mongrel @ Club Academy, 11/02/09 February 25th, 2009
Joshua Rackstraw

A bizarre mix of political types, blinged-up hip-hop kids, and confused-looking indie fans attended. [Full Article]



The Secret Machines @ The Ruby Lounge, 12/02/09

The Secret Machines @ The Ruby Lounge, 12/02/09 February 25th, 2009
James Wilkes

Lit from behind by three gigantic lights, they say little and focus on making fantastic music. [Full Article]

Clubbing: Electrofied @ Area 51, 18/02/09

Clubbing: Electrofied @ Area 51, 18/02/09 March 3rd, 2009
Daniel Zuidijk

Electrofied isn’t for people who are afraid of stepping off the beaten track of the Manchester clubbing scene. [Full Article]

Katy Perry @ Academy 1, 25/02/09

Katy Perry @ Academy 1, 25/02/09 May 7th, 2009
Eoghan Bennett

IT IS obvious from the mix of schoolchildren, middle-aged couples and student types who are waiting outside Academy 1 to see self-styled pop oddball Katy Perry that this is going to be no ordinary gig. Normality is left at the door, as Perry picks up the baton marked “bizarre” to [Full Article]