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Music Review: The Specials, Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Making political statements through music has been The Specialsβ strong suit since they formed in the late 1970s. And that skill of getting the message across through music still stands today.
Read the full story..Review: U2 β Innocence + Experience Tour 2018, Manchester Arena
U2 rolled into town as part of their eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour and turned Manchester Arena into the smallest large venue around.
Read the full story..Django Django talk to Northern Soul
Many bands suffer from what’s known as ‘Difficult Second Album Syndrome’, that awkward step where a recording career isn’t brand new any more but it’s a not-yet-seen-it-all doddle either.
Read the full story..Review: Morrissey, First Direct Arena, Leeds
For such a towering musical icon he looked small, but anyone would from the back row of the upper tier of a vast, fan-shaped arena accommodating 13,000.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, 02 Apollo, Manchester
Northern Soul photographer Nicola Jackson sees critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Rag ‘n’ Bone Man at Manchester’s O2 Apollo.
Read the full story..Left of Center? No, bang on target. Northern Soul sees Suzanne Vega in Manchester
Itβs been a fair few years since Suzanne Vega last played a live concert in Manchester, but last week saw her triumphant return at the stunning Bridgewater Hall.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery and Review: Richard Ashcroft, Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Now an established fixture in the Manchester gig-going calendar, Sounds of the City at Castlefield Bowl kicked off a series of city centre open air concerts in July with an eclectic bill, headlined by Richard Ashcroft, ex-frontman of The Verve.
Read the full story..Review: Erasure, Albert Hall, Manchester
Erasure have a loyal following. I mean a really loyal following.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Liam Gallagher, 02 Ritz, Manchester
Liam Gallagher performed to a packed out O2 Ritz in Manchester at the end of May, showcasing a mix of new solo material and a selection of Oasis classics.
Read the full story..Win tickets to see Saint Etienne at Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester
Northern Soul has teamed up with the RNCM to offer readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to Saint Etienne on Sunday 11 June.
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