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Bionic robot arm lets plants play musical instruments

The machine will make its live debut at Castlehead Viaduct later this month

A machine that allows a living plant to "play" a musical instrument has been invented. Developed by Manchester-based musicians known as Bionic and the Wires...

Legendary Manchester venue Night & Day will remain open following noise dispute

The long-running Northern Quarter club's team said they were "delighted" and "disappointed" by the judge's ruling on the Noise Abatement Notice

Manchester's Night & Day has been allowed to remain open after a more than three-year-long noise dispute. The legendary Northern Quarter venue, open for over...

Nemzzz

The new mixtape follows the Manchester rapper's debut EP 'NEMZZZ TYPE BEAT'

Nemzzz has released his debut mixtape. Out now, the 15-track deluxe edition of the LP, titled 'DO NOT DISTURB', features guest contributions from Lil Yachty...

Photo of Aletha in a metallic blue-grey Jersey standing next to a wooden wall

With a mix of minimal thumpers, trippy techno and deep, driving acid, Manchester’s Aletha steps up for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Claire Francis about the formative influence of multi-genre festivals like Dimensions, her CITRIC party, and more

There’s something thrillingly addictive about Aletha’s sets. It’s partly due to the Manchester DJ’s propensity for zingy acid and electro cuts, but it’s also the...

Nemzzz announces debut mixtape, ‘DO NOT DISTURB’

The debut mixtape is set to drop next month

Nemzzz has announced the release of his debut mixtape, ‘DO NOT DISTURB’, and dropped a new track, ‘L'S'. Slated for release on 15th March, the...

Legendary Manchester venue Night & Day to contest Noise Abatement Notice in court next week

The notice was first served against the venue two years ago

Legendary Manchester music venue Night & Day will be heading back to court next week to contest a Noise Abatement Notice (NAN) that was first...

Steam radio's logo on a psychedelic colourful background

"This is the perfect chance for a bedroom music lover to dive into the local music scene," said organisers

Manchester's Steam Radio has announced a free DJing and radio course aimed at working class people. With funding from Ballantine and Soho Radio's True Music...

Rave and youth culture photography exhibition, Knees Up, announced for February

The party and exhibition will take place in Manchester on 10th February

A new photography exhibition exploring modern-day rave and youth culture will take place at Manchester’s Smolenksy Gallery next month. Knees Up, hosted by Newcastle-based photography...

Photo of Meduulla wearing a brown fur coat and an array of hats

With lyrics inspired by her Zimbabwean heritage and life in Manchester, Meduulla’s route into rap was through poetry. She speaks to Sophie Walker about her dual perspective, her love of words, and appreciation for the power of hip-hop

The medulla oblongata transmits signals between the spinal cord and higher parts of your brain. It commands your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe...

Photo of OneDa performing on stage wearing a scarf and leopard print trainers

Part of the Herchester collective in Manchester, OneDa operates on the fringes of drum & bass, and isn’t afraid to go against the grain, as evidenced on her latest EP, ‘Pussy Power’. She tells DJ Mag about how acceptance of her sexuality — not least by herself — and a large degree of self-love have been crucial to her development as an MC, and in finding her voice

“It’s the eccentricity of the sound. It’s just magic — you can do anything.” Manchester-raised OneDa effervesces with excitement as she drills down into her...

Gaza humanitarian crisis: fundraising electronic music events to attend this month

Dates in Dublin, London and Manchester have been announced 

Updated 11th December Promoters and artists are continuing to show solidarity with the population of Gaza through fund and awareness-raising events. Citizens in the Palestinian...

The Warehouse Project announces DJ EZ, Girls Don’t Sync, Sammy Virji, more for New Year's Eve party

The Manchester party closes out its 2023 season with Paul Woolford, Jaguar, Hammer, RUDIM3NTAL and many more

The Warehouse Project has revealed the lineup for its upcoming New Year's Eve party. The Manchester party series will close out its 2023 season at...

Silver Punisher pills ecstasy warning Manchester

The tablets are said to contain 2.5 times the standard MDMA dose

A warning has been issued over high-strength "Silver Punisher" ecstasy pills which were discovered at a UK venue last weekend. The tablets have been identified...

New Order reissue 'Substance 1987'

The reissue will include the highest-selling 12" single of all time, 'Blue Monday'

New Order have announced a vinyl reissue of ‘Substance 1987’, via Warner. Originally dropped through Factory Records back in 1987, the first issue of ‘Substance’...

Photo of a yellow-lit stage and crowd at the Depot Mayfield

Skrillex will return to the North this November with a stacked bill of guests

The Warehouse Project has announced a brand new line-up curated and headlined by Skrillex, as part of the forthcoming 2023 season. Presented by WHP and...

Photo of dancers on stage at Homobloc festival with colourful lights, balloons, and a busy crowd

“It’s with great pleasure we unveil the most adventurous Homobloc line-up to date”

Homobloc has announced the full line-up for its 2023 edition ahead of the festival’s return to Depot Mayfield on 4th November. The day-to-night queer party...

Photo of gold lights and a crowd inside a The Warehouse Project event. The words "hello Manchester" are projected on the stage

The Manchester institution returns to Depot Mayfield with another stacked run of events

The Warehouse Project has shared the full programme for its 2023 season. After announcing the reopening parties earlier this summer, which featured names like Bicep...

Iceboy Violet Wounded Coogi Video

Taken from the Manchester artist's forthcoming project, 'Not A Dream But A Controlled Explosion'

Manchester-based MC, poet, producer and musician Iceboy Violet has unveiled a new video to the single, 'Wounded Coogi'. The track is taken from their forthcoming...

Photo of Henzo wearing a black cap and an orange jumper

Manchester’s Henzo returns to YCO’s stomping ground with a deadly trio of murky bass variations on ‘The Prowl’

The next release on BFTT and aya’s YCO imprint comes from Henzo, whose ‘The Prowl’ EP lands this Friday. Listen to ‘A Healthy Fear Of...

Photo of Murlo sleeping on a sofa next to a window

The Manchester-based artist’s first album in four years will arrive in August

Murlo has shared details of his new album, ‘Puckle’, alongside the release of its first single. Listen to ‘Carapace’ below. The follow-up to 2019’s ‘Dolos’...