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Catch up with the brilliance of both Broke'N'English and The Ting Tings at Glastonbury.

Watch the video for Badly Drawn Boy's new single, the beautiful ballad Promises.

Richard Ashcroft, Nick McCabe, Simon Jones and Pete Salisbury have reformed for a new album and tour

How one local record label is creating a piece of Manchester in a corner of Glastonbury.

The Cassettes take a short cut to the big time by bagging a support slot with INXS at the Apollo.

Paul Ryder felt the strong arm of the NYPD whilst filming the debut video for his new band, Big Arm.

Cherry Ghost leaves no-one in doubt of his roots with his video for People Help The People.

Noel Gallagher talks about covering the Beatles, and why there will never be another band like them.

Performance's Joe Stretch discusses the twists + turns that took them from buzz band to debut album.

Australian rockers INXS are offering one lucky band the opportunity to play at their Apollo show.

Take That have got a good soaking for their new single, I’d Wait For Life. Watch a clip now.

Cult folk songstress Wendy Flower on rediscovering her music and working with Manchester's finest.

Simon Webbe sets off into the world of superheroes for his new single. Watch the video now.

Jon 'Reverend' McClure on duetting with John Cooper Clarke, rants and making the best album ever.

The Northern Quarter makes a positive response to the Dale Street fire with Burnt To The Ground.

On its 25th anniversary, we look at some of the things that made the Haçienda so special and unique.

The Gossip and CSS are set to double headline at Contort Yourself and it's all for free!

Bone Box, Liam Frost and more announce a benefit for the businesses affected by the Dale St fire.

Fiona Renshaw on working hard, learning from collaborators and owing it all to Manchester.

Singer-songwriter Karima Francis celebrates a record deal and looks forward to her Academy 3 show.

Stephen Fretwell on his EP, loving Manchester, his Roadhouse past and new album, Man On The Roof.

After 27 years, eight studio albums and 35 singles, Manc legends New Order have called it a day.

Liz Green on how she's gone from car park attendant to main stage act at Glastonbury.

Ollabelle's Amy Helm on her music, American folk, battle songs and having a legendary father.

Lou Rhodes has been forced to postpone her UK tour due to unforeseen family circumstances.

Orphan Boy's Smithy on being a Steve Lamacq favourite, Sounds From The Other City and estate living.

The Ting-Tings' Katie on Sounds From The Other City, learning the guitar and what their name means!

The Freeflow project offers a free day of music industry panels and discussions to new bands.

Sounds From The Other City returns for a third year with fun, frivolity and 40 bands on the menu!

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 take a look at Morrissey's solo career. Listen online to the documentary.

The world's finest cellists are coming to Manchester for the ninth International Cello Festival

Jenny McCormick on her new album, English Country Garden, her heroes and her inspirations.

Polytechnic's Dylan on their debut album, getting national kudos and beating Cherry Ghost to gigs!

The wonderfully fun-loving Loungs talk beards, sessions and not being a novelty band.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic take Radio 3's Discovering Music out to a group of A Level Students in Eccles.

Joan Wasser on where the Police Woman moniker came from, English music fans and collaborations.

James' Jim Glennie discusses the future of one of Manchester's best loved bands.

Blacke Cherrie's Mizz on her influences and how being a "bird in a ball gown" gets you noticed.

Nine Black Alps release a video of their recording sessions, complete with demos of the new album.

The Whiskycats on why they've taken matters into their own hands to produce their debut album.

Radio 2 tells the story of the Bee Gees in a two part documentary, starting on Tuesday 3 April.