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Songstress Lou Rhodes discusses her new album, John Bonham drums and how much she misses Manchester.

Journalist and punk John Robb on why the Sex Pistols' return to Manchester is a big deal.

Oasis take a step into the digital world by releasing their first ever download only single.

To coincide with the Ian Curtis biopic, Control, Joy Division re-master and re-release their albums.

That Manchester returns for another day of musical mayhem - this time with added out-of-towners!

The rise and fall of the most influential and successful independent record label comes to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four.

Local lad turned pop star Shayne Ward exclusively blogs for us in the run-up to his new single.

Nine Black Alps prepare for their new album by asking fans to vent spleens and sing praises.

The organisers of In The City announce it will go ahead despite the death of founder Anthony Wilson.

Radio 1 celebrate Tony Wilson as Pete Tong and Mike Pickering deliver a Hacienda Essential Mix.

Sadie Hawkins Dance's Crystal Grenade on their new EP, political music and pain meeting pleasure.

Three days of the finest in underground and under-estimated punk hits Stockport.

Singer-songwriter Emma Black explains why she's a little bit country and a little bit Manchester.

Cleo Higgins explains why she's decided to get back into music, six years after the end of Cleopatra

Dance rockers The Whip announce plans for an album after signing up to Fatboy Slim's label.

See the musical wonders of Bickershaw and Deeply Vale Festivals for the first time on two new DVDs.

One half of Elektrons, Luke Cowdrey, on their debut album, making a British sound and changing names

Journalist and musician John Robb looks at the life, legacy and 'insane enthusiasm' of Tony Wilson.

How should Manchester remember one of the city’s greatest champions, Anthony Wilson?

Your tributes to Mr Manchester: broadcaster and music mogul Anthony Wilson who has died, aged 57.

Time to dust of your dancing shoes as the Warehouse Project returns for another three months of fun.

The legendary Wigan Casino is to be revived on its original site - which is now a shopping centre!

Art rock trio The Answering Machine are the latest band to jet off into the Spanish sun and perform

The Dirty Soul Club get The Longcut and Soundstripe along to help them out at their upcoming show.

Manunian pop star Shayne Ward on his bid to retain The X Factor with his new album.

Oceansize plan a comeback tour with their third studio album, Frames, being released this September.

Manchester's music community calls for a way to be found to make a future for Dpercussion.

Ear To The Ground announce that this year's Dpercussion will be the last one ever.

Peter Hook has threatened to sue after his ex-bandmates decided to keep New Order going.

Voice of the Seven Woods, aka Rick Tomlinson, on his new album, travelling abroad and preconceptions

As Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce release their Inside The Smiths DVD, the pair reflect on the legacy.

Danny McNamara on why he's helping Manchester bands with his new club night, The Aftershow.

Get details of how you can watch The Gossip, The Horrors and more live online.

Shaun Ryder could be penalised after he smoked several cigarettes during the Happy Mondays concert.

The celebrated Band On The Wall takes another step closer to reopening by securing £3.2m in grants.

Manchester Jazz Festival blows its own trumpet as we spotlight the local performers

Former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire says he has given up music for good in favour of painting.

As ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Manchester celebrate the women in Mancunian music, we ask: who's your favourite?

D:percussion have confirmed that this year’s event will be jam-packed into one fun day in August.

The Answering Machine on Silent Hotels, getting electric shocks and living with each other on tour.

The Whip deliver Divebomb, a slice of Kraftwerky brilliance, complete with a robotic video.