Charli XCX, A$AP Rocky and Damon Albarn all feature “BRRRPPWOUUUURR”. Backstage in his dressing room at Manchester’s Parklife Festival, Mura Masa … More
Month: June 2017
Racked by spice
Spice use around Manchester city centre has become notorious enough to make national headlines. Did making it illegal fuel the … More
Paint it Black
Such was their friendship that Paul O’Grady once punched out someone who was getting fruity with Cilla Black on the … More
Parklife Festival 2017: The story of the Manchester mudbath in photos
Stormzy, Frank Ocean, Zara Larsson and the 1975 were among the highlights conquering Heaton Park in 2017 160+ … More
The 1975 pay tribute to 22 victims of Manchester bombing in emotional Parklife headline set – and call on Theresa May to resign
Healy and co triumphed during their headlining performance. Midway through The 1975‘s triumphant Parklife homecoming headline set, Matty Healy addresses the … More
Party Politics: Manchester’s Parklife festival reacts to the election aftermath
When Glastonbury-goers awoke to the news that the UK had decided to exit the European Union last year, it threatened … More
The 1975 honour victims of Manchester attack with defiant “moment of noise”
Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham joined in with the tribute. The 1975 held a defiant “moment of noise” last night (June … More
Inside the ‘One Love Manchester’ gig – what you couldn’t see on TV
‘Pop music is escapism; at its best, it suggests another way of life is possible’ It’s the surreal juxtaposition … More
‘One Love Manchester’ – Ariana Grande fans tell NME “we shouldn’t be frightened”
“We’re still here, we’re still showing positivity and having a good time.” Delivering a heartfelt speech at Ariana Grande’s … More
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