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Now Then attends Elbow’s long-awaited show—delayed but not dampened by Covid.

Nick Kenyon of Northern Quarter bar and live music venue the Peer Hat tells us about their last 18 months and his thoughts on the future.

The ex-Fall accomplice talks memorable gigs, super fans and trying out his first amp from Forsyths.

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11 August 2021

The Delia Derbyshire Day founder tells us about her route to a fourth solo album, via drum machines, binaural mixing, and double decker buses.

5 August 2021

CPU Records has been leading the charge for UK electronic music since 2012. As they prepare to drop their 100th release, we took time out to speak to label boss CPSmith.

3 August 2021

Jennels chart their journey from Stax covers to ironic indie via Nile Rodgers and Elliot Smith.

29 July 2021

The Manchester musician talks choirs, cellos, catharsis and classical influences. Oh, and tea and wine merch.

26 July 2021

Under the elegant curvature of Manchester Central, MIF has delivered a long-awaited live performance by Damon Albarn.

22 July 2021

Arlo Parks' Manchester International Festival show marked an emotional return to live music after the long hiatus.

1 June 2021

We talk to the Manchester singer about a love of soul, melodies, and music as a means to attract people's attention to the big issues.

28 April 2021

A few record releases into life as the Golden Lion Sounds label boss, Matthanee 'Gig' Nilavongse told Now Then about what it means for Todmorden.

28 April 2021

The acclaimed jazz trumpeter and Gondwana Records label founder answers our questions about COVID gigs, scouting for musicians, and mental health and wellbeing.

22 April 2021

A panel of music industry professionals considered how live music could recover in 2021.

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Ed Blaney It's Like Reggae, But Backwards

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Caro C Scaling an Electric Mountain

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Jennels "You don't have to have critical attention to be great"

Chloe Foy "The release of the whole album has been a cathartic process"

Live / stage review Damon Albarn makes a triumphant return to Manchester International Festival

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Matthew Halsall Open to All Possibilities

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