Music

7 May 2022

A three-year wait for Sounds From The Other City was ended in glorious fashion this May bank holiday Sunday.

13 November 2021

The Greater Manchester actor, singer and songwriter talks to Now Then about guinea pigs, his lockdown album, and filming with Shane Meadows and Paddy Considine.

30 September 2021

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

5 October 2019

The beauty of Leonard Cohen's words is superbly captured in the documentary.

13 April 2019

This unique collaboration of musicians return for a series of shows commemorating the anniversary of the Beatles’ Abbey Road album.

16 January 2019

When you are a bassist rocking out like Moema, you know something good is going on.

15 December 2018

"OMG, she has the same nipple tassels as me." That's not a phrase you will come across in the supermarket. The fact it didn’t cause a stir…

12 June 2018

Velvet Badger co-founder Simon Prato-Scarlett took the time to answer our questions about the collaboration with Dazzley, the new venue and ‘concentrated Vimto’.

11 May 2018

The Manchester newcomer took the time to answer our questions before back-to-back gigs in the city this month.

13 February 2018

Honeyfeet’s steps along the musical road have been more marathon than sprint. That Orange Whip, due for release on 30 March, is only the…

14 September 2017

Percussionist, pianist and all-round music man Benjamin Atha tells us more about the world of Ivan Campo.

13 March 2015

Always one to tackle a question head on, Akala took time out to discuss his new album, grime’s resurgence and politics in hip hop.

26 November 2012

Read the online version of our second print issue, which was published back in 2012.

Music

Live / stage review "Glad to be able dance, celebrate and sing with friends": Sounds From The Other City returns

Stuart Wolfenden The Extraordinary Tale of Rosie and Gill

Ed Blaney It's Like Reggae, But Backwards

Filmreel Words of Love

London Astrobeat Orchestra From West Africa to Abbey Road

Live / stage review Irma Vep

Live / stage review Foundations Festival

Dazzley Badger A Walk On The Bright Side

Allysha Joy Across Sonic Worlds

Honeyfeet A Northern Musical Powerhouse

Ivan Campo Top of the League

Akala Knowledge is Power

Now Then. Issue 2.