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Fifteen years on from their last release, the legendary Happy Mondays are back with a new album.

Having just recorded his new album, Stephen Fretwell is going back on the road for a tour in May.

John Robb on Goldblade's cult status, punk in the media and how he wants to be remembered.

Don't miss your chance to download Broke'n'£nglish performing tracks from debut album Subject2Status

The Permissive Society call it a day, citing 'real life and lawsuits' as the reason.

Peter Hook and David Potts resurrect their old partnership in the name of charity.

Ahead of their fourth birthday party, High Voltage boss Richard Cheetham fills us in on the label.

Autokat on being a Mancunian secret, instrumentals, lounge recordings and kids on the rob!

Inspiral Carpets' front man Tom Hingley on why the band have joined the online revolution.

Working For A Nuclear Free City follow their debut album with an EP of brand new tracks.

The post-rock power trio offer up a double A side, Idiot Check/You Got The Love. Listen to it now.

Mint Royale's Neil Claxton on pub arguments, hiring the Mighty Boosh and being by royal appointment.

Listen to an exclusive new track from I Am Kloot, recorded live for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Manchester.

Think you know Henry Purcell’s Come Ye Sons Of Art? It turns out it's been wrong for 241 years!

Take That have offered their support to former bandmate Robbie Williams, who's currently in rehab.

The Maple State's Gregory Counsell on touring, High Voltage and being inspired by call centres.

Brand New's Jesse Lacey on his influences, the new album and what Manchester means to him.

Watch the video for The Whip's latest slab of riot-disco, the storming Muzzle #1.

Simon Webbe talks about his music, playing Manchester and why he wants to be a Moss Side role model.

Fear Of Music's Jo Rose discusses their new EP, writing their album and the pressure to succeed.

The Â鶹ԼÅÄ Philharmonic are taking part in the Tchaikovsky Experience: get a mini-guide to the composer

Frank Sidebottom, Beech Road and his own house appear in Badly Drawn Boy's Journey From A To B promo

Eddi Reader on her musical passion, her new album Peacetime, and being serenaded by Willie Nelson.

Malastrugança blows up the traditional idea of Manc music, coming closer to world music than rock.

Plans are underway to bring back two of Manchester's biggest festivals, Bickershaw and Deeply Vale.

Ian Brown told 6 Music he's been working with Andy Rourke and a 30-piece orchestra on his new album.

James say they are "inspired, excited and complete" and "the future looks rosy for all James fans."

James are to reform after a five-year hiatus for five Arena dates in April, complete with new songs.

Fear Of Music's spiky art-rock comes of age with their new We Are Not The Enemy EP.

Folk songstress Vashti Bunyan on getting back into music, regrets and being an inspiration.

Kylie announces the rescheduled dates for the postponed Arena shows on her Showgirl: Â鶹ԼÅÄcoming tour

Andy Rourke helps set the record for the world's biggest communal busk, in aid of Versus Cancer.

Manchester's Downdog make a play for a day at Abbey Road studios by recording some Pink Floyd!

Emanuel Lundgren on his music, stage sizes and just why a Swedish band is called I’m From Barcelona!

There's news that Morrissey might represent the UK at Eurovision, but is he right for the job?

Morrissey could represent the UK at the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest, the Â鶹ԼÅÄ has confirmed.

Versus Cancer announce their first headliner - a certain Manc legend by the name of Ian Brown!

Join Andy Rourke and Versus Cancer in a world record attempt to be the biggest group of buskers ever

Rio Ferdinand and Simon Webbe fly the Mancunian flag during Â鶹ԼÅÄ 1Xtra's podcast month.

Working For A Nuclear Free City are looking for a new bass player. Are you the person for the job?

Doves reassure fans that they are working hard on getting their new album ready for release.

What will 2007 have in store for Manchester's music? We look at the ones to watch this year.

Soprano Emma Kirkby explains early music and the impossibility of picking one composer over the rest