SECURITY VS. DIPLOMACY: FIRS and the China Problem
The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) is a global precedent set forth by the UK as one of the first all-encompassing transparency laws seen in Europe. Since its official introduction on July 1st 2025, the scheme has now fully come into...
Maruja – Saoirse
Translating from Irish as 'freedom', ‘Saoirse’ is Maruja's latest debut album preview, and a powerful statement of solidarity with Palestine. Opening with a subtle and atmospheric interplay between saxophone and guitar, the track evolves into a...
Tenacious D Live Review: 8/5/2024
Jack Black’s rock-comedy project Tenacious D stopped off in Manchester on their ‘Spicy Meatball’ tour, performing to 20,000 fans at the AO Arena The AO Arena in Manchester witnessed the return of the Metal on May 8,...
Beyond The Music Festival 2023
The Mancunion explores Beyond The Music Festival, a weekend full of tantalising shows, conferences and real change in the music industry.
King Krule – Space Heavy: Threads of Optimism
The Mercury Prize-nominated Archy Marshall, aka King Krule, explores his fascination with spaces on his fourth album. Three years after his last studio release, the long-awaited return of Archy Marshall came with the release of Space...
Vacations at Band on the Wall
Vacations bring their sunny Australian sound to Band on the Wall following the release of new single ‘Next Exit’. Vacations are an indie-pop quartet based in Newcastle, Australia. I was lucky enough to see them perform at Band on the Wall in...
black midi at Village Underground
Experimental post-punk outfit black midi brought their show to Village Underground, showcasing material from lockdown album Cavalcade. black midi took to the stage for the third night of their four-day stretch at Village Underground, to...