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This week, we discuss two shows at Castlefield Bowl - Loyle Carner and Jungle - and question whether this is Manchester's best venue?


We list our best and worst venues from across the city, including Albert Hall, YES, Apollo, Academy, Victoria Warehouse, Co-op Live, and plenty more.


We also preview Manchester Psych Festival 2024, and discuss new music from Courteeners, Wunderhorse, The Lathums, Michael Kiwanuka and many more.

In Part 2, we continue with Saturday's artists and cover the highs and lows of the final day at Glastonbury Festival 2024.

We discuss Yard Act, Coldplay and SZA's Pyramid Stage headline slots, and the iconic legends slot which was performed by Shania Twain.

Other chat includes Soft Play, Bob Vylan, Seasick Steve, Arlo Parks, Newdad, Baxter Dury, Noname, Kim Deal (Breeders), and Nia Archives.

We close with new music and our shouts for Glastonbury 2025 headliners!

In Part 1 of our "Glastonbury Debrief", we discuss Friday and Saturday performances, including Dua Lipa's headline set, IDLES' controversial Banksy moment, and Fontaines DC's incredible Park Stage headline show.

We also discuss Jamie XX, Jungle, Confidence Man, Paul Heaton (including Rianne Downey & Fatboy Slim / Norman Cook), The Mary Wallopers, and Damon Albarn's special guest appearance with Bombay Bicycle Club.

Other mentions include LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party, Kneecap, Bar Italia, The Last Dinner Party, Michael Kiwanuka, Little Simz, and Kasabian's secret set!

This week, we discuss the clip circulating from a Foo Fighters show in London where Dave Grohl appeared to accuse Taylor Swift of not playing live...

We also discuss Foo Fighters show at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, and is the cricket ground going backwards as a music venue?

As well as general chat on the huge success of the Eras Tour, and how one of us ended up staying in the same hotel as Taylor Swift...

We end with the usual new music chat, including Fontaines DC's new track, "Favourite", and plenty more.

Read our "Glastonbury From The Sofa" preview here:
Glastonbury From The Sofa: All The Unmissable Acts to Catch – Northern Chorus

This week, we are joined for an interview episode with Merseyside band, The Mysterines, ahead of their 2nd album release on June 21st, "Afraid of Tomorrows".
We speak to Lia and Paul all about the album, tour dates, and their slot at NBHD Festival later this year.
We also discuss their experience supporting Arctic Monkeys on their recent stadium tour.

This week, we discuss the full reveal of the 2024 Glastonbury lineup, including Nadine Shah's comments and who could potentially be in line for the secret sets.

We also look into why bands and artists are boycotting festivals, with the most recent being Latitude, following The Great Escape and SXSW.

As always, we unveil our new music tips, including Blossoms' new album and single reveal.