Sometimes you can’t beat a gig in an intimate setting – we offer a guide to the best independent venues near you

Don’t let the wintery blues keep you locked up indoors – 11 exciting events to keep you entertained this week

There are many songwriters who have found their names popping up in unexpected album sleeves – here are seven of the most surprising songwriting credits in music history

Our pick of things to do across Glasgow, a chance to make the most of that long-awaited January wage packet

Sylvester Stallone proved a knockout hit with fans when he punched out stories from his legendary Hollywood career at Sheffield City Hall

Here are 12 fun and inspiring events to get you safely into February with a smile on your face

Hollywood just can’t get enough of repeat depictions of the destruction of mankind. After so many attempts to wipe out humankind, you think they’d change the formula.

Some of the best events taking place around Manchester in the next seven days

1995 was a heady time in British music, with Oasis and Blur stealing the headlines – but it was also the first time a band called Mogwai rehearsed together