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1. 1. Anthems from love's anti-hero

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 01 November 2007 DOWN to simple convenience, CityLife has arranged to meet Ed Cottam - lead singer and songwriter of Manc popsters Peek Adore - at a major American coffee chain near our offices.David Sue is won over by Peek Adore's tales of rejection.

2. 2. Ex-choirboys with music from hell

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 11 May 2007 THE sound of Laymar is an intense and challenging assault on indie complacency. And a far cry from the soulful singer who almost shares their name, says David Sue.

3. 3. Big Brother guitarist Dean plays with Phony

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 12 January 2002 Unsated by Big Brother fame, Dean O’Loughlin is back on the road with his Brummie indie outfit Phony. David Sue takes a reality check.

4. 4. Dancing queen

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 23 April 2002 City Life's David Sue puts on his best RP for toff totty Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

5. 5. Peel appeal

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 17 December 2004 A MIXTURE of Manchester's best known and up-and-coming acts will pay tribute to the late, great Radio 1 DJ John Peel on Sunday. David Sue got their thoughts prior to the show.

6. 6. Courteeners leading Manc vanguard

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 04 January 2008 EXPECT 2008 to be the year when a host of young bright things begin to truly shine, says David Sue.

7. 7. Alfie aim for the big time

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 August 2005 BACK with their fourth and career-best album, Alfie look set to make good their promise. About time too, says David Sue. They play the city tonight.

8. 8. Tim's music's joyously unhinged

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 08 November 2007 TIM'S for real, Sam isn't ... but that doesn't stop him getting equal billing in this band. David Sue investigates.

9. 9. A New Morning for Suede

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 October 2002 City Life's David Sue unearths the rural side of the happier, more grown-up Suede by talking to guitarist Richard Oakes before their Manchester Academy show on Sunday.

10. 10. ITC: Fringe nights

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 04 October 2007 AS far as bands and promoters are concerned, one of the greatest things about In The City is the democratic goodwill surrounding the whole thing.

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