15 Best Manchester Rappers (Famous And New Artists)
Manchester is home to a large number of the UK’s best rappers. With its own distinctive sound, and a rapidly growing list of rappers to…
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April 12, 2022
Manchester Record Shops You Must Go Digging In
From post-punk to Britpop to acid house, Manchester has undoubtedly made its mark on the UK map of musical innovation. But where would Manchester music…
January 12, 2022
Rachael Philip Talks Nature, Decay & Sound
Blending electronics, field recordings, and chamber music, Wax Ephemeral is the debut album from Manchester-based composer Rachael Philip. Described as 'a tribute to the carousel…
July 16, 2021
Marco Woolf Drops Joyous Video For ‘Let’s Build This House’
The new video release from Marco Woolf explores the tenderness and joy of family relationships. The track sits on his EP Francine, i, which follows…
July 10, 2021
Itsnatevendahk Drops Intimate & Off-Kilter Debut Album
The lockdown months have been somewhat of a blessing for creative, introverted souls. Soundcloud and Bandcamp are teeming with fledgling bedroom pop artists sharing confessional…
April 13, 2021
Jamaal Monarch Gets It All Out In Raw R&B Anthem ‘Love’s A Joke’
Love's A Joke, I'm The Butt Of It' is a charmingly naive R&B anthem from emerging Manchester artist Jamaal Monarch. Walking a fine line between…
February 19, 2021
Skeltr Elevate With Spiritual Jazz Rave Album ‘ Dorje’
Skeltr seamlessly blend spiritual jazz and rave in their epic debut album Dorje. In a distinctly unusual fusion of genres and ideas, the Manchester-based duo…
October 9, 2020
glue70 Drops Sophisticated Chill-Hop Album ‘2070’
Producers all over the internet have been churning out lofi hip-hop, chill-hop beats, and the like at a dizzying pace. On the surface, Manchester's glue70…
September 2, 2020
Luke Royalty Vents In Breakup Lament ‘October Seven’
Luke Royalty's first release of 2020 is a bitter, searching breakup lament. Filled with the inevitable questions, disappointment, and regret that surround a failed relationship,…
August 14, 2020
HENGE Transport You To Space With Prog-Rave ‘Exo’
Psychedelic prog-rave band HENGE have developed a cult following thanks to their wild live shows, their message of joy, and their journey from outer-space. Combining…
July 24, 2020
Femi Tahiru Tackles Social Anxiety In ‘The Weekend’
On the back of a series of pre-lockdown shows at some of Manchester's most esteemed venues, Femi Tahiru's latest release shows the rising indie R&B…
July 17, 2020
23 Best Live Music Venues In Manchester
There aren’t many cities where you’ll be more spoilt for choice with music venues than Manchester. From beautiful, pristine venues fit for the world’s finest…
May 22, 2020
Bethlehem Casuals’ ‘Tragedy of Street Dog’ Is A Tale of Wit and Absurdism
The new release from 7-piece Manchester-based Bethlehem Casuals is colourful weirdness at its finest, and a much-needed hit of positive energy in these turbulent times.…
May 3, 2020
The Bittersweet Summer Sounds of Dunebug
With a sound that makes you feel like you are one of the only people in the world, Dunebug is one to watch. The ex-Manchester, now…
March 28, 2020
Lindsay Munroe Playfully Rejects Unrealistic Beauty Standards In ‘Mirror’
The striking debut single from Manchester's Lindsay Munroe is an honest, vulnerable and ultimately celebratory reflection on overcoming insecurity. Focusing on the potent image of…
January 31, 2020
Mali Hayes: Getting Closer To What Feels Natural
I meet Mali at the counter of a bustling Manchester café. “You look stressed? Don’t worry, you’ll be fine!” she’s telling a sunken-eyed barista as…
September 23, 2019
Manchester Music Festivals: The Alternative Guide
Manchester is home to a number of music festivals which reflect the rich cultural diversity of the city. Collectively they cover a myriad of different…
August 16, 2019
Bunny Hoova’s Shifting Leftfield Pop Will Keep You Guessing
Amidst our nostalgia driven pop culture, it is refreshing to discover artists who respond more directly to the strange, fractured world we live in today.
August 11, 2019
Yemi Bolatiwa: Taking Over With The Manchester Soul Singer
Yemi Bolatiwa is one of Manchester’s stand out vocalists today. But this isn’t something she anticipated when first arriving in the city in 2008.
August 1, 2019
Bethlehem Casuals: 5-Minutes With The Manc Party-Starters
Hailing from Manchester, Bethlehem Casuals are a high-energy mix of folk, disco, jazz, and more, wrapped up in a world of colour.
June 3, 2019
9 Manchester Music Blogs and Magazines You Should Check Out
Manchester is a city with a vibrant music scene, so it's no surprise that it boasts several great music blogs.
May 22, 2019
Why I’m Celebrating Gender Diversity In Manchester Music
The lack of gender diversity in the music industry is an enduring problem across the UK. Despite being a city defined by radical thought and a colourful musical past, Manchester still has catching up to do.
March 8, 2019
20 Manchester Bands And Musicians You Need To Hear
Manchester’s music scene is always absolutely buzzing, and 2019 looks to be no exception. Here’s our round-up of what’s getting us excited for the year to come - 20 exciting new, unsigned and emerging artists from the city.
January 28, 2019
A Guy Called Gerald: How To Make People Dance
Gerald Simpson, better known as A Guy Called Gerald, is a man who knows how to make people move.
September 20, 2018
