James have sold more than 25 million records worldwide over the past 30 years, gaining both critical and commercial acclaim. They continue to be a huge live draw, headlining festivals and recently selling 60,000 tickets for...
Read MoreThere’s a scene in the film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar where our eponymous hero offers himself to the crowd. They pull him to shreds. At the first homecoming gig at Manchester Arena, this pretty much happened to...
Read MoreOn December’s Northern Soul Podcast, Lucy McNamara chats to The Slow Readers Club, a Manchester-based four piece who specialise in dark and brooding indie electro. Their music has drawn comparisons with Interpol, The...
Read MoreYou’re playing a homecoming gig to 8,000 fans in the city centre. What tune do you start with? Do you pull out one of the big guns and start the night off with a safe banker? Just Like Fred Astaire? She’s A Star? SIT *bloody*...
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