The Durutti Column: The Return of the Durutti Column (Expanded & Remastered)
Factory Records formed the Durutti Column as a load-bearing post-punk act; internal collapse left Vini Reilly alone and working a gas-station night shift.
Mani's Memorial Service Draws Manchester Music Royalty
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, bassist for The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, was honored at a Manchester memorial attended by many music figures, fans, and footballers.
Mani's writhing, relentless bass was the Stone Roses' secret sauce it taught indie kids how to dance | Alexis Petridis
The Stone Roses exploded from local obscurity to national prominence due to distinctive rhythm grooves, John Squire's guitar, and alignment with the acid house scene.
We never dreamt one song would take us round the world six times': the Ting Tings on That's Not My Name
A Manchester indie duo transformed rejection from a major label into grassroots success through DIY singles, millhouse parties, radio play, and growing local buzz.