Manchester artist Abbie Ozard has delivered the music video to her single 'TV Kween'. Directed by Charlotte Rudd, the visuals find Ozard transitioning from lounging around a trailer home to putting on a ballerina's dress and a crown, continuing on to dance about and perform around the place.
Manchester-based trio The Blinders are scheduled to release their new album 'Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath' on July 17th via the Modern Sky UK label. Having already shared a number of singles from the upcoming LP including the song 'Mule Track' about a month ago, the band now unveil their latest track titled 'Black Glass'. Running a little over six minutes in length, the haunting tune is laced with punchy and dystopian production as the lyrical content deals with a deranged person who is locked in his home whilst trying to ration his actions and mind state, convincing himself of its normality. The Blinders have also shared a visualiser to coincide with the single, which you can watch below.
With their latest album 'Hot Slick' currently out now, Manchester band PINS bring forth more remixes to their single 'Ghosting'. Having already unleashed reworks from Leather Party, Numbers and Wrench, YoUTH and a whole heap more, they now reveal four more versions provided by Dismembered Sound Booth and Hey Bulldog. Multimedia collective Dismembered Sound Booth have actually created three remakes out of the four new editions.
Having released their EP 'safeplace.' back in 2019, Manchester-based group Hayes & Y make their return with their latest single 'All Pressure/No Pleasure'. Drawing inspiration from an 80s palette, the track is a sparkling taste of indie pop laced with dreamy synth layers, slick guitar riffs and dazzling vocals.
Manchester's MNRØ steps up with a stern and unapologetic track titled 'I'm Not Running to You'. Produced by BNJI, the song is a synth-firing pop offering that finds MNRØ refusing to run back to someone who isn't treating her at the highest of standards and only calling for sexual encounters. Executing a defiance in delivery coupled with the bouncy, tropical rhythm, MNRØ shows and proves that she is definitely a star in the making. We're excited to hear what's coming down the pipeline for this promising artist. Have a listen.
Manchester band PINS have released their third album 'Hot Slick'. Comprised of ten songs in total, the record finds the trio expanding their sound beyond their earlier post-punk roots, incorporating electro, dance and indie pop rhythms. The new work follows their 2015 album 'Wild Nights'. Although a 5 year gap, PINS dropped a slew of singles including 'Aggrophobe' featuring Iggy Pop, 'Bad Thing' and 'Serve The Rich'.
Manchester band PINS have unveiled the video to their single 'Hot Slick', the title track to their forthcoming LP, out May 29th via Haus of Pins. Filmed by Joe Sheridan, James Sutton and Leanda Heler, the trio are shown hanging out in a swimming pool in certain clips, whilst looking incredibly stylish at a club in others.
One of our fave brands hailing from Manchester is Phix Clothing. Combining the elements of rock & roll with fine British tailoring, the company gives a peak at their spring/summer 2020 collection. Pieces include laced-piping biker jackets, the Midland blazer with leather trimming, the monochromatic heart print button-down shirt and the corduroy and suede Hampstead jacket with off-white panelling, just to name a few.
It's always exciting to hear bands coming out of Manchester as the talent level has been high for decades. Making their debut with an exciting record titled 'Mannequin' is The Red Stains. Stepping up with a lovely taste of post-punk, their sound is steeped in golden age classicism delivered with their own fresh lacing. With a go for it attitude the band embodies the true spirit of what punk and post-punk is supposed to be.
Manchester band PINS continue to deliver tracks as we patiently wait for their new LP. 'Ghosting' is the trio's latest cut which finds the group delivering stadium-style, sing-a-long choruses over electro-driven production, stacked with 4x4 drumming and fuzzy synth work.
