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.
Manchester band PINS have shared another track taken from their forthcoming LP 'Hot Slick', out May 29th on their Haus of Pins imprint. The new single titled 'Ponytail' is another grooving mixture of electro, new wave and post-punk. While husky synths drive through the production, the playful melodies and stadium style chorus give the song a fun appeal, not to mention is highly anthemic.
Aside from having an extraordinary live show, Manchester band PINS released two incredible LPs with their 2013 album 'Girls Like Us' and 'Wild Nights', released back in 2015. Since that time, they have dropped a slew of singles, as well as the 2017 'Bad Thing' EP which featured none other than Iggy Pop.
Moodbay is the dynamic band consisting of singer Anna Stephens and producer Alfie Cattell. Both also respective songwriters, the pair's sound, also known as moodpop, is a luscious blend of pop, R&B, club and electronica, erupting with flair and unstoppable grooves. The Manchester-based group's style is a result of their love of diverse music harking back to each of their earlier years. Raised in Darlington, Anna Stephens also lived in Paris, absorbing the wonders of the city, which would also play a factor in the development of her writing. Alfie Cattell, raised in Wales, grew up playing piano and would later become a skilled producer.
Moodbay is the dynamic band consisting of singer Anna Stephens and producer Alfie Cattell. Both also respective songwriters, the pair's sound, also known as 'moodpop', is a luscious blend of pop, R&B, club and electronica, erupting with flair and unstoppable grooves. The Manchester-based group's style is a result of their love of diverse music harking back to each of their earlier years. Raised in Darlington, Anna Stephens also lived in Paris, absorbing the wonders of the city, which would also play a factor in the development of her writing. Alfie Cattell, raised in Wales, grew up playing piano and would later become a skilled producer.
Manchester band The Slow Readers Club have shared their explosive, new single 'All I Hear', taken from their upcoming album 'The Joy Of The Return', out March 20th on Modern Sky UK. Musically the song exudes a distinct spirit of the sound of Manchester with the production being a mixture of pop, dance, post-punk and more.
Manchester trio Hot Minute make their return with their latest single 'Hell Is Empty', the follow-up from their debut cut 'Magic'. A pop anthem of empowerment, the track touches on the refusal of falling victim to someone else's narrative, and reclaiming one's strength. Powered by lush synth-pop production pumping with 4x4 drums, the tune is ripe with hypnotic melodies bridging an 80s styling with a modern pop grip.
Manchester-based brand Phix Clothing is one of our fave companies at the moment. Authentically tapping into the spirit of rock & roll, they continue to bridge together the past and present with their latest autumn/winter 2019 collection. New additions include their Midnight leopard shirts, the satin Nevada with python print and the El Reno western jacket. Phix have also added tailored blazers to the collection as well as their new Black Label edition which features a leopard trimmed, black leather jacket.
