Northside (band)

Northside
Origin Manchester, England
Genres Alternative rock, Madchester
Years active 1989–1996, 2007–2008, 2013–present
Labels Factory Records
Associated acts Silent Partners, V Thirteen
Past members Warren "Dermo" Dermody
Timmy Walsh
Cliff Ogier
Paul Walsh
Michael Upton
Spencer Birtwistle
Danny Yates
Dom Morrison

Northside are an English band from Blackley and Moston, Manchester. Formed in 1989,[1] they released their only album Chicken Rhythms on Factory Records in 1991. The band became known for their concerts as part of what was the 1990 Madchester/baggy/indie-rave scene.

Northside was formed by Warren "Dermo" Dermody (vocals/lyrics) and Cliff Ogier (bass). They were later joined by Michael Upton (guitar) and Paul Walsh (drums).[1] Upton was replaced by Timmy Walsh prior to the release of their first single "Shall We Take A Trip".

Chart success

"Shall We Take A Trip" was banned by the BBC for its many references to drugs (specifically LSD) but despite the subsequent lack of airplay, it eventually broke into the Top 50 in the UK Singles Chart.[2]

On 6 May 2006, BBC 6 Music played this song in its entirety on the Marc Riley show. "Shall We Take A Trip" was also used as Granada's Soccer Night theme tune throughout the 1990s.[3]

The next single from Chicken Rhythms, "My Rising Star", was released in October 1990 and reached No. 32, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.[4]

The album itself peaked at No. 19 in June 1991. It was produced by Ian Broudie.

In 1991, Northside scored a minor hit in the United States when their single "Take 5" reached No. 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart on the week of 5 October.[5] It also reached No. 34 on the Dance/Club Play Songs charts that same month. The band performed "Take 5" on Top of the Pops on 6 June 1991 - a rare occasion where a song that was not in the Top 40 was played on the show.

Second album and breakup

A second album was recorded, with a planned release date and a catalogue number for the first single "Want a Virgin", however Northside's label Factory Records declared bankruptcy in November 1992 and the band split up.[6]

Post-Northside

In 2003, Dermo and Ogier formed the band Silent Partners, with drummer Malc Law and guitarist Danny Yates; however Ogier left and was replaced by Dom Morrison.[7] The band toured extensively in the UK opening for Happy Mondays and numerous other bands.[8]

Drummer Paul Walsh went on to record and tour with Manchester rock outfit Sons of the Stage, releasing an independent LP, Angel Hill.

In 2006, Northside played gigs in Leeds and Manchester, however singer Dermo was the only returning original member.[1][9] Chicken Rhythms was also re-issued in 2006.

Dermo formed V Thirteen in March 2011. V Thirteen is named after a song by Big Audio Dynamite.[10]

Reformation

In late 2013, Northside announced that they are reforming with all four original members. They were due to tour England in April/May 2014. [11]

Selected discography

Vinyl Releases on Factory Records[12]

Albums

Singles

Music videos

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sue, David (14 December 2006). "Northside - still buzzing after all these years". City Life. MEN Media. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  2. 1 2 3 Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 397. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. ↑ Stanley, Carl. "Interview with Northside's Dermo". live4ever.uk.com. Retrieved 2011-12-25.
  4. ↑ My Rising Star at Chartstats.com
  5. ↑ Billboard Week of 5 October 1991
  6. ↑ Drowned in Sound: The Sound Of Indifference: Northside Return…
  7. ↑ DERMO (SILENT PARTNERS/ ex-NORTHSIDE) - UKFM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
  8. ↑ Silent Partners at NME.com
  9. ↑ PRIDE OF MANCHESTER - Terry Christian's guide to Manchester music
  10. ↑ V Thirteen MusicNews.com Interview
  11. ↑ Northside Reforms: Manc Baggy Band Returns Louder Than War.com
  12. ↑ link Vinylnet.co.uk

External links

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