At a time when their formative moments are being stifled by the pandemic, Cathy Jain speaks to an introspective generation’s desire for authentic experiences. Sometimes we just wanna be some melodramatic teens, she reassures fans on green screen, a track from her debut EP artificial. The release explores the curiosity and naivety of youth and…
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You may have caught Blackhaine on the cover of Crack Magazine, or modelling for Vogue Italia. He’s a multidisciplinary artist – a dancer, choreographer and MC – recently involved in the choreography of Kanye’s West’s DONDA performance in Chicago. I first came across him performing in Manchester Collective’s Dark Days, Luminous Nights film. Blackhaine, real…
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“It was too personal, too deep – too dark.” This is one of the reactions that Mancunian-raised, Kenyan-born sisters Millie and Hope Katana received from industry heads on their 2019 EP Life Under Siege. With thick Lancashire accents and bold humour, the twins, who perform as The KTNA, represent a wave of artists from the…
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LayFullstop opens STiR with a prayer spoken over a muted jazztronica beat, giving thanks to God for her family, friends and the opportunities she’s been given in life. It sets an unapologetically religious tone for the rest of the mixtape and announces her new musical style, blending gospel, jazz and grime, which she broadly labels…
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Keep up to date with the latest releases from artists and musicians across Greater Manchester, collected in our Salt Shaker playlist. You can download the playlist on Spotify and find out more about the featured artists below. 96 Back // Abnormal Sleepz // Acre // Afrodeutsche // Aitch // All Hands on Deck // Andy…
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Rhythm Lab Records is an independent record label that formed as an offshoot of Manchester’s Reform Radio which fosters relationships between young musicians new to the industry. It’s this ethic of collaboration that is driving their gIRLS series which introduces two young female artists who have never met before and gives them the resources to…
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Last month, SVMI released his debut EP MA MOOD on Manchester-based record label NQ. In the three years since SVMI was behind the camera filming Aitch’s breakout hit Straight Rhymez, his own career and the scene in Manchester have rapidly picked up momentum. This is something he sounds at ease with when I speak to…
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With all restrictions now lifted and nightclubs open at full capacity, the live music industry is slowly getting back on its feet. Many have welcomed the return of queues outside bustling clubs and the chance to see their favourite artists on stage. For others, it’s all a bit too soon. Festivals are representative of the…
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Samyul is a DJ and producer from Trafford, known his for high-tempo, energetic music. The mix he has created for Salt includes jungle, bass, breakbeat and footwork. Alongside fellow Manchester producers Slim Shae & Mean-e, Samyul is in the process of setting up his own record label Brick Sweat Records. Keep an eye out for…
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Chloe Foy’s debut album Where Shall We Begin has been a long time in the making. The Manchester-based singer-songwriter’s latest folk release features haunting, introspective lyrics that tell a story spanning ten years. I caught up with Foy to discuss the album, her difficult relationship with streaming services and the live music scene in Manchester.…
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