Riot Jazz Brass Band ~ Ten Covers

The Wilmslow boys who have gone on to be one of the biggest bands on the planet, went straight in at UK. no.1 (plummeting to no.33 this week) with their incredible eclectic third album, receiving universal 5 Star press reviews on both sides of the Atlantic. Includes the singles, "Give Yourself a Try", "Love It If We Made It", "TooTimeTooTimeTooTime", "I Always Wanna Die (Sometimes)","Sincerity Is Scary" , and - recharting this week - "It's Not Living (If It's Not with You)", (no.56). (30 Nov)

With almost 3 million Spotify streams in barely a week, the third potty mouthed single in as many weeks, from the mega-popular New Moston grime artist is already his biggest hit yet (8 Dec 2018)

A brilliant new track written by the Macclesfield vocalist for his best friend Marco Mengoni from the Italian X-Factor star's new "Atlantico" album, (30 Nov)

See him live at Gorilla - 21st Dec 2018

Four new remixes from , Berlin's Alle Farben and Younutus, as well as Dutch DJ Burak Yeter and Burton's Nathan Dawe, of the UK no,80 hit collaboration between the Macclesfield vocalist and Rudimental from his forthcoming "What A Time to Be Alive" album (due March 2019) and their "Toast to our Differences" album (due January), (7 Dec)

One of Manchester's finest musicians, the Didsbury flautist reunites with Mark Knopfler and John McCusker to perform low whistle and wooden flute on the track "One Song at a Time", from the Dire Straits legend's new UK no.17 album (no.61 this week). Whilst he also performs on "Drover's Road" (on the deluxe CD version), his contribution is not as prominent as on Knopfler's four previous albums. (16 Nov)

The world famous Hacienda DJ, radio presenter and musician curates a special 36 track compilation celebrating the heady days of House, returning to the Hacienda’s heyday with a selection of the finest mixes that helped launch the Manchester legend thirty years ago. (7 Dec)

The Manchester synth popsters record two new versions of "One More Time" and "22" at London's Metropolis studios exclusively for Spotify. (28 Nov)

The second digital teaser to be released from King Monkey's new "Ripples" album (due in February). . (14 Dec)

The first single to be taken from the 60's TV boy band's "Christmas Party" album, features all four original members including unfinished recordings from Openshaw's Davy Jones, sourced and finished off for the record. (28 Nov)

The incredible first track to be taken from the 85 year old Macclesfield Godfather of British Blues' forthcoming "Nobody Told Me" album (due February). Featuring Carolyn Wonderland on guitar, the album will also boast an impressive list of guest guitarists, including Joe Bonamassa, Todd Rundgren, Little Steven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, Alex Lifeson from Rush, and Larry McCray. (7 Dec)

Manchester's most soulful hip hop duo, Tyler Daley and Konny Kon team up with Detroit rapper Black Milk, for their latest single. (7 Dec)

Having reformed following their split in 1998, the brilliant Manchester University formed indie legends release the first comeback single from the forthcoming "The Modern Age" album (due in March). They've not lost it!. (5 Dec)

The incredible second track to be taken from the 85 year old Macclesfield Godfather of British Blues' forthcoming "Nobody Told Me" album (due February). Featuring Joe Banamassa on guitar, the album will also boast an impressive list of guest guitarists, including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven Van Zandt of The E Street Band, Alex Lifeson from Rush, Larry McCray and Carolyn Wonderland. (14 Dec)

A lovely festive ditty from the upcoming Manchester folk pop star who has enjoyed an incredible year, breaking into our Top 100 Manchester Artists chart, thanks to Radio 2 support and Spotify playlists. (7 Dec)

The brilliant Mancunian dreamy psych-pop band from Finders Keepers records boss Dom Thomas go all festive with this double A-Side Christmas single. (1 Dec)

London production duo iLL BLU remix the Manchester rapper's latest single, with London rapper Not3s, which scraped into the UK charts at no.100 in November. (14 Dec)

Yet another baffling random instrumental release from the controversial Manchester-raised, Reddish living reggae star, who seems to have fallen a long way since being crowned 1998 BRIT Awards Best Male Solo Artist. (5 Dec)

Like the blank cover sleeve, we literally have now words to explain the latest cutting room floor rejection from the controversial Manchester-raised, Reddish living reggae star who seems to have fallen a long way since being crowned 1998 BRIT Awards Best Male Solo Artist. (30 Nov)

See him live at MANCHESTER ACADEMY - 27th Dec 2018

The debut album the Manchester political punk rockers is a collection of hard rocking 1 minute long headbangers. (7 Dec)

The Chorlton-based garage and broken beat producer joins up with DJ Spinna and Fyza for his new single. (14 Dec)

Manchester bass music synthesist Rupert Taylor teams up with Margate producer Braga Circuit for this track on the new "Sour Edits Volume 3" EP. (11 Dec)

A re-recording of the Lo-fi soul pop Mancunian duo's brilliant April release. (6 Dec)

See them live at Band On the Wall - 20th Dec 2018

The new double A-side single from the young Manchester punk band. (24 Nov)

The new single from the Langley Estate's three piece hip hop collective. (30 Nov)

The re-imagined greatest hits album went straight in to the UK Charts at no.1 (this week no.5), taking the listener on a journey through the incredible musical history of one of Manchester's most successful bands ever. The 27 tracks - included a collaboration with Barry Gibb - are peppered with soundbites from their life, building a historical narrative around the songs - the story of five local teenage lads, who went on to become one of the biggest boy bands of all time. (23 Nov)

The amazing 23 track compilation from the Wirral-born, Manchester-based former landlord of The Kings Arms in Salford, entered the UK charts at no.10 (no,20 this week) and features some of the finest songs from his extraordinary career, including hits from his days in the Housemartins, The Beautiful South, his solo years, and his long-standing collaboration with Jacqui Abbott. As well as a re-recording of the Beautiful South classic "A Little Time", and a brand new song, "7" Singles", it includes the 2006 tribute to his home city, "Manchester". (16 Nov)

The popular Salford tenor unites with Aled Jones reached no.8 in the UK album charts (no.2 in Classical Charts) with this collection of well-loved hymns, arias, and popular songs, including “Bright Horizons”, which was specifically composed for them by Sir Karl Jenkins. The medley “Where Have All The Flowers Gone/Here’s To The Heroes”, is a timely tribute to the centenary of the end of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of the NHS. (9 Nov)

See him live: MANCHESTER ACADEMY - 27th April 2019

See him live with TAKE THAT at MANCHESTER ARENA - 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th & 27th May 2019