Blog: State Magazine

Manchester, so much to answer for. Most of it pretty good to be fair. Tonight may have been an Ian Brown gig in name but with a expanded supporting bill and 'homecoming' tag, it was set up as a celebration of the city's musical heritage. All of which means that the local, partisan crowd are here for that unique mix of indie and dance, with an awful lot of bravado thrown in. The Whip are obviously keenly aware of this history and show no desire to divert from its path. Mixing - yes - indie and dance they're [...]