Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northside-UK/144340425603153 My Space: http://www.myspace.com/northsideuk Made in Manchester and signed to the late Factory records by Tony Wilson 'Shall We Take A Trip?' (Fac 268) 'My Rising Star' (Fac 298) 'Take 5' (Fac 308) 'Chicken Rhythms' (Fac 310) 'Chicken Rhythms' + Extras (LTMCD 2386) A Bit On The Side - Northside Biography In another world, Northside would have become the next great Factory band after Joy Division / New Order and Happy Mondays, going from strength to strength throughout the 1990s. Sadly, in this world, it wasn't to be. Right place, wrong time? Maybe. When 'Chicken Rhythms' was released during the summer of 1991 it was on the back of two fabulous singles. ...show more

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Northside-UK/144340425603153 My Space: http://www.myspace.com/northsideuk Made in Manchester and signed to the late Factory records by Tony Wilson 'Shall We Take A Trip?' (Fac 268) 'My Rising Star' (Fac 298) 'Take 5' (Fac 308) 'Chicken Rhythms' (Fac 310) 'Chicken Rhythms' + Extras (LTMCD 2386) A Bit On The Side - Northside Biography In another world, Northside would have become the next great Factory band after Joy Division / New Order and Happy Mondays, going from strength to strength throughout the 1990s. Sadly, in this world, it wasn't to be. Right place, wrong time? Maybe. When 'Chicken Rhythms' was released during the summer of 1991 it was on the back of two fabulous singles.

'Shall We Take A Trip?' which was banned by the radio but hovered on the outskirts of the Top 40 for several weeks. 'My Rising Star' - a classic slice of Indie Pop which still fills dance floors to this day, and preceded 'Take 5′. So what happened? 1991 saw a shift in what was seen as cool. The Madchester scene, which had started around 5 years earlier and built up by the popular music press, was on the wane.

No longer were New Fast Automatic Daffodils, Inspiral Carpets, The High, and the like guaranteed front pages, instead they were replaced by Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and countless other grunge acts from the Seattle area of the States. But we're getting ahead of ourselves... 'When I close my eyes, the future begins'... Northside were formed at the beginning of 1989 in Blackley and Moston areas of North Manchester by Man United fan Dermo (vocals) and Man City supporter Cliff Ogier (bass). ...show less