The best bands of the 1960s

6th May 2026 4:08pm

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Supremes, Pink Floyd and The Stooges, explore the best bands of the 1960s and how rock, soul, folk, psychedelia and blues rock changed music for future generations.

The Timeless Evolution of R&B Music: From Soulful Roots to Contemporary Grooves

3rd Oct 2023 1:25pm

Rhythm and Blues, commonly known as R&B, is a genre of music that has left an indelible mark on the global music landscape.

Billie Ray Martin interview: I cover the gods

1st Jan 2024 3:53pm

Ben Smith spoke to Billie Ray Martin about her forthcoming Hi-Records inspired soul album 'The Soul Tapes'.

The Rising Souls to Support Cast

23rd Mar 2016 12:25pm

Edinburgh band The Rising Souls are set to support Britpop Legends CAST in The Liquid Rooms on 7th April.

Craig Charles Interview: Soul Survivor

10th Mar 2016 8:24am

Craig Charles talks to Mark Dale about sourcing music for his Funk and Soul show, Manchester vs Liverpool and taking his Red Dwarf cast members to The Hacienda.

Norman Jay Interview: Best Of British

10th Dec 2015 2:43pm

Mark Dale caught up with the London legend for a chat about football, fashion, identity, British culture, youth culture and clubbing culture.

An interview with The Milk

20th Oct 2015 11:16am

Ahead of The Milk's show at Band on the Wall on 28th October, we spoke to them about the Stax influence, their place on the Wah Wah 45s roster and the importance of a tight core rhythm section.

DJ Jazzy Jeff Interview

1st Jan 2016 2:04pm

Mark Dale caught up with him for a chat about the musical heritage of his family, his home town, hip hop and those Will Smith rumours.

Spiritualized: Electric Phoneline

14th Aug 2015 10:30am

Mark Dale interviews Jason Pierce, leader of Spritualized and former Spacemen 3 member.

Northern Funk Presents....

18th Apr 2009 6:06am

The Northern Funk team is pleased to announce a new link up with one of Manchesters greatest club nights The Rock + Roll bar.