Northside (band)

Northside are a British band from Blackley and Moston, Manchester, England. Formed in 1989, they released their only album Chicken Rhythms on Factory Records in 1991. The band became known for their concerts as part of what was the 1990 indie-rave scene. Band members are Warren "Dermo" Dermody (Vocals/Words) Timmy Walsh (Guitar) Cliff Ogier (Bass) and Paul Walsh (Drums).

Career

In March 1991, NME reported that Northside were appearing at the 'Great Indie Festival - A Midsummer's Day Dream' at Milton Keynes Bowl in June that year. Also on the bill were 808 State, Gary Clail, New Fast Automatic Daffodils, The Shamen, Shades of Rhythm plus Flowered Up.^[1]

Their single, "Shall We Take A Trip", was banned by the BBC for its many references to drugs (specifically LSD) but despite the subsequent lack of airplay, it eventually broke into the Top 50 in the UK Singles Chart.^[2] On 6 May 2006, BBC 6 Music played this song in its entirety on the Marc Riley show. "Shall We Take A Trip" was also used as Granada Soccer Nights theme tune in the early 1990s.

Selected discography

Vinyl Releases on Factory Records^[3]

Albums

• FAC 310 Chicken Rhythms (1991) - UK #19^[2]

Singles

• FAC 268 "Shall We Take A Trip" / "Moody Places" 12" single
• FAC 268/7 "Shall We Take A Trip" / "Moody Places" 7" single (1990) - UK #50
• FAC 298 "My Rising Star" / Instrumental 12"
• FAC 298/7 "My Rising Star" / Instrumental 7" (1990) - UK #32
• FAC 308 "Take 5" / "Who's To Blame" (Instrumental) 12"
• FAC 308-7 "Take 5" / "Who's To Blame" (Instrumental) 7" (1991) - UK #40^[2]

References

1. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 482. CN 5585. 
2. ^ ^{a b c} Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 397. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 
3. ^ link Vinylnet.co.uk