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Madchester was a musical and cultural scene that developed in the English city of Manchester in the late 1980s, closely associated with the indie dance scene. [1][2][3][4] Indie dance (sometimes referred to as indie rave [5]) saw its artists merging indie rock with elements of acid house, psychedelia, [6] and 1960s pop. [7]
Jul 21, 2021 · The indie rock and rave scene of 1980s Manchester—characterized by distinctive fashion, eclectic musical styles, and heavy use of MDMA (ecstasy)—came to be known as the Madchester scene. Learn more about the history, characteristics, and notable artists of Madchester music.
Madchester was the dominant force in British rock during the late '80s and early '90s. A fusion of acid-house dance rhythms and melodic pop, Madchester was distinguished by its loping beats, psychedelic flourishes, and hooky choruses.
In November 1989, two bands from Manchester appeared together on Top of the Pops and it changed indie music forever. The Madchester sound was the unity of ja...
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Nov 13, 2023 · Manchester, England, a city synonymous with grey skies and an industrial spirit, found itself awash with color and sound as the Madchester scene burst into life in the mid-80s, marrying guitar-forward indie rock with the groove of dance music and setting the stage for decades worth of musical influence. The growing desire for indie ...
Jul 18, 2022 · Combining rock, house, dance, electronic and psychedelic music, bands like Happy Mondays, The Stone Roses, New Order, 808 State and others garnered global music and pop cultural significance.
Madchester was the dominant force in British rock during the late '80s and early '90s. A fusion of acid-house dance rhythms and melodic pop, Madchester was distinguished by its loping beats, psychedelic flourishes, and hooky choruses.
