Northside

Northside are an English alternative rock band from the suburb of Blackley and district of Moston in north Manchester, England. Formed in 1989, they released their only album Chicken Rhythms on Factory Records in 1991. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester/baggy/indie-rave scene. Northside was formed by Warren "Dermo" Dermody (vocals/lyrics) and Cliff Ogier (bass). They were later joined by Michael Upton (guitar) and Paul Walsh (drums). Upton was replaced by Timmy Walsh prior to the release of their first single "Shall We Take A Trip". Northside are regarded by many around at that time as the most under rated band of the era. Their performance at "Match of the Day" at Elland Rd, was outstanding, with The NME stating that if the final bars of My Rising Star had played on all night nobody would have complained.