James with The Magic Numbers, Kairos, and more

London-based UK four-piece of two sibling pairs, The Magic Numbers blend timeless harmonies, melodic hooks and crafted songwriting; 2005 debut earned a Mercury Prize nod; toured with U2, Neil Young, Brian Wilson, The Who, Sonic Youth.

Manchester-born guitar icon Johnny Marr: 5 solo albums + bestselling memoir Set the Boy Free; Bond theme with Billie Eilish; Ivor Novello award; Oscar-nom with Hans Zimmer.

Manchester-formed alternative rock band James, established in 1982, is celebrated for anthemic melodies and enduring live performances. Known for hits like "Sit Down" and "Laid," their distinctive sound blends indie pop and rock. They achieved a UK Official Album Chart Number 1 with "Yummy" (2024) and their "Best Of" compilation (1998), selling over 25 million albums worldwide. Brian Eno notably produced their album "Laid".

Oldham, Greater Manchester Madchester heroes: Farfisa-led ’60s garage/psychedelia. Hits “This Is How It Feels,” “Dragging Me Down,” “Saturn 5”; collabs Mark E. Smith & John Cooper Clarke.