Authors
CP Lee
CP Lee (1950-2020) was a beloved son of Manchester, musician, presenter, comedian, author, cultural historian and a whole lot more.
Steve Hill
Steve Hill is a widely published freelance journalist on such diverse topics as music, sport, film, television, poker and video games.
Michelle Hickman
Michelle Hickman (AKA 8bitnorthxstitch) is a Salfordian serial cross-stitcher who re-interprets the people, ideas and pop culture that mean the most to her.
Mark Hoyle
Mark Hoyle is a Manchester based musician known for his work in bands Vibrant Thigh, Dub Sex, Dumb and SPIRIT:level.
Helen O'Hara
Helen O’Hara is a violinist, composer, musical director and arranger, best known for her work with Dexys Midnight Runners, Tanita Tikaram and Tim Burgess.
Iain Matthews
Iain Matthews first gained public attention in 1967 as a member of Fairport Convention. For the next five decades he has been making music, touring and releasing records, as a solo artist or with a group.
Paul Hanley
One half of the famed Hanley Brothers rhythm section, he was the drummer in The Fall from 1980-85. More recently he played with HOUSE Of ALL. Alongside his brother Steve, he hosts the popular podcast series about The Fall, Oh! Brother.
Steve Hanley
Steve Hanley is a legendary bass player best known for his time with The Fall, a band he was recruited into at the age of nineteen. His distinctive and original sound has seen him acknowledged as one of Britain’s foremost bassists.
Olivia Piekarski
Olivia Piekarski is a writer with a passion for contemporary fiction and music.
Clinton Heylin
Clinton Heylin is one of the leading rock historians in the world, with over two dozen books to his name. He is best known as a world's leading expert on Bob Dylan.
Ian Clayton
Ian Clayton is an author, broadcaster and storyteller from Featherstone, West Yorkshire. His stories are about making sense of where we come from.
Paul Coventry
Paul Coventry is a former professional rugby league player, club chairman and engineer. He is the author of Our Last Stand.