I’ve rewatched versions of this video on what feels like repeat since Sunday morning and it still gives me goosebumps.
I’m not sure that will ever change. The 60 odd thousand that got to experience it in person, I’ll envious of them for a long while
Chaotic from the very first riff, Beastie Boys tore into “Sabotage” on Late Show with David Letterman in 1994 with the same explosive energy that made the song one of the standout tracks from Ill Communication. Built around distorted bass, shouted vocals and a deliberately unpolished sound, “Sabotage” showed how far the group had moved from their early hip hop beginnings.
The Stone Roses – She Bangs the Drums Blackpool Empress Ballroom, ’89 —
that night the Roses turned a seaside ballroom into the centre of the universe.
Same swagger. Same electricity. Same “nothing can touch us” energy.
This is Manchester’s heartbeat, still pounding.
A mural to honour the life of Gary “Mani” Mounfield. From the thunder and groove he brought to @thestonerosesofficial & @primalscreamofficial, to the tales of how grounded and generous he was as a human; Mani was, and will always be adored.
On this day in 1993, New Order released their sixth studio album “Republic” featuring singles “Regret" “Ruined in a Day" “World (The Price of Love)" and “Spooky"
On this day in 1983, New Order released their second studio album “Power, Corruption & Lies” featuring “Age of Consent” “Your Silent Face" “The Village"
and “Leave Me Alone"
By 1997, “Insomnia” had become one of the defining dance tracks of the decade, pushing Faithless into global recognition. Performed here on Later… with Jools Holland, the track captures the hypnotic, late night energy that made it an enduring club anthem.
#OnThisDay 1993
New Order's new single Regret was released on London Records.
The band's first single in three years was acclaimed by fans and critics alike, and the song reached
number 4 in the UK charts.
The Stone Roses Adored live at Manchester’s Hacienda 1989, first aired on BBC’s Snub TV, I’ve removed the speaking over the start of the tune. Enjoy!
#maniforever
Gold road’s sure a long road… winds on through the hills for fifteen days.”
The line that signalled a shift — not just in a tune, but in a whole generation.
A sound that still echoes through Manchester’s veins. As the city gets ready for what’s coming next…
#Manichester