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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 artists merging indie music with elements of acid house, psychedelia [6] and 1960s pop. [7]
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.
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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 the early 80s Manchester emerged as a bastion of independent music. Originally characterised by a darkness with bands such as The Smiths and Joy Division, by the late 80s a more uplifting sound was emerging. Coming together with Acid House in 1988, Manchester became Madchester with a new sound and people dress in Baggys.
