Manchester is host to a talented cohort of female musicians who are making their mark. From interesting live shows to online cult followings, these women are on the up and deserve your interest.
Gen Z’s answer to Lily Allen and your next fave queer pop star, Beth sings of her trials and tribulations as a gay woman in the music industry with clever, on the nose lyrics that emulate her frank personality.
If you like Lily Allen and Gracie Abrams, Listen to: ‘Don’t Tell My Boyfriend’ and ‘She’s Finally Lost It’.
Chloe Charlotte infuses dark academia and religious iconography with a dream-pop sound to create an ethereal experience for any listener. The depth of her music can be felt in many of her tracks and she can also show a diverse, lighter side with more traditional pop-leaning sounds.
If you like Ethel Cain and Olivia Rodrigo. Listen to: ‘Cross My Heart’ and ‘Killer.
Live performances from Yasmin Coe are a treat! With a catalogue of released and unreleased synth-rock tracks, Coe’s rockstar image and voice shines through on stage and takes her music to another level. A frequent staple of the Manchester live music scene, be sure to catch her when you can.
If you like Alvvays and Snail Mail. Listen to ‘Doubt’ and ‘Promise Not To Care’.
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With a voice that will transfix you, Effi-Nicki boasts Raye-esque vocals with an RnB sound. Despite having released only two songs, she has a catalogue of unreleased beauties up her sleeve. Effi-Nicki is someone to keep an eye on – and if you can, catch her at Whiskey Jar’s popular open mic nights.
If you like Raye and Amy Winehouse. Listen to ‘24/7 Love’ and ‘Return to Sender’.
Featured image: Kathryn Aldridge-Morris The QuietManDave Prize, honouring theatre critic and writer Dave Murray, is now open for entries for its 2024 edition, encouraging submissions in all forms of writing. Writers are invited to submit flash fiction and non-fiction entries until Friday 25th October, 2024. The prize aims to encourage short-form writing with no limitations…
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