The Manchester scene is in need of reinvention
February 10 2011
Certain cities in the UK often give rise to particular movements in music, but should the sensibilities and techniques of previous generations really be perpetuated?
The Manchester scene rose to prominence in the 1980s and its influence was felt through the 1990s and early 2000s, with bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, New Order and The Stone Roses informing the likes of The Charlatans, Doves and Oasis, who in turn have passed the mantel on to the likes of The Courteeners and Delphic.
However, it seems counterintuitive that modern bands should perpetuate the sounds and sentiments of their predecessors. Surely music is about invention and interpretation rather than preservation and reproduction? That doesn’t mean resorting to outlandish modes of expression, but it does mean showing a little ingenuity with regard to style and poetics.
The so-called Manchester scene could really do with an overhaul. It is quickly becoming a burden as new bands fail to shake off the influence of their celebrated forerunners or use it in a more original and productive manner. At the moment, they are just upholding out-dated stereotypes.
Although it’s great to be part of a movement, it’s not so great to carry a label by virtue of creative retrogression.
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