Northside (band)

Northside
Origin	Manchester, England
Genres	Alternative rock, Madchester
Years active	1989–1996, 2007–2008, 2013–present
Labels	Factory Records
Associated acts	Silent Partners, V Thirteen
Past members	Warren "Dermo" Dermody Timmy Walsh Cliff Ogier Paul Walsh Michael Upton Spencer Birtwistle Danny Yates Dom Morrison

Northside are an English band from Blackley and Moston, Manchester. Formed in 1989, they released their only album Chicken Rhythms on Factory Records in 1991. The band became known for their concerts as part of what was the 1990 Madchester/baggy/indie-rave scene.

Northside was formed by Warren "Dermo" Dermody (vocals/lyrics) and Cliff Ogier (bass). They were later joined by Michael Upton (guitar) and Paul Walsh (drums). Upton was replaced by Timmy Walsh prior to the release of their first single "Shall We Take A Trip".

"Shall We Take A Trip" was banned by the BBC for its many references to drugs (specifically LSD) but despite the subsequent lack of airplay, it eventually broke into the Top 50 in the UK Singles Chart.

On 6 May 2006, BBC 6 Music played this song in its entirety on the Marc Riley show, and did again on the Steve Lamacq show on 2 December 2016 as part of the my generation series on 1989. "Shall We Take A Trip" was also used as Granada's Soccer Night theme tune throughout the 1990s.

The next single from Chicken Rhythms, "My Rising Star", was released in October 1990 and reached No. 32, staying on the chart for 7 weeks.

The album itself peaked at No. 19 in June 1991. It was produced by Ian Broudie.

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