b&n magazine is a free and independent zine originally from Germany, now based in Manchester, UK. We're trying to keep it monothematic, which mostly doesn't work out. The articles are either in German or English (or both sometimes) and deal with everything vague related to popular culture, music, politics and feminism.
Did I actually mention how much I liked the FUC51 blog? Just about as much as the whole Madchester thing annoys me. A lot.
I remember going to a lecture at Salford university a couple of years ago - presented by “honorary professor” (or something like that) Johnny Marr. All the time during his (relatively uninspired and boring) talk I was wondering: Is there anything else to the music scene in Manchester? Has anything at all happened in this city since the 1980s (apart from the introduction of new drugs and some shiny new apartment buildings)?
Please (yes, I mean YOU Peter Hook!), let go of the past. We’re ready for something new. There are dozens of amazing new bands out there around Manchester that sound nothing like the usual suspects from the 80s, time to give them a chance.
I’ve mentioned the FUC51 blog now, haven’t I. Check it out for more rants.
