iMusic... Frameworks + JP Cooper - Old Friend (Video)

Hauntingly dark and chilling new music video from Manchester-based producer Frameworks for his forthcoming new single titled "Old Friend" which features fellow Mancunian and Soul man JP Cooper on vocals. To be released on June 3 alongside an EP of the same name via First Word Records, watch the visuals for "Old Friend" UP top...

Pre-Order Frameworks' Old Friend EP here

#Peace.Love.OldFriend

iMusic... Anthony Hamilton - Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens (Sivey Remix)

Something mighty Soulful for your Sunday evening courtesy of Mancunian producer Sivey as he takes on the classic tune from R&B veteran Anthony Hamilton, "Cornbread, Fish & Collard Greens" and gives it this fresh remix treatment. Listen to the excellent sounds of Sivey below:

#Peace.Love.Sivey

iAfrica... Iyanya - Flavour (Video)

Directed by the very prolific Moe Musa, here's the music video for Nigerian Pop star Iyanya's latest single "Flavour". Shot on his recent performance trip to Manchester, check out the excellently done visuals UP top... I actually like the song more now after watching the video. Well done to the entire Made Men Group.

#Peace.Love.Flavour

iMusic... Geko - Voice Of The Future (MIxtape)

15-year old Manchester Hip-Hop artist and the youngest member of USG, Geko unveils his debut mixtape titled Voice Of The Future. With over 300, 000 views on YouTube between his SBTV Warm Up Session, Link Up TV Behind Barz and Fire In The Booth on BBC Radio 1, the young emcee has been having a stellar 2012 with the release of his debut mixtape crowning his efforts. Listen to the mixtape below which boasts features from Jaja Soze, Ard Adz and Sho Shallow, enjoy...

Download: Geko - Voice Of The Future (Mixtape)

#Peace.Love.VoiceOfTheFuture

iMusic... TCTS - Close Now

Manchester Electronic beatsmith Sam O'Neill aka TCTS comes through with this brand new neck-breaking tuneage titled "Close Now" for your listening pleasure and for FREE download too so check it out below and get your enhance your music library with this free MP3...

Download: TCTS - Close Now

#Peace.Love.CloseNow

iMusic... Embers - Hollow Cage (Video)

I'm a big fan of Manchester 4-piece band Embers and I'm glad to be able to share with you, their brand new performance video for their excellent "Hollow Cage". Recorded and filmed in Manchester's Gorton Monastery, watch and marvel as Embers announce themselves with these enthralling new visuals.

#Peace.Love.HollowCage

iMusic... Lisa Maffia + Romeo + Tyler Daley - Don't Stop The Music (Preview)

Lisa Maffia is readying an onslaught on the clubs and radio this Summer with her brand new single titled "Don't Stop The Music" which features fellow So Solid Crew alumni Romeo and emerging Mancunian Singer/Songwriter Tyler Daley. Listen to a short preview below and look out for the single to be released on Maffia Recordz on June 3.

#Peace.Love.DontStopTheMusic

iVideo... xxxy - I Know This Can't Be Love

Some brand NEW dance music for your weekend courtesy of London-based producer xxxy. Here's his new video/single titled "I Know This Can't Be Love" off of his forthcoming EP Everything which is due out on April 16. Check out the Big Egg Films-directed video UP top...

Spotted at P&P

#Peace.Love.ThisCantBeLove

iVideo... Damon Albarn - The Marvelous Dream

English singer/songwriter and frontman for Britpop band Blur and lead vocalist for Gorillaz  - Damon Albarn - is out with his new single of the forthcoming soundtrack album of the opera Dr Dee which ran from the 1st to the 9th of July 2011 in Manchester, England. This one is called "The Marvelous Dream" and its lovely. Check it out up top...

#Peace.Love.TheMarvelousDream

iMusic... Star Slinger + Juicy J + Project Pat + Reggie B - Chain Dumbin'

Star Slinger and Green Label Sound enlist Juicy J and Project Pat to join vocalist Reggie B on what seems to be a remix or reworking of Star Slinger's 2011 single "Dumbin'". This one is titled "Chain Dumbin'" and you can listen to it below...

Download: Star Slinger + Juicy J + Project Pat + Reggie B - Chain Dumbin'

#Peace.Love.ChainDumbin'

iVideo... The Hippy Mafia - King Of The Sky

Introducing "21st Century Commonweath Soul" band by the name of The Hippy Mafia with their brand new single titled "King Of The Sky". The Manchester/Toronto band can count Liam Gallagher and Andy Bell of Beady Eye and Oasis as fans so it does mean you might wanna pay attention here, check out the visuals to their new single UP top...

Purchase: The Hippy Mafia - King Of The Sky (iTunes)

#Peace.Love.KingOfTheSky

iVideo... Wretch 32 + Etta Bond - Forgiveness (BBC 1Xtra Live in Manchester)

Wretch 32 along with Etta Bond gives this heartfelt live performance of his forthcoming new single "Forgiveness" at the BBC 1Xtra Live show in Manchester.

#Peace.Love.Forgiveness

iVideo... Swiss Lips - U Got The Power

Swiss Lips is an "awesome but belligerent" new band from Manchester, United Kingdom and "U Got The Power" is their infectious debut single that is worth the watch + listen UP top and also worth the download below...

Download: Swiss Lips - U Got The Power

Keep Tabs on Swiss Lips: Facebook // Twitter // Website

#Peace.Love.SwissLips

iPreview... Mecca:83 - Life Sketches Vols 1 & 2 (Album Sampler)

"Following the success of Life Sketches Vol.1, manchester based producer Mecca:83 returns with a full album of deep instrumental Hip Hop. Spanning 15 tracks, the record exhibits a wide range of styles, filling the gaps between classic Hip Hop production and forward thinking electronic beats. Featured guests on the album include Grand Ear, Knwldg Highs, Spinnerty, Replife, Emanative and Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble." - Press Release

Manchester-based producer Evan Jones aka Mecca:83 comes with the follow-up to his Life Sketches Vol. 1 instrumental EP which he dropped earlier this year by way of a full 15-track album release titled Life Sketches Volume 1 & 2 which is due to be released on December 5. Check out a lush little preview of the entire album below and make sure you stay tuned for when the whole thing drops!

Keep Tabs on Mecca:83: Facebook // Twitter

#Peace.Love.LifeSketches

iVideo... T H E S L O W D O W N - Sex

Emerging and rather elusive Manchester-based band T H E S L O W D  O W N - formerly known as B I G S L E E P - returns with some brand new music titled "Sex" and a really dope accompanying video to go with it! This is that GOOD GOOD Alt-rock/Indie-Pop music that I love with impressively compelling lyrics plus the visuals are really lush!

The Sex EP coming real soon (we just don't know when)

#PS when this gets on your TV screens, make sure to remember that you saw it hear first!

#Peace.Love.TheSlowdown

iMusic... Hologram Heart Parade - Dirty Heart

"Hologram Heart Parade formed at the turn of 2011. Combining Tom Tom Club's playful vigour and Grace Jones' brooding menace. The two-woman, three-man band led by Glasgow born singer and songwriter Pauline Johnston recall pop's soulful side while tipping their hat to Sparks, Roxy Music, Prince and the The Pointer Sisters. The promo release of "DIRTY HEART" bristles with glamour and a laid-back disco heartbeat that compels you to dance the pain away. It is available as a free download now."

This is that GOOD GOOD music - excellent Pop music filled with great vocals, lush synths, groovy guitar licks and well funky drum patterns that take you right back to the 80's - courtesy of emerging Manchester quintet Hologram Heart Parade led by singer/songwriter Pauline Johnston... A sure winner, this!

Download: Hologram Heart Parade - Dirty Heart (Bandcamp)

#Peace.Love.HologramHeartParade

iSHOWCASE... 24TH OCTOBER 2010 = allaboutgoodmusic LIVE @ JOSHUA BROOKS x MANCHESTER

"Bringing something fresh and fundamental to the heart of Manchester, allaboutgoodmusic Live! is a new and exciting live music event. It combines the talents of the UKs most promising artists and musicians – to create the most inspiring and emotive live performances. Music on the night will be a fusion of Soul, Funk, RnB and Acoustic Hip-Hop, with artists performing both original material and cover versions in their own unique styles. Housed in the cool and ambient basement of Joshua Brooks; it is guaranteed to be an enjoyable night filled with good vibes!" - allaboutgoodmusic Events

The good folks at Allaboutgoodmusic are preparing to turn the city of Manchester OUT with some quality live music this Sunday! The line-up that they've put together is immensely dope and that's putting it very lightly. They've managed to get one of the best London-based live bands around, The Remedies to play at their gig. That in itself is a treat worth any money but if only that were all, they also have The Mouse Outfit, GREEDS & Shakka playing at this gig... Check out the exhibits and more information about the event right after the jump!