Northside

Band from Moston, Greater Manchester, UK.
Active from 1989 until 1992.
Members: Warren Dermody (vocals), Timothy Walsh (guitar), Cliff Ogier (bass), Paul Walsh (drums)

Part of the "Madchester" movement, signed to Factory.
Their debut single "Shall We Take A Trip" was produced by Ian Broudie. Due to the opening - 'L-S-D' - the song was banned by the BBC and yet got into the Top 50 charts. It was also used as theme tune on the Granada Soccer Night between 1990 and 1992
The second single "My Rising Star" and third single "Take Five" climbed into the Top 40.
The only ever album was released in June 1991: "Chicken Rhythms".

In early 1992, the band recorded demos for what should have been the 2nd album, but Factory Records collapsed, leaving the album unreleased. The band soon split thereafter.

In late 2006 there was a reunion tour, with singer Warren Dermody (being only original member), Spencer Birtwistle (Drums), Dom Morrison (Bass), Danny Yates (Guitar), making up the band. The line-up soon split again.

In late 2013, the original four members reformed for another UK tour in April and May 2014.
The band split again around 2017.