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1. 11. Howling at the Maroon 5

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 06 October 2004 L.A. BAND Maroon 5's rise to the top of the charts is no doubt a topic of discussion that'll have bands all over the world gnashing their teeth in jealousy. Where did that come from? Did we miss a meeting?

2. 12. Grease is the word

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 09 June 2004 HAVING earned their stripes supporting the likes of Ladytron Pink Grease have returned from a whirlwind tour of Europe and their excellent first full-length album, This Is For Real, is poised for imminent release.

3. 13. Flowers power

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 04 February 2004 APPEARING on the Eurovision song contest isn't always a good idea. Sure it has a global audience of millions, but in terms of showcasing talent it hardly scores in the credibility stakes. But in 1988 Hothouse Flowers blew everyone away with their genuine talent.

4. 14. Gomez prepare to bring it on

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 May 2004 ON emerging from a two-year hiatus, Gomez's singer and unofficial spokesman, Tom Gray, declared earlier in the year that the band were 'back from outer space with a big grin our faces'. You can also listen to clips from the interview.

5. 15. TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes (4AD)

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 June 2004 SO you hear this new magical music, and you decide it will be the soundtrack to your summer.

6. 16. New tribute to The Smiths

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 22 June 2004 CASH-IN. That's the natural reaction upon learning that a collection of The Smiths covers is being released. But in fact How Soon Is Now? has been in production for the best part of a year.

7. 17. How The Alarm tricked their way back into the charts

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 20 July 2004 IT has been a busy year for Mike Peters. The best of several happy events was the birth of his first child, Dylan, in May. The Welsh rocker's son could have been named in honour of Bob Dylan, one of the many music luminaries with whom he has shared a stage.

8. 18. New Order biography

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 January 2004 NOTHING& has enriched Manchester like New Order since the days when cotton was king.

9. 19. The Happy Mondays biography

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 27 January 2004

   The Happy Mondays were the artful dodgers of acid house. Straight out of Salford's Little Hulton, they became arch-architects of the loose-fit, baggy culture that exploded in late 80s Britain.

10. 20. Razorlight get sharper

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 02 June 2004 RAZORLIGHT have dazzled more Manchester crowds than Shaun Wright-Phillips this past year, thanks to support slots for (deep breath') The Bellrays, Hope Of The States, Suede and The Raveonettes. Now they're coming back for a sold-out headline gig.

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