Madchester

Madchester, a genre that emerged in the late 1980s and flourished in the early 1990s, is characterized by its fusion of indie rock, psychedelia, and dance music. Defined by its distinctive rhythms, often driven by tambourines and wah-wah guitars, Madchester music typically features jangly, effects-heavy instrumentation, catchy hooks, and introspective, poetic lyrics. Born in the UK, particularly in Manchester, this genre reflects the city's post-punk heritage and the influence of psychedelia and electronic dance music. The Madchester movement was a key part of the UK's rave culture and the wider indie rock revival, capturing the mood of a generation disillusioned with mainstream politics and seeking escapism in music. With its blend of introspective songwriting, melodic sensibilities, and danceable beats, Madchester bridged the gap between indie rock and electronic dance music, paving the way for Britpop and influencing subsequent UK music scenes.

Top Sub-Genres
Manchester Indie
Latest Madchester Release
undefined album image
State of the Nation (Japan Demo)
Single - Released November 8, 2024
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Oasis
The Smiths
Blur
New Order
Joy Division
The Stone Roses
Top Playlists
Weird music for weirdos 6 Madchester artists
Indie Party 5 Madchester artists
Born To Run 150 BPM 4 Madchester artists
VAMPIRE GOTH NIGHT CLUB 4 Madchester artists
All Out 80s 3 Madchester artists
80s HITS - 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s 3 Madchester artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 27 Madchester artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 797 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Madchester artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. November 8, 2024
  2. November 8
  3. October 25
  4. October 11
  5. October 10
  6. October 4
  7. September 13
  8. September 6
  9. August 30
  10. August 23
  11. August 23
  12. August 21
  13. August 15
  14. August 14
  15. July 26
  16. July 26
  17. July 15
  18. July 12
  19. June 28
  20. June 13
  21. June 7
  22. June 6
  23. June 5
  24. May 31
  25. May 27
  26. May 24
  27. May 3
  28. April 19
  29. April 12
    undefined album image
    Yummy
    12 tracks
  30. April 12
  31. March 29
  32. March 29
  33. March 1
  34. March 1
  35. February 29
  36. February 23
  37. February 23
  38. February 20
  39. February 9
  40. February 2