Manchester legends and Factory Records originals – Northside – bounce back with news of brand new music and their first new album in nearly four decades.

One of the defining bands of the ‘Madchester’ era, the four-piece are making an unprecedented return with what will be their first new album for 36 years: ‘Welcome to The Carnival’ – due for release in Spring 2027.

Set to be the only official follow-up to their seminal debut album: ‘Chicken Rhythms’, the album is preceded by the new single ‘Hey! Mr Brown’, which will be released on 30 October.

Of the upcoming album release, frontman Dermo says:

“We can’t wait for everyone to hear it. We genuinely feel like, for everyone who’s heard the band, there’s so many that haven’t yet. We’ve saved the best ‘til last and you’re not going to be disappointed.”

With its lilting, sunshine-soaked melodies, effervescent energy, and distinctly Northern charm, listeners can stream the lead single “Hey! Mr Brown” from the end of the month.

While Northside may have split way back in 1992, the band have been enjoying something of a renaissance in recent years. With a sell-out series of shows on their ‘Let’s Take Another Trip Tour’ last year, plus a warmly received reissue of ‘Chicken Rhythms’ for its 35th Anniversary putting the band firmly back in the spotlight, the band have since announced a string of UK shows this Autumn, capped off with a special homecoming show at Manchester’s New Century Hall for the 12th December, in which they will perform their classic debut record live and in-full.

With more music, live dates, and surprises to come, ‘Welcome to The Carnival’ invites fans back to the world of Northside for another trip you won’t want to miss….