Manchester. The city that gave us rain, red bricks, and more rock ’n’ roll revolutions than a record on repeat. If London is the flashy big sibling, Manchester’s the cooler one in the corner booth — pint in hand, collar popped, headphones on.

Let’s take a stroll (Doc Martens optional) through Manchester’s music scene from the 1960s to today, decade by decade. Spoiler: it's a mad ride.

Playlist Summary – B-Side Casuals: Top 50 Terrace Tunes
A sonic journey through the heart of the casuals subculture, this 50-track playlist fuses the bold sounds of British youth: from mod anthems and punk rebellion to Madchester grooves and indie swagger. These are the tracks that echo from stadium terraces, late-night pubs, and cracked vinyl in backroom bars. It’s music made for sharp dressers, sideline philosophers, and anyone who’s ever sprinted for the last train in a pair of Adidas Gazelles. Lace up, press play, and walk like you own the street.

How British Bands Influenced Football Fashion: The Soundtrack to Subcultural Style: At B-Side Casuals, we explore the deep-rooted connection between music, fashion, and football — and no connection runs deeper than the influence of British bands on football casual culture. From mod style to Britpop swagger, British music has shaped the look of the terraces for decades. This post dives into how iconic UK bands influenced football fashion and helped define generations of fans.

Explore the evolution of casual fashion across decades — from the gritty football terraces of the '80s to the style-forward festival fields of today. Discover how music, subculture, and street style shaped the casual look.