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.

Directed by Franc Roddam and based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera of the same name, Quadrophenia is a gritty, heartfelt, and at times chaotic coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of 1960s Mod culture.

They said the casuals scene peaked in the '80s. They said terrace fashion was a relic. And they definitely didn’t see you pulling off a combat parka with custom-dyed Italian fabric in 2025. Well, here we are. The past might be rich with inspiration, but the future? That’s where Kaleidoscope Eye lives.

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.

The 90s Football Casual Revival: Nostalgia and New Trends. Take a trip back to the 1990s when football casual culture was at its peak, and explore how today’s youth are bringing back or reinventing these styles.

In the vibrant landscape of the 1990s, two seemingly disparate cultures — indie music and football casuals — found common ground in unexpected ways.

Manchester — a city of grit, music, football and street style. Known globally for its iconic bands, world-class clubs, and defiant spirit, it’s also the birthplace of a thriving casual subculture that’s shaped UK fashion and terrace culture for decades. From the stands at Old Trafford and Maine Road to today’s streetwear boutiques and warehouse parties, Manchester casuals have carved out a legacy that goes way beyond the 90 minutes on matchday.

In the UK, music and football aren’t just pastimes — they’re tribal, emotional, and tightly woven into the fabric of everyday identity. And when these worlds collide, something unique happens: fashion becomes the battleground where rivalries are worn just as much as they’re chanted. From the terraces to the stage, artists and fans have long used clothes to signal allegiance, reject the mainstream, or align themselves with certain values — all while looking sharp.

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.