The Soul of Indie Volume 3: The Sounds of Manchester

The Soul of Indie Volume 3: The Sounds of Manchester is a fresh take on Manchester’s indie music scene. The record promises listeners a poignant piano experience with classic indie anthems from the likes of The Smiths, the Stone Roses and New Order, as never heard before.

This is more than just a cover album—it’s a sonic exploration of what made the music from this time and place immortal. Whether you’re in it for the evocative melodies, the affection for Manchester‘s indie scene, or the pure joy of hearing your favorites in a new light, this album is poised to be a standout release of 2024.

This inspired collection aptly captures the essence of Manchester‘s unforgettable impact on indie music, turning the electric energy of the originals into soul-stirring piano melodies. Each track is meticulously reinterpreted on the piano, with a reverence for the original compositions and a vision that presents them in a completely new soundscape.

“The album is both a celebration of Manchester indie music and a personal reinterpretation,” says The Art of the Soul, the pianist and creative force behind the album. “I wanted to extract the raw emotional power from these iconic songs and express it through the piano, which gives a different, but equally profound, impact.”