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Originally from West London, Rukhsana Merrise has toured with everyone from James Bay to Oh Wonder. Each show is opened with a wholesome "alright darlin'" and you're immediately at ease. Now she's here with her heartfelt debut album 'Child' ‚ú®
"...a different tone from her previous work a more heartfelt side is expressed with her angelic vocals. Rukhsana created a catalogue of work that opens the door on what we can expect in the future..."

Having started their career by opening for Fishbone in 2011, American trio Radkey have taken their impressive garage rock set to SXSW, Riot Fest, Download Festival, Coachella and more. As well as having performed with the likes of Jack White, The Offspring, and Descendents ūü§ė
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"...with such a strong vocal set I was surprised that parts of the gig felt rather monotone, resulting in the some of the crowd to become disassociated..."

WEDNESDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 7pm - 9pm: Expect hypnotic jazz, soulful sounds, hip-hop rhythms and more. Sound Constellations with Alex will soothe your soul, make you boogie and ease you into Wednesday evening with two hours of sonic delights.
9pm - 11pm: Launched in October 2014, Loose Lips are a diverse music collective that throws events, act as a label, conduct interviews, premieres and create artwork. They curate showcases all over Europe in places such as Copenhagen, London, Edinburgh, Helsinki and of course, Manchester.
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Proudly unsigned and unmanaged, The Lovely Eggs duo recently completed an extensive autumn tour - reaching from Dundee to Southampton and everywhere in between - including their biggest London show yet at Scala.
But what are the current acts turning the eggheads? Or which tracks have always caught their attention and influenced their stylings? Find it all right here on their ultimate playlist ūüĎá

TUESDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 5pm - 7pm: It’s the answer to your Kevin Parker and Stevie Nicks filled dreams. It’s every Thursday night at Wire. Welcome to Fuzzy Logic. Providing the soundtrack, trawling through the back catalogue of everything you’ve ever loved and introducing you to new bands.
7pm - 9pm: Will Tramp needs no introduction. You can often find him playing tracks for people at places such as THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, PARKLIFE FESTIVAL, Kendal Calling and Festival Number 6.
11pm - 1am: Joel resides in Manchester where he promotes and DJs at underground Techno events under the ‚ÄėProcess‚Äô banner. Pushing forward with their visions of the future, not current trends.
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With influence from Etta James, Donny Hathaway and Aretha Franklin, Ben Fenner brings old-school soul to the modern audience, as featured at Gullivers NQ ‚ú®
"A break up was the catalyst to most of his songwriting which is what makes it so emotive and so universally relatable. A man excuses himself from the back of the room, picks his way through the crowd to in front of the stage just to shake Fenner’s hand..."

‚ö°ÔłŹ2018. WHAT. A. YEAR.‚ö°ÔłŹ
We built a studio at Ancoats General Store, turned 1, had some MASSIVE parties and we certainly couldn't have done it without alllll these guys.
... and in case you needed a reminder of what we got up to in a mere 12 months, here's what you missed.
... WATCH OUT 2K19 WE'RE COMING AFTER YA!
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MONDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 5pm - 7pm: Lewis Kainalu of Kung Funk is taking over our airwaves tonight, ahead of their gig at Stage & Radio on Friday 25th January with Joe Corti!
7pm - 9pm: Ad Hoc Records is a Manchester-based record label, residency, and radio show, dedicated to showcasing the best of this city’s talent.
9pm - 11pm: Edward K's Shipping Forecast brings an eclectic style that bridges the gap where electronic and traditional music meet. Having performed at iconic venues such as THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT, Hidden and Sankeys, as well as being a clubbing partner with PARKLIFE FESTIVAL, you can catch Edward K monthly at Manchester's Stage & Radio.
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They're a wild card, known for shows that capture your attention. Henge recently sold-out their headline sets in Manchester and now they're back on another esteemed billing!
The Membranes, Henge + Glove Live at The Ritz, Manchester is the third annual gig from The Membranes, presented by Interior (Interior Live Agency). Check out our takeover with the act, to experience their extraterrestrial vibes and prepare yourself for June 8th ūüĎĹ
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SUNDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 9am - 12pm: Mike Shaft is an absolute legend of Manchester radio. Now he’s bringing his expertise and knowledge to MCR Live. Expect soul and smooth grooves that are guaranteed to brighten up your Sunday morning.
2pm - 3pm: The grand finale in our top records of 2018 from the MCR Live team, we've got a full playthrough of IDLES second album. 'Joy as an Act of Resistance' placed fifth in the UK album charts and has seen the act grow from strength to strength.
3pm - 5pm: NWB is a collective who organise parties for various charitable aims whilst promoting underground music. Their residency on MCR Live will showcase DJ mixes from residents and friends of NWB.
5pm - 7pm: Established in the wake of the house resurgence of recent years, Liaison have stayed true to the genre’s original roots. Curating events that draw inspiration from the sound and feel of the underground, these wax enthusiasts showcase house & disco from the soul.
7pm - 9pm: Flute Salad are a broadcast trio based out of Manchester & Leeds, dedicated to showcasing the best ambient, downtempo and dance-floor rhythms. Discussing new releases and labels, as well as timely classics dug out of our record bag.
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#throwback to when our studio was just a mere blank canvas. We‚Äôve come a long way since the early days ūüĎÄ

SATURDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 11am - 1pm: The Vanity Project are a Manchester based indie pop duo. Expect silly skits along with a diverse mishmash of tunes from the likes of Father John Misty, The Kinks, XTC, Kero Kero Bonito and their favourite upcoming artists.
1pm - 3pm: Pretend brings you some fresh dance music for indie kids. Based in Leeds so expect to hear some of the best bands and selectors come at you from across The Pennines!
3pm - 4pm: Full playthrough of electronic musican and producer Jon Hopkins' fifth album 'Singularity'. Released on Domino Recording Company, the record has received acclaim from the likes of NME, Exclaim! and of course, MCR Live.
5pm - 7pm: Me Gusta aims to provide an array of soulful music from all continents of the world. Their events give everyone the chance to express dance and the love of music and now they’re bringing their sound to MCR Live.
7pm - 9pm: Every month Joe Motion invites a different guest down for an 'emotions mix'. Each show will have a different emotion assigned to it, with every song being related to that feeling and an explanation as to why.
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Forget stripped back sessions, welcome to The Soundcheck.
Ahead of his EP launch at @The Deaf Institute, returning with another offering from his upcoming project 'New Levels New Devils', J.Chambers and Soul Blu joined us to perform 'Life is What You Make It'.
RSVP - J Chambers- New Levels New Devils Launch Show
... TICKETS - https://thedeafinstitute.seetickets.com/‚ Ķ/the-deaf-‚Ķ/1281373
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FRIDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 3pm - 4pm: Full playthrough of Parquet Courts (Unofficial: Parquet Courts) sixth studio album 'Wide Awake', released in 2018 on Rough Trade Records. Selling out shows across the world, not having social media clearly isn't hindering them.
5pm - 7pm: JFO more or less bridges the gap between both genres perfectly. He’s also one half of the BFM partnership (w/ Sativa) who specialize in 140bpm creating a hybrid of both grime and dubstep.
7pm - 9pm: Hailing from Birmingham, rapper and vocalist Ceeow moved to Manchester as part of A Broken Camarilla. Expect a line up filled with guest’s features and bouncing tracks to get your Friday night lit.
10pm - 12am: Damo B has played alongside some of the biggest names in the scene at BohemianGrove Manchester (Patrice Scott, Keith Worthy, and Levon Vincent) and is known for his love of all things vinyl and the almost lost art of deejaying. Now he’s bringing his Further Out show to MCR Live, today with special guest DJ Info!
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Home girl and local talent Evabee did a phenonmenal set as part of the Inner City Waves #15 at Band on the Wall, you can't get better ‚ú®

MCR Live resident and singer-songwriter, Francis Lung brought his first Glitter Party to Manchester. Gullivers NQ was (hopefully) the first in a string of venues, which will see the artist take to a be-dazzling stage ‚ú®
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"...band played largely new material at the glitter party, which marks a notable shift from the glossy, funkier pop songs of their EP’s, to a more psychedelia inflected Rundgren style of songwriting."

THURSDAY RADIO SCHEDULE - Check it ūüĎČ www.mcr.live/listen
As well as our playlist of the latest tracks on the MCR Live airwaves, today we've got...
... 3pm - 4pm: Full playthrough of 'I Don't Run', which is the second album from Spanish garage rock quartet Hinds. The record was featured on many 'top albums of 2018' lists, including Rolling Stone magazine's edition.
5pm - 7pm: Local hip-hop producer Glue70 is one of the most exciting producers this country has to offer from working with KinKai and other upcoming artists, he has a very unique sound and is destined for good things.
7pm - 9pm: It’s been a fascinating journey for Ben Pearce so far; his prowess as a producer has led to an exhaustive list of accolades, plaudits from his peers and idols alike, and taken him around the globe on tour and made him a household name. Today he takes to the airwaves joined by Ashley Fearn - UK!
9pm - 11pm: O+W offer a monthly dose of across-the-board selections, slick and not-so-slick blends and absolutely zero chatter, as he attempts to find meaning in a cold and indifferent universe.
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In the form of the young singer/songwriter Gianni Paci's fresh track 'Blue Like Me', MCR Live are pleased to share with you a WORLD PREMIERE all the way from NYC ūüöĖ
"...a baroque air of The Lemon Twigs voices in Gianni’s vocal cords. Each lyric tells the unnervingly vulnerable tale about how a fanciful relationship unfolds in today’s culture of speaking out."