Tag Archives: 2003 in Manchester

Manchester, England’s 9 Dark Alps feature Sam Forrest (vocals/electric guitar), Adam Galley (drums/vocals), Martin Cohen (bass), and David Jones (electric guitar). The indie rock and roll foursome came jointly in 2003, acquiring their name from a series in the Sylvia Plath poem “The Couriers.” 2 yrs later, Nine Dark Alps …

Marconi Union may be the name of the Manchester, Britain trio — comprising Jamie Crossley, Richard Talbot, and Duncan Meadows — whose music combines downtempo and experimental ambient. Originally a duo of Crossley and Talbot, their self-produced debut recording, 2003’s Under Cable and Searchlights, was released on Ochre Information. Authorized …