Music style originating in Manchester in the late 1980s, fusing of acid-house dance rhythms and psychedelic pop. Leading bands in the movement include The Stone Roses, The Happy Mondays, The Charlatans and Inspiral Carpets. The movement is also closely associated with Factory Records, New Order and their club the Hacienda. Also known as "baggy". Factory Records (3) 1. Virtual Manchester: Hacienda History - Article about the sale of the club, brief history and impact of the club. 2. 24hourpartypeople.com - Includes profiles of bands such as New Order, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, Charlatans, Mock Turtles, ACR, Paris Angels, and 808 State, as well as messageboards, links and details of related events. 3. Madchester - Edinburgh club devoted to this type of music. Provides top ten list and news. 4. Triple J: Happy Mondays and Madchester - Interviews with the band and Tony Wilson of Factory Records. Requires RealPlayer.

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