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Reece Ritchie

Reece Ritchie

Reece is the Mancunion’s Music Editor, leading the team covering Manchester’s music scene and beyond. He is also an editor at Music Is To Blame, an independent music publications and has written words for WHATWESPEW the Manchester punk collective. Now Head Rep for the record label Scruff of the Neck and the host of The Northwest Emo Show he continues to deliver articles on the very best music Manchester and the UK has to offer. He also features his own photography within his articles, working with the likes of Slowthai, Enter Shikari and Wargasm.

20 Artists 2 watch in 2022

20 Artists 2 watch in 2022

Music editor Reece Ritchie breaks down his top 20 artists to check out in 2022. From local to international, here are his personal picks to add to your library this calendar year.
Dream Wife: In conversation with the holy trinity of Modern Rock

Dream Wife: In conversation with the holy trinity of Modern Rock

The Mancunion interviews Dream Wife’s guitarist Alice. We discuss their second record ‘So When You Gonna’, their upcoming tour and Gorilla date on the 25th of March, working with an all-female team, and more!
Who is Master Peace? ‘Wrong answers only’

Who is Master Peace? ‘Wrong answers only’

The Mancunion interviews rapper meets early-2000s indie artist Master Peace ahead of his UK tour. Covering his influences, collaborations style and more.
Friday I’m in Love: Valentunes for your romantic evening

Friday I’m in Love: Valentunes for your romantic evening

The Mancunion music section breaks down their favourite love songs of all time to prepare you for your hottest valentines date yet!
Manchester’s loud and it always will be: Night and Day Café

Manchester’s loud and it always will be: Night and Day Café

The Mancunion take a deep dive into why Night and Day Café matters to us. Why you should care about the recent strike action and how you can help. Long Live Night and Day!
Biffy Clyro super fans follow entire Fingers Crossed tour

Biffy Clyro super fans follow entire Fingers Crossed tour

How much exactly does it cost to follow a bands whole tour? Music editor Reece Ritchie discusses how much it cost Rob and Jake of TPD TV to follow Biffy Clyro’s whole Fingers Crossed tour, with extra Don Broco dates for added measure.
Manchester Academy, music live in your SU!

Manchester Academy, music live in your SU!

We take a deep dive into the plethora of venues available at the University of Manchester’s Students’ Union!
Cavetown, Man’s Best Friend In Conversation

Cavetown, Man’s Best Friend In Conversation

The Mancunion catches up with bedroom pop legend Cavetown and chat about his new tour, EP, and emotionally detaching from older tracks.
Don Broco live: Amazing things from Amazing Things

Don Broco live: Amazing things from Amazing Things

Music editor Reece Ritchie delves into his experience of Don Broco live at Manchester Academy 1. Fresh off the release of ‘Amazing Things’ they were white hot!
Gender Roles live at Yes’ Basement in pictures

Gender Roles live at Yes’ Basement in pictures

Music Editor Reece Ritchie covers Gender Roles early set at Yes’s Basement last month in pictures.
Stromae revients with new song ‘Santé’

Stromae revients with new song ‘Santé’

Natasha Williamson delves into Stromae’s reinvention with Santé. The maestros first release in over three years, his artistry and cinematography.
Who the hell are The Hara?

Who the hell are The Hara?

The Mancunion catches up with The Hara over the summer fresh off of their recent livestream gig success with a live zoom interview!
Conservative Party Conference Protest: In Pictures

Conservative Party Conference Protest: In Pictures

The Mancunion’s coverage of the 2021 Conservative Party Conference Protest in pictures – photos by Antonio Ross and Reece Ritchie
Mr Jukes and Barney Artist chatting live for ‘The Locket’

Mr Jukes and Barney Artist chatting live for ‘The Locket’

Having just announced a new collaborative album Mr Jukes (Jack Steadman of Bombay Bicycle club) and Barney Artist sit down with Music Editor Reece Ritchie and Alannah Williams for the Mancunion
Alfie Templeman in conversation

Alfie Templeman in conversation

Grime artist and Mancunion contributor (Geoblu) interviews Alfie Templeman. They discuss new projects, his roots in Bedfordshire and smoking for inspiration
Little Suspicions – lockdown born, 60’s obssessed

Little Suspicions – lockdown born, 60’s obssessed

Contibutor Lewis Oxley discusses new single “Limes” with Little Suspicions as well as their release pattern, releasing in lockdown and their distinct sound.
Girl Clout: Fresh Punk from Fresh Punks

Girl Clout: Fresh Punk from Fresh Punks

Music editor Reece Ritchie reviews Fresh’s latest single ‘Girl Clout’, covering its themes of performative male activism for the Women in Media Conference.
Fuse FM – Semester 2 Show Spotlight

Fuse FM – Semester 2 Show Spotlight

The Mancunions music editors give you a run down of Fuse FM’s plans for semester 2 and spotlights some shows to look out for.
‘As The Love Continues’ – Mogwai – post-rock at its best

‘As The Love Continues’ – Mogwai – post-rock at its best

Music Editor Reece Ritchie reviews ‘As The Love Continues’ Mogwai’s latest offering. Discussing post-rock and music without lyrics
“Post-punk is dying” – Chatting with The Howlers

“Post-punk is dying” – Chatting with The Howlers

Deputy Music Editor Reece Ritchie chats postpunk, lockdown, protests 60’s and 70’s soundtracks with The Howlers