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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.

Introducing for 2021 – Norwegian Electronic artist and producer Maud

Introducing for 2021 – Norwegian Electronic artist and producer Maud

The Mancunion’s introducing artist for 2021 is electronic artist Maud – ‘Real’ to ‘Baby Girl’ and everything in between Maud is certainly one to watch from the electronic scene
From Berlin to Marine – Talking Autocalm with The Nagging Doubts

From Berlin to Marine – Talking Autocalm with The Nagging Doubts

Music editor Reece Ritchie interviews Australian Post-Punks The Nagging Doubts on their new single and their upcoming EP Autocalm. Covering Shoegaze, Slowcore and 80’s alternative influences.
The same interview, a pandemic apart – In conversation with Mae Muller

The same interview, a pandemic apart – In conversation with Mae Muller

Music Editor Reece Ritchie catches up with Mae Muller to talk all things LA, her new EP and supporting Liam Payne of One Direction stardom. Putting into words just how life has changed for artists this past year
Rishi Sunak, I’ll retrain when you do

Rishi Sunak, I’ll retrain when you do

Deputy music editor Reece Ritchie criticises the Conservative government’s attitudes towards creatives and defends their importance
Declan Mckenna – No Zeros without heroes

Declan Mckenna – No Zeros without heroes

New Deputy Music Editor, Reece Ritchie, reviews Declan Mckenna’s delayed album Zeros, giving his opinions on its successes, failures and influences Not an album to miss, especially during- and post-lockdown
Manchester students face curfew after “significant” Covid breaches

Manchester students face curfew after “significant” Covid breaches

Greater Manchester Police were in attendance in Fallowfield
Coronavirus and cancellations: Navigating complaints in a crisis

Coronavirus and cancellations: Navigating complaints in a crisis

From insurance policies to local venues the Coronavirus is affecting all areas of the music industry as detailed by contributers Reece Ritchie and Blake Crompton.
Album Review: The Main Thing by Real Estate

Album Review: The Main Thing by Real Estate

Contributor Reece Ritchie holds little back when offering his thoughts on Real Estate’s latest offering
Live Review: Cage the Elephant at Victoria Warehouse

Live Review: Cage the Elephant at Victoria Warehouse

Cage the Elephant unleashed their noughties rock on the O2 Victoria Warehouse, with writer Reece Ritchie detailing their sound and that of supports SWMRS and Post Animal
Opinion: Slowthai and the NME awards

Opinion: Slowthai and the NME awards

Writer Reece Ritchie explores the aftermath of Slowthai’s actions at the NME awards and how the music industry has reacted, giving his opinions on his home town hero’s actions
In Conversation with Mae Muller

In Conversation with Mae Muller

Writer Reece Ritchie explores Mae Muller’s lyrics and inspiration during an interview touching on all aspects of her career
Live Review: Twin Temples at The Deaf Institute

Live Review: Twin Temples at The Deaf Institute

Writer Reece Ritchie explores whether Californian duo Twin Temples are using their satanist beliefs to add to their music or simply as a gimmick to sell tickets
Live Review: PUP at Manchester Academy 2

Live Review: PUP at Manchester Academy 2

Contributors Reece Ritchie and Matthew Wilders deliver a joint review of the punks band PUPs’s show at Manchester Academy 2, giving their views of PUP and the supports, Fresh and Slotface
Live review: Oliver Tree at Manchester Academy 2

Live review: Oliver Tree at Manchester Academy 2

Writer Reece Ritchie reviews Oliver Tree, the scooter riding, meme creating, bowl cut bearing genre bender and his performance at Manchester Academy 2
The Hamer LP launch and the state of Manchester’s emerging punk scene

The Hamer LP launch and the state of Manchester’s emerging punk scene

Writer Reece Ritchie sits down with Manchester punk duo Slap Rash and Leeds based Hamer to discuss Manchester, the scene and all things punk
Live Review: Okilly Dokilly at Manchester Academy 3

Live Review: Okilly Dokilly at Manchester Academy 3

Writer Reece Ritchie reviews Simpson’s inspired metal band Okilly Dokilly, discussing their own brand of hardcore metal and the presence of niche bands across the music industry
Opinion: All of the hate Hobo Johnson receives is exactly why you should be listening to him

Opinion: All of the hate Hobo Johnson receives is exactly why you should be listening to him

Writer Reece Ritchie explores why Hobo Johnson is an artist which people love to love, but, also love to hate and why Hobo Johnson’s own brand of alternativeness is one everyone should explore
In conversation with John Newman

In conversation with John Newman

Reece Ritchie sat down with pop star John Newman before his explosive set at the O2 Ritz, asking him about his new EP ‘Animal’, potential future collaborations and his latest tour
Live Review: Amber Run at The O2 Ritz

Live Review: Amber Run at The O2 Ritz

Reece Ritchie reviews Amber Run’s performance at the O2 Ritz, coming as the first performance in their UK tour for their album Philiphobia
Live Review: Casey Lowry at Factory 251

Live Review: Casey Lowry at Factory 251

Reece Ritchie heads down to review Casey Lowry’s Manchester headliner and praises the supports Jason Allan and Deco, at the iconic venue Factory251