The Red Stains, just another band from Manchester? No. They’re another fucking great band from Manchester!
Photography by Andi Callen
The four piece are made of Natalie Emslie on vocals, Sterling Kelly on bass, Ella Powell on synths and guitar and Ben Dutton on drums. Only a year into their existence, they have already garnered interest from the iconic Tim Burgess and the wonderful people at Vanadian Avenue.
April 24th will witness their debut single ‘Mannequin’. Even during lockdown, it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated singles in recent years.
The throbbing baselines paint a dank landscapes for Emslie to deliver her venomous insight into objectification. Much like Ari Up, Emslie has the ability to be make almost every syllable sound like a right hook whilst, simultaneously, containing great melody.
This summer, Covid19 permitting, they will be appearing at Kendal Calling. Visions of people arriving to a stage three hours early are forming of the back of this great debut.