Local band The Lottery Winners have dropped a new music video for their latest single featuring Shaun Ryder, simply entitled, ‘Money’.
The Leigh-based four-piece are about to release their new album, A.R.T (Anxiety Replacement Therapy), their fifth record in what has been a whirlwind few years for the band who have shot to fame both on the Manchester music scene and the UK in general.
Having already teased some serious collaborations on this latest project as part of the announcement, not to mention their track with Frank Turner, ‘Start Again’, gaining the group a whole new audience, fans were understandably buzzing to see Shaun Ryder join the roster of feature artists.
Not only does the Happy Mondays and ‘Madchester’ icon offer up his vocals on the track — having apparently ad-libbed his parts and even chucking in the classic line from ‘Call The Cops’ for some added nostalgia — but, as you can see, he is very much the star of the show in the brilliantly shot music video.
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Playing the lord of the manor (the very same Peaky Blinders‘ Tommy Shelby lives in, no less) as the band take on the role of a removal firm, Ryder is treated like the music royalty that he is throughout, with plenty of humour and energy running throughout.
The song is about something we can all relate to at the minute: “being skint”. Story of my life. That’s frontman Thom Rylance’s words, by the way, though it definitely makes the track feel like one for the moment.
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Better still, the band are backing it up with their upcoming UK tour starting this April, having sold out several venues already with their affordable ticket prices. Well in, guys.
While the band are obviously excited to see what people think of the rest of the album when it drops, they are still very much trying to get over having Shaun Ryder involved. Again, Thom’s words, not ours.
“SHAUN RYDER is on our single. How mental is that? Being in the studio with him was a very strange and wonderful experience. He gave me a conker that he had in his pocket for some reason. I love him. He’s a true Manchester music legend and truly is a genius.” Just Shaun Ryder things.
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And if you haven’t watched how they chose to reveal their new album, with a hilariously nostalgic and impressively accurate recreation of 90s TV show, Art Attack, then look no further.
The Lottery Winners‘ new album, Anxiety Replacement Therapy, is due to release on April 28 and Ryder won’t be the only recognisable voice you’ll hear on the baker’s dozen of a tracklist.
From what we’ve heard so far, it’s going to be another belter. You can pre-order HERE.
For now, you watch the full video for ‘Money’ featuring Shaun Ryder down below:
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts to play huge Heaton Park gig in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are bringing their Love Earth World Tour to one of the biggest stages in Manchester – Heaton Park.
The huge outdoor show will take place next summer, marking Neil Young’s long-awaited return to the city.
The band’s Manchester show will kick off the European leg of the Love Earth World Tour, which will go on to visit open-air venues and festivals across the continent next summer.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will be supported by legendary rockers Elvis Costello & The Imposters in Manchester.
The newly-announced gig at Heaton Park will take place the night before Parklife festival kicks off.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts are one of music’s most enduring and influential artists, and this gig will offer fans a rare opportunity to see him perform in one of our city’s most iconic outdoor spaces.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts will play at Heaton Park in Manchester on Friday 19 June 2026.
Tickets are available from 9am on Monday 24 November via an exclusive, 48-hour presale for Neil Young Archives members.
General on-sale begins Friday 28 November at 9am HERE.
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts – Love Earth Tour 2026 dates
Jun 19 – Manchester, England @ Heaton Park ^
Jun 22 – Nimes, France @ Festival de Nimes ^
Jun 24 – Nancy, France @ Nancy Open Air ^
Jun 27 – Chelmsford, England @ State Fayre, Hylands Park ^
Jun 29 – Glasgow, Scotland @ Glasgow Summer Sessions, Bellahouston Park ^
Jul 01 – Cork, Ireland @ Virgin Media Park ^
Jul 03 – Oxfordshire, England @ Blenheim Palace Festival ^
Jul 05 – Cardiff, Wales @ Blackweir Fields ^
Jul 08 – Weert, The Netherlands @ Evenemententerrein Weert-Noord ^
Jul 10 – Zottegem, Belgium @ Rock Zottegem
Jul 12 – Locarno, Switzerland @ Moon+Stars, Piazza Grande
The Stone Roses’ Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died aged 63
Daisy Jackson
Tributes are pouring in for Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, after it was announced that the Stone Roses legend has died at the age of 63.
The bassist, who was also part of Primal Scream, was born in Crumpsall and has been one of Manchester’s most beloved musical figures ever since finding fame in the 1980s.
Mani’s brother Greg broke the news this afternoon, writing on Facebook: “IT IS WITH THE HEAVIEST OF HEARTS THAT I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE THE SAD PASSING OF MY BROTHER GARY MANI MOUNFIELD. RIP RKID.”
Mani’s wife Imelda also passed away in late 2023 after a battle with bowel cancer, for which the pair had raised money and awareness since her diagnosis.
That included a huge star-studded fundraising party where Mani and Imelda raised more than £100k for The Christie and local NHS charities.
Mani and Imelda shared twin sons, who were born in 2012.
Tributes are now flooding in for Mani, especially from those who have also been a part of the Manchester music scene.
Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown posted on X: “REST IN PEACE MANi X”
Rowetta shared a photo with Mani and Imelda and wrote: “Back with your Imelda, Mani. Going to miss you so much. All my love to the boys, the family & all those who knew & loved him.”
Tim Burgess of The Charlatans fame said: “I shared this photo a week or so ago on Mani’s birthday. It never failed to bring a smile to my face – and that was exactly the same for the man himself.
“One of the absolute best in every way – such a beautiful friend. Love you Mani x x. Never to be forgotten”
Shaun Ryder wrote: “RIP Mani – my heartfelt condolences to his twin boys and all of his family X”
Reverend and the Makers shared: “My heart is broken. Found out this morning and just felt low as it gets all day.
“Mani was my musical hero and just a lovely genuine human. When my Dad died , he offered me the warmest and best advice. No fuss, privately, straight up and always available to everyone.
“I’m a bit ill myself at the minute and not ashamed to say I shed at tear at the news. See on the next one mate.
“A true legend of the game. RIP”
Echo and the Bunnymen wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother.
“I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream. My thoughts and feelings and Mani, love to all of his family from me. Mac Bunnyman Xxx”
Danny Jones -
16th February 2023 
