Northern Uproar

Northern Uproar formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1993, Leon Meya, Jeff Fletcher, Paul Kelly, and Leigh Marklew developing a sound rooted in Britpop and indie rock that was immediately energetic and melodic. Meya's vocals were warm and distinctive, and the band's songs combined melodic directness with a lyrical charm that gave them an immediate appeal within the mid-1990s British indie scene.

They were signed to Heavenly Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1996 — a melodically irresistible Britpop record that produced 'From a Window' and 'Rollercoaster' and earned them strong reviews and a devoted following. Their energetic live shows and their combination of melodic directness and Mancunian charm made them one of the more enjoyable acts of the Britpop era.

Northern Uproar dissolved in 1998 following a second album that failed to match the commercial success of the debut. They are remembered as one of the more enjoyable and underrated acts of the Britpop era — a band with genuine melodic gifts whose best work rewards rediscovery.