The Pulse of the North: Why I Wrote Northern Soulmates

There is a specific kind of grit you only find in the North. It is in the grey sky over the Pennines, the industrial shadows of the Manchester backstreets, and the neon lights reflecting off the wet pavement.

But more than the scenery, it is about the people.

In a city that never stops moving, finding your forever person (the one who is not just a passing phase) is everything. I wanted to capture that feeling in a track. Not a long, drawn-out epic, but a sharp, high-energy anthem that hits you exactly where it counts.

Short, Sharp, and Anthemic

At just under three minutes, Northern Soulmates does not waste time. I wanted this track to feel like that sudden realization when you know you have found your person. It is a jolt of energy that stays with you.

Musically, it is built on a Progressive House foundation, but stripped back to its purest form. I have cut out the fluff to focus on the melody and the drive. It is a sonic snapshot of a moment: that soaring, never-letting-go feeling distilled into a punchy, melodic landscape.

From The Haçienda to the Studio

My musical DNA is rooted in this city’s chaos. I still remember sneaking into my sister’s room after she had come back from The Haçienda, raiding her CDs to find the raw energy of tracks like Playing with Knives.

That classic Manchester sound was not about standing around. It was about the immediate impact of the beat. With Northern Soulmates, I have taken that heritage and modernized it. It is a track for the here and now, designed to trigger that butterfly effect in the space of a few minutes.

Finding Your Frequency

We all have that one person (a partner, a best mate, or a soulmate) who acts as our anchor in the rain.

In a world full of Chain Reactions and unpredictable chaos, a Northern Soulmate is the one constant. This track is my tribute to that bond. It is dark enough for the night, but bright enough to remind you that you are not navigating the city alone.

Northernoulmates is out now. It is short, it is loud, and it is a bit of Manchester heart on a sleeve