The latest band to be featured in our Tailored In Manchester series, 1913 form part of the north west’s musical lineage. Following in the footsteps of bands such as Joy Division and Doves, the band write massive, melancholic-yet-uplifting anthems, created in Manchester with one eye on the nation’s stadiums.

The band, formed from the ashes of two defunct local groups, unearthed a fierce musical chemistry over a series of informal practices. Realising that they had something to offer, the band settled down to write a clutch of tracks to match their stadium-sized ambition.

The results are what 1913 themselves term ‘death pop’. That translates into a dark, atmospheric sound, following in the footsteps of those classic bands alongside modern acts such as Editors and White Lies. Brooding, introspective, but ultimately embracing and communal.

With their single ‘Atlantis’ ready for release, 1913 performed at the launch of our Dale Street screenings last month. Before they took to the stage, we sat them down for a quick chat about where they’re coming from, where they’re heading, and where they got that name from. Check out the special video filmed exclusively for Umbro here:

To find out more about the band’s releases and tour dates, take a look at their Myspace page here.