Artist Spotlight: RUFF TRADE — Manchester's Independent Music Scene
RUFF TRADE's debut album "Mancunian Way" dropped digitally on Oct 21st on all streaming platforms and is available on CD from Nov 4th, and vinyl coming out in Spring 2023.
"Today Is Too Late" was picked up by Victoria Jane at BBC Radio 1 and played on her Future Soul show on Sunday 23rd October and the guys are on BBC Radio Manchester with Simone Riley Saturday 29th October to have a chat about the album.
We have seen Ruff Trade on the music/creative industry circuit for many years and appreciate the talents of the full collective. The band usually tours festivals, and event appearances as well as busks on the high street to practice & hone their skills as well as receive donations & selling CDs, Digital copies of their music, and promote themselves on the Internet & Social Media by doing covers and some original music.
They are a fundamental part of Manchester's Independent Music Scene. Very down-to-earth folk that just send out positive vibrations. We at Mancunia Rebel admire the band's work ethic and perseverance. Very inspiring individuals.
Make sure you check out and support the band by listening, and purchasing & streaming their music on your favourite Digital Outlets.
Find RUFF TRADE on Instagram: @rufftradeuk

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