The Smiths. The Stone Roses. James.

OK I recognize this thread is ancient but can't help myself, as much has changed since the original writing of this.  

Yesterday I went to my dealer and ended up looking at a streamer from a company called "HiFi Rose" and when I searched Rose on here this thread came up.  😀

James is far and away one of my favorite acts 1) to see live and 2) with regard to recording quality that are out there.  They reformed in 2008 and had quite the renaissance since.  Their records from 2008-2014 were as good as anything they had ever done.  Check out the songs "I want to go home" or "Rabbit Hole" if you're not sure.  If you are new to James but want an absolute banger of a pub sing along song check out "We're going to miss you".  

Another Manchester band I've only recently discovered is the Chameleons.  check out the track "Swamp Thing" if you've never heard it.  Worth the time.  

Enjoy! 

Bought several Travis lps since they finally became available.

As somebody very much into post-punk, Britpop, etc, I am very familiar with these bands and definitely enjoy this kind of music. I don't know what they have in common with Radiohead, though, as the OP suggested, except that they're British.... 

I love The Smiths and Morrisey solo. Bona Drag is great, and The Smiths "Strangeways Here We Come" is in regular rotation.

The Charlatans -Melting Pot 

has been getting regular rotations on my system.