A Lost Manchester Masterpiece: Aziz Ibrahim on 'Lahore to Longsight'.

About this episode

It's something a bit different and a bit special on this episode of Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast. Jim Salveson is joined by legendary Manchester guitarist Aziz Ibrahim, best known for his work with The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, Paul Weller, Simply Red, and some of the biggest names in British music. Although we're usually focused on new releases, Aziz's story centres around an album that's both old and new at the same time. Originally recorded more than 25 years ago, 'Lahore to Longsight' has finally been rediscovered and reissued for Record Store Day 2026 (and along with a nationwide tour) introducing it a new generation to a remarkable piece of Manchester music history. Aziz reflects on stepping into the Stone Roses following John Squire's departure, the creation of Lahore to Longsight, and the extraordinary cast of musicians who helped bring it to life, including Mani, Reni, Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce, Denise Johnson, Paul Weller, Steve White and Talvin Singh. The conversation explores how the events of 9/11 impacted the album's original release, the connections between Lahore to Longsight and Ian Brown's classic albums Unfinished Monkey Business and Golden Greats, and w