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The Cathodes
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The Cathodes are a synth rock band from the Manchester area of the United Kingdom. The band perform a mix of original songs as well as covering some popular songs from artists and bands such as A-ha, The Doors, Phil Collins, Gary Moore and Billy Idol.
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Many thanks to Gary Burton at @boomradio.co.uk for playing "Man In A Suitcase" today. Also thank you to Les Ross for playing the song on Sunday immediately following "The Tide Is High" by Blondie. What a great combination of songs!
#BoomRadio #newmusic #synthpop #ManchesterMusic
September 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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A massive THANK YOU to both David Hamilton & David Lloyd at @BoomRadioUK for playing our single “Man In A Suitcase” on Wednesday and Thursday. We are absolutely delighted to be played on one of the UK's fastest-growing and most distinct national radio stations.
#newmusic #boom
September 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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THANK YOU @boomradio.co.uk for playing our latest single "Man In A Suitcase" on Friday evening.

#BoomRadio #newmusic #Synthpop #ManchesterUK
September 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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A big THANK YOU to @boomradio.co.uk for playing our latest single "Man In A Suitcase" this afternoon.

#BoomRadio #newmusic #Synthpop #ManchesterUK
September 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Can we manage another week at NUMBER ONE? Let’s try! Please vote for “Man In A Suitcase” at uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP
#heritagechart #newmusic #synthpop #SynthRock #manchesterband
August 31, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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We're absolutely delighted to say that "Man In A Suitcase" has reached NUMBER ONE in Mike Read's Heritage Chart! 🎉🎶
THANK YOU to everyone who has been voting for us.
#heritagechart #newmusic #synthrock #indie
August 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Please help us to get to number one by voting for us at www.heritagechart.co.uk
#newmusic #synthrock #indiemusic #synthwave #thecathodes
August 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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THANK YOU to everyone supporting us in Mike Read’s Heritage Chart. We have moved up to number 3. Please keep voting for “Man In A Suitcase” on your PC, laptop, tablet and mobile phones at uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP
#newmusic #SynthRock #heritage
August 23, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Have you voted this week in the Heritage Chart? If not, please go to uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP and put a tick ✔️ against “Man In A Suitcase” by The Cathodes and help us climb into the top-5.
#musiccharts #newmusic #80smusic
August 18, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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THANK YOU to everyone supporting us in Mike Read’s Heritage Chart. We have moved up to number 7. Please keep voting for “Man In A Suitcase” on your PC, laptop, tablet and mobile phones at uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP
#newmusic #SynthRock #heritage
August 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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THANK YOU to everyone supporting us in Mike Read's Heritage Chart. "Man In A Suitcase" has moved up 6 places to number 12. Please keep voting at uk.surveymonkey.com/r/522BLGP

#newmusic #synthrock #indiemusic #synthwave #thecathodes
August 9, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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What's in the case?
Please remember to vote for Man In A Suitcase at www.heritagechart.co.uk
#guitarsolo #music #indiemusic #synthrock #guitar #cinematic #newmusic
August 2, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Where's he going?
#newmusic #synthrock #indiemusic #synthwave #thecathodes
July 26, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Where is he going?
Vote for "Man In A Suitcase" at heritagechart.co.uk
#TheCathodes #newmusic #IndieMusic #SynthRock #OutNow
July 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Our new single “Man In A Suitcase” has now been released and is also in Mike Read’s Heritage Chart at number 42. Please give it a vote at www.heritagechart.co.uk

#newmusic #synthpop #synthrock #manchesteruk #HeritageMusic #80s
July 6, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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This Friday will see the release of The Cathodes - Man In A Suitcase! Here’s another scene from the video.

#newmusic #July #newsingle #alternative #IndieMusic #pop #musicvideos #synthpop #synthrock #synth #manchester #uk
June 29, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Less than two weeks until the release of The Cathodes - Man In A Suitcase! Here’s another scene from the video.

#newmusic #July #newsingle #alternative #IndieMusic #pop #musicvideos #synthpop #synthrock #synth #manchester #uk
June 23, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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Only TWO weeks until the release of The Cathodes - Man In A Suitcase! Here’s another scene from the video.

#newmusic #July #newsingle #alternative #IndieMusic #pop #musicvideos #synthpop #synthrock #synth #manchester #uk
June 18, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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The Cathodes - Man In A Suitcase. July 3rd.

#newmusic #July #newsingle #alternative #IndieMusic #pop #musicvideos #synthpop #synthrock #synth #manchester #uk
June 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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The Cathodes - Man In A Suitcase. July 3rd.

#newmusic #July #newsingle #alternative #IndieMusic #pop #musicvideos #synthpop #synthrock #synth #manchester #uk
June 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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THANK YOU! With your support, we have climbed to #10 this week in Mike Read's Heritage Chart. Please vote for us again at www.heritagechart.co.uk and let’s see if we can get higher!!

#newrelease #NewMusic #HeritageChart #heritagemusic #synthrock
February 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM
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One of only two “real” scenes from our video “Not The Man” - currently in the Heritage Chart at #11. Please vote at www.heritagechart.co.uk

#newmusic #newrelease #filmnoir #musicvideo #electronicmusic #synthpop #synthrock
February 17, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Grab a coffee and vote for “Not The Man” by The Cathodes in Mike Read’s Heritage Chart at www.heritagechart.co.uk
If you’ve not yet seen the video, please check out the TV version of the show.

#newrelease #newmusic #musicvideo #tv
February 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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THANK YOU for your support. We’re currently holding at 11 this week and our video is featured on TV! Please check that out and vote again for us at www.heritagechart.co.uk. Let’s see if we can move into the top 10!

#newrelease #NewMusic #HeritageChart #heritagemusic #synthrock
February 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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One of my favourite scenes from our video “Not The Man” currently in Mike Read’s Heritage Chart at #11. Please vote at www.heritagechart.co.uk

#newmusic #newrelease #filmnoir #musicvideo #electronicmusic #synthpop #synthrock
February 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM