Saint Ettiene's Bob Stanley says that the potential of 1990s UK pop was wasted by selfishness.
Saint Etienne say that they will play a single-heavy set at their upcoming Latitude performance.
Andrew Weatherall and Underworld are among acts remixing tracks on the recent Manics album.

Saint Etienne announce that they will be performing at Brighton's Beachdown Festival in August.

Saint Etienne dedicate their new singles collection to London, calling the city their "spiritual home".
We chat to indie-dance trio Saint Etienne as they release their 'Best Of' album.
Click in for an update from Wednesday's midweek charts.
Click in for news from the first midweek charts of the week.
Back with a new double A-side, Saint Etienne prove that they still know how to capture the essence of dance.
Pet Shop Boys will team up with Girls Aloud's production team Xenomania on their next album.
Today: Video: The big 'Heroes' shocker? - Click in to watch a preview clip of a shocking moment from the next episode of Heroes.
Neighbours: 5786: Zeke tries to escape the store room.
Monday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4966: Kirsty's illness is unknown.
Monday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2701: Zoe's trial commences.
Monday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Will suddenly collapses.
Monday, 19:00 on ITV1.
Coronation Street: Rosie blackmails John for more cash.
Monday, 19:30 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Max's plot to fleece Ian takes a surprising turn.
Monday, 20:00 on BBC One.
Our picks from Sunday's primetime TV:
| 20.00 | The X Factor (ITV1) |
| 21.00 | I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV1) |
| 21.00 | The Xtra Factor (ITV2) |
| 21.00 | House (Sky1) |