Still in their teens and without a recording contract, the band drew praise from the music magazines NME and Melody Maker, following several energetic live performances at the Roadhouse in Manchester.
[1] During this period of initial success the band made the cover of Melody Maker, and also appeared on the BBC TV programme Top of the Pops.
In April 1996, Northern Uproar's self-titled debut album was released and the group toured the United Kingdom and Japan.
In 1997, they began recording their second full-length album, Yesterday Tomorrow Today, featuring songs co-written with the band's guitar technician, Nigel Banks.
In 2004, Meya and lead guitarist Fletcher returned to the live circuit under the Northern Uproar name, with two shows in the Manchester area, performing both new and old songs.
On 27 May 2011, Northern Uproar headlined the 'This Feeling' Britpop night at The Vibe Bar London, tickets for the event sold out after it was featured in The Sun newspaper and the NME.
On 30 June 2011, Northern Uproar performed at the AAA Shaun Ryder + friends Exhibition by the Manchester-based photographer Karin Albinsson.
On 8 July 2011, Northern Uproar played to a sold out Sound Control, Manchester as special guests of Rochdale-based band Proud Mary.