Any one of a certain age will know what a mixtape is and have most likely created one. Any one under a certain age should know what they are or were and the clue is in the name. The practice did continue onto CDs with many being burned via computer from ripping CDs and downloading…
Fans should be supporting bands at every stage not using TikTok for negativity. Disliking things without a clear or logical reason is a common mental shortcut. Our brains use hidden gut feelings, past memories, or quick judgments to form a dislike before our conscious mind catches up. Ok you have a reason, it sounds like…
What is indie music? It sounds like a simple question, yet it is one of the most misunderstood terms in modern music. Most of us know that “indie” is short for “independent.” If you want to be strict about the definition, indie music refers to music produced outside the major commercial record label system. Traditionally,…
What creates them for fans when they still release music? If you read the previous post you would know I recently went to see Biffy Clyro, again! This was a huge 45,000 audience gig a Finsbury Park. This was part of the promotion tour for their 10th album Futique, yes their 10th album, an album…
The Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery have announced ‘Everywhere At Once’, billed as The UK’s Biggest Festival on what would normally have been Glastonbury Festival Weekend which would see 210,000 revellers, workers, artists and performers enjoy a week of music. Imagine if that many people got involved with grass roots venues across the…
Save the Date -Saturday 18th April If you didnt already Record Store Day is the anticipated day for some when over 300 independent record shops across the UK and Ireland come together to celebrate music in the one way they know how. Click here to download the RSD2006 PDF – Or just look at the…
According to The Official Charts (UK), theses are the biggest songs on 2025. My question is, where are all the bands? Now just to be clear, I am not posting this as I have any issue or dislike of any solo artists or any of those in the lists below. It’s just a shame that…
I came across this today on social media, a website that kicks off with the first day, the first broadcast of MTV. The site then either shuffles random videos at you or you can choose decades based on preference. If .you had any love of MTV, its worth a look. Follow the basic instructions and with…
In case you havent seen this it is worth reading! Wednesday 10 December 2025 Dear Prime Minister, We are writing on behalf of the live events sector to urge you to review the devastating, unintended consequences for live venues of changes announced to the Business Rates system at the Budget. The combined impact of disproportionate,…
I have received my copy of ‘Zine Age Kicks’, it arrived Friday so I’ve had the weekend to glance through it but I’ve not touched the sides or is it covers for a book? The volume of content is immense; it’s page by page of “every time I look, I see something new”. A time…
