Category: Features
LIEF – Opening a swap shop during a pandemic
LIEF has its grand opening today, welcoming you through its door having taken permanent residency at the top of Afflecks Palace. This amazing space oozing with individuality, filled to the brim with a variety of quality vintage and high street clothing and accessories. Ran by Hannah Rebecca, who is not only a mother, an entrepreneur […]
Capital One City Parks Foundation Summerstage
Fancy exclusive weekly digital performances all summer? Then you need to know about the Summerstage Anywhere Digital Series. It launched on June 6th, with an exclusive performance of pop artist Max performing a love letter to New York City. Some series highlights include LAMC Latino Pride Celebration, Juneteenth Day of Dance & Global music star […]
Kitchentopsinger (Anya Goel) – Rainbow at the End of the Road.
This is a track dedicted to all of the front line workers during the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020, including both of Goel’s own parents. Acoustic guitar based, lyrics such as “we have found some unity by singing all these songs”, although they seem plain, carry a strong message of just how important music has been […]
Black Hearts Prophets Co (a clothing brand with a difference.)
“BHPCO is an independent streetwear brand inspired by Skate and BMX culture and the lifestyle, music and art that go alongside. Through taking dark influences and incorporating these to produce the freshest of designs. The Prophets have risen from the ashes of forgotten Cambridge skate-parks to create a community of people who have a shared […]
Is DJ G_A_Z the Northern answer to Charlie Sloth?
Urban DJ G_A_Z from The North West of England knew exactly what he wanted at just 16 years old. This is when he began performing on stage and DJ-ing. When he was 21 he decided that he wanted to make a conscious effort to be established in the music industry. G_A_Z is now just 28 […]
#SAVEOURVENUES CAMPAIGN
On Monday 27th April Music Venue Trust announced #saveourvenues – new campaign to rescue grassroots music venues. The plan is to try and save hundreds of these venues at risk of permanent closure. Music has a personal meaning to all of us, whether anything like lyrics we value highly or simply a thumping great bass […]
Stuie J Blenkhorn – Coming Back
“Coming Back” by Stuie J Blenkhorn came out in 2018 with all proceeds going to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospital. The opening electric guitar feels euphoric, before delving into a captivating range of chords. The hook “I might not be coming back” alongside the welcoming nature of the track “come on in and take your seat” […]
Vintage fashion changes through the eras.
1920s Women wanted to appear to be living lavish lifestyles with fur and silk worn hand in hand. You were nobody without a fox round you neck. The Flapper dress was born, a dress with intricate beads, think The Great Gatsby. ) It was all about suits having tailcoats (a coat that is longer at […]
Will the closure of music venues leave musicians unemployed?
Government advice on the Covid-19 crisis, leaves musicians in a bit of a dilemma. Whether you’ve opted to teach music, gig, busk, sell records what are you going to do when people say the words “social distancing?” You actually can’t leave your house anymore, oh and your favourite music venue you know the one you’ve […]