We all know that listening to music is a positive thing; whether we’re dancing, singing, exercising or relaxing, music can have a real effect on our mood. It affects everyone differently, but we all have certain music that cheers us up, motivates us, or even makes us feel sad; you might meditate to calming classical […]

We’ve got rid of the tree, finished off the mince pies and stopped having chocolate for breakfast, so what next? Even the most cold-hearted among us can’t have helped noticing the appearance of all things heart-shaped in the shops, which means only one thing – it’s nearly Valentine’s Day. Romance means different things to different […]

We’re all amazing singers, that goes without saying; our car/shower concerts are up there with the best and it’s only a matter of time before we get snapped up and offered a massive record deal. The only problem is that some of those lyrics can be a bit tricky to hear; so it’s only right […]

Music is all about timing, and while success depends on talent and determination, there’s also an element of luck and timing involved and often it just doesn’t happen. Behind the rock and roll facade there are plenty of artists who didn’t make it, plenty who came very close to walking away, and even some who […]

Since the UK singles chart was first introduced in 1952, there’s been one type of hit that’s guaranteed to start a conversation; and that’s the good old one-hit wonder. These are often looked down upon, seen as light and fluffy and not great quality; not ‘proper’ music, the marshmallows of pop. But most of these […]

The music business can be so fickle; one minute you’re the best thing since sliced bread, the next the spotlight has moved onto someone new and you’re not even recognised in the street anymore. There are so many ways to discover new music, and be discovered as a new musician, so in a saturated industry […]

Often, when we picture the classic rock star the image we have is of a man; Mick Jagger, for example, or Elvis. Women in music are often thought of in relation to men, either with a more secondary/supportive role, or even in a negative way; Yoko Ono is still blamed for the Beatles break-up, and […]

The journey to being a music legend isn’t always plain sailing; there are lots of emotions and creative energy involved, not to mention the egos. Add to that the gruelling tours and the pressure to stay at the top – the opportunities to clash are endless, and music feuds are as much a part of […]

Often when you think of having piano lessons as a child you think of picking out Hot Cross Buns with one finger, and being forced to practice when all you wanted to do was play outside with your friends. Fast forward to adulthood and we have pianos everywhere; whether we’re seeing them on The Piano […]

Festival Fun For Free If you’re into live music then festivals are a great way of seeing lots of different types; whether it’s your favourite band or a genre you’ve never listened to before, there’s something about the atmosphere at a festival, the shared experience, that makes the music sound better. It’s also no secret […]