Girls Aloud – Influential Women In Music
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 […]
Fight Club – 8 Of The Best Music Feuds Throughout History
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 […]
Scaled It! Learning How To Play The Piano As An Adult
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 […]
The Best Free Music Festivals in the UK in 2023
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 […]
Which Song Would You Save In The Global Music Vault?
People have always been fascinated by the end of the world; whether it’s books, films or television shows, it seems we can’t get enough of mass extinction events, and there have been more apocalyptical films made in the last ten years than in the previous twenty. But buried deep inside a mountain in Northern Norway, […]
A Trip Down Memory Lane for 10 of The UK’s Most Celebrated Music Venues
One of life’s greatest pleasures is experiencing live music. From seeing your favourite band live in concert to a more intimate gig at a music pub, as a past study identified, it creates the ultimate human connection. Pub music venues are a valuable community asset however, sadly, grass roots music venues are in a state […]
Covers That Are Better Than The Original
How many times have you heard a version of your favourite song, thinking it’s a cover, only to find that it was your favourite song that was the cover all along? The definition of a cover is an interpretation of a song that often has a unique take on it; a slower version of a […]
TikTok Breakout Musicians of 2022
The internet has revolutionised many things, one of which is the music industry; it’s enabled artists to reach a much wider audience without needing to have a recording contract and a big record label behind them. It also means audiences can access music much easier, which is particularly important after the last few years when […]
10 CHRISTMAS SONGS WE LOVE TO HATE
Once we get past Hallowe’en we know it’s only a matter of time until we hear the opening bars of a Christmas song, and this means that Christmas is officially happening, whether you like it or not! They are the songs we love to hate and while there are some classics out there, it’s also […]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Musicians 2022
In the run-up to Christmas it’s easy to get overwhelmed as you try to work out what gifts to get for your friends and family; it’s much more straightforward if you know someone with a specific interest or hobby. It’s also nice to get someone a gift that shows you really thought about what they […]