by Chelsea Ness This week, I caught up with Bishop’s Stortford five piece indie rock band, Maystones to find out more about how they formed, their debut release and staying productive in lockdown. Have a read below… How did you guys form? So, us two (Steve, drummer and Zac, guitarist) have been mates since weContinue reading “Indie rock band, Maystones discuss their first release, recording an EP during lockdown and how a drunken train ride home led to completing the band’s line up…”
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Meet the Musician: James Brett
WHO? Brighton’s very own singer songwriter, James Brett GENRE? Indie rock / alternative FOR FANS OF: Jake Bugg, Bob Dylan, Mac Demarco WHY WE ARE DIGGIN HIM: James adds a unique flavour to the local scene with his distinctive vocals and meaningful lyrics… Think Jake Bugg meets Bob Dylan. THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: Two Lovers Entwined – TakeContinue reading “Meet the Musician: James Brett”
We caught up with Jordan Stewart, founder of local music blog, ‘Braw Gals in Music’ which promotes women working within the Scottish music scene
This week we caught up with Jordan Stewart, founder of local music blog, ‘Braw Gals in Music’ which promotes women working within the Scottish music scene. We discuss how the blog initially started, female inequality within the industry and what plans Jordan has for the future… 1. How did ‘Braw Girls in Music’ come about? Continue reading “We caught up with Jordan Stewart, founder of local music blog, ‘Braw Gals in Music’ which promotes women working within the Scottish music scene”
Meet the Bands – Minds Idle
WHO? Sheffield based band, Minds Idle GENRE? Psychedelic retro-pop band FOR FANS OF: Mac Demarco, Temples, The Moons WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: The band’s release funky, breezy summer vibes through their music that we just can’t get enough of! THE MUSIC FILES’ FAVOURITE TRACK: 6060 – Take a trip back in time to the 60s with this hypnotisingContinue reading “Meet the Bands – Minds Idle”
Track of the Week: Dutch Wine – Goodnight
Who? Glaswegian newcomers, Dutch Wine The Track: Goodnight Released: February 26th, 2021 If Glaswegian Alt-indie band, Dutch Wine aren’t on your radar yet then they soon will be after you have a listen to their incredible new single, Goodnight. Think Bloc Party meets Editors with it’s fresh rhythmic guitar riffs, atmospheric rising melodies and powerful vocals. This isContinue reading “Track of the Week: Dutch Wine – Goodnight”
Top Releases of the Week (21st – 28th Feb)
by Chelsea Ness Track 1: Sienne – We All Look To The Same Sky Liverpool alternative rock four piece, Sienne have been keeping fans in awe during lockdown with numerous releases over the last year and their newest single, ‘We All Look To The Same Sky’ proves this is a band that are just goingContinue reading “Top Releases of the Week (21st – 28th Feb)”
Meet the Bands: Steady Rollin
WHO? Benjamin Andrade, Gerardo Pardo and Fernando Poma all make up Steady Rollin all the way from El Salvador GENRE? Rock and Blues FOR FANS OF: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Foo Fighters WHY WE ARE DIGGIN THEM: It’s clear the band have a huge passion for not just their music but the lyrics they sing about. Considering englishContinue reading “Meet the Bands: Steady Rollin”
Yianna from Southampton’s very own Artemis discusses the band’s latest single, Kingdom, playing at the 02 Islington and being in an all women’s post punk band
by Chelsea Ness Southampton’s very own alt rock / post punk band, Artemis are making waves within the local music scene with the release of their latest single, Kingdom. I caught up with Yianna to discuss how the band formed, the influence behind Kingdom and what advice she has to any young female musicians startingContinue reading “Yianna from Southampton’s very own Artemis discusses the band’s latest single, Kingdom, playing at the 02 Islington and being in an all women’s post punk band”
Premiere: Sienne – We All Look To The Same Sky
Fancy listening to some brand new music before it’s release?! Well you’re in luck as we have Liverpool’s very own indie rock band Sienne’s latest song to share with you all! If there’s one band that have been keeping busy during lockdown by providing fans with banging tracks after tracks, it’s Sienne and their latestContinue reading “Premiere: Sienne – We All Look To The Same Sky”
Pipe Up Podcast – Episode 7: Johnny Took
With the forthcoming release of their Live at Brixton album fast approaching, we thought it would be a great time to catch up with DMAs. Lauryn Donnelly and Myrren Porter discussed new music, lockdown and Tennents lager with the band’s guitarist Johnny Took last week. It comes hot on the heels of the previous interviewContinue reading “Pipe Up Podcast – Episode 7: Johnny Took”
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