On a beautiful summer's night I head to what would have been The Flapper's 'final weekend'. Sadly one of Birmingham's greatest rock venues was to be closed for redevelopment. At the eleventh hour, a twelve month extension on the lease was given by Baskerville Wharf whilst discussions are 'ongoing' with Birmingham City Council. The Flapper … Continue reading Gig Review: God Damn / Ghosts Of Dead Airplanes / You Dirty Blue – The Flapper, Birmingham (29th June 2018)
Author: Rachy
A regular gig-goer and vinyl lover! I’m a very amateur photographer, so combine my love of this and music as much as possible. Huge supporter of the local music scene and up and coming bands. Emergency Nurse and Mother in my spare time!
EP Review: Youth Man – Five Songs
Anyone who's anyone who's been around the Birmingham underground rock scene the last five years will have had the name Youth Man on their lips at some point. Renowned for their crude, raucous performances they're a band you're not going to forget. After three EPs, a heavy live schedule, the departure of bassist Miles Cocker … Continue reading EP Review: Youth Man – Five Songs
Album Review: Rat The Magnificent – The Body As Pleasure
What had I heard of Rat The Magnificent before my music editor knowingly threw this record my way? Nothing. What do I love about this noise-rock debut LP from the band? Everything! It's as simple as that, but somehow I have to try and put it into words. I'm not sure how I'd not yet … Continue reading Album Review: Rat The Magnificent – The Body As Pleasure
Camden Rocks 2018: Rachy’s view
Camden, or as it's quickly becoming: my second home. 5th year and 6th festival, I'm excited as ever to get to this vibrant town crammed full of some of the country's finest music venues. As ever, Euston Station is the meeting point for friends that have come from the length and breadth of the country … Continue reading Camden Rocks 2018: Rachy’s view
Video: Frown Upon – Float
It's been a whole year since Welsh punk rockers Frown Upon have released any music, and almost a year since these guys blew me away at a local gig where I stumbled across them, but they're back and it's been fully worth the wait! Check out new release "Float" with their aptly fitting video below. … Continue reading Video: Frown Upon – Float
#RoadToWildfire2018 – THEIA
Much like we endeavour every year before Bloodstock, this year, for Scotland’s Wildfire Festival which kicks off on 22nd June, we’re interviewing every band set to play the stages of Wiston. You get to hear (or read) right from the horse’s mouth who you should be watching over the course of the weekend. Previous years … Continue reading #RoadToWildfire2018 – THEIA