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“All-Out Chaos in the Most Entertaining Way!” – Battlesnake bring a whole bunch of Mayhem and Carnage to The Flapper – (27/09/24)

Battlesnake are a band that I first encountered in May of this year while doing photography at Bearded Theory. I had not heard a thing about them before the day they performed at the festival. However, there were whispers all … Continue reading

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“Incredible Stage Presence, Energy and Attitude” – Marisa and the Moths tear up the 02 Institute 3 – (8/11/24)

Last Friday’s gig at O2 Institute featured Marisa and the Moths and Rooted. Andrew Miller reviewed the event, highlighting their energetic performances and advocacy for mental health. Continue reading

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Interview: Basement Orphans on New Song, Music Journey, and Future Plans

Walsall-based rock/grunge band Basement Orphans already making waves with EP and new song ‘Magick 8 Ball’. Continue reading

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Bowling for Soup: 20th Anniversary 2025 Tour includes Wolverhampton date!

Bowling For Soup have just announced their February 2025 UK tour, celebrating 20 years of one of their most successful albums, A Hangover You Don’t Deserve. What’s more, one of their dates is right here in the Midlands!Aptly named ‘A Hangover You Don’t … Continue reading

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Bearded Theory 2024: Music, Mud and Mayhem!

Jo Kendrick relives her return to Bearded Theory festival in 2024 after a long hiatus from camping events. Despite initial chaos and muddy mishaps, she found moments of joy in discovering new music Continue reading

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From Judas Priest to Black Sabbath – Uncovering the history of Birmingham’s Rock Roots

The Home of Metal. This is the moniker that the people of the Midlands are proud to be a part of. Music and creativity has run rife through our veins for generations, and you can see it everywhere in our … Continue reading

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Midlands Music – The studio doing its part to help creative children discover their potential

Jamie Russon, owner of Build My Song recording studio, has had a busy Summer. His Walsall-based studio has seen many artists through its doors since he started the business in 2017. Along with helping artists with recording and mixing their … Continue reading

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Black Country Bands – Midlands creatives give their advice on getting started in the music industry

It can be a tough word to navigate these days, for musicians who are just getting started. With venues being ever-thinner on the ground, streaming platforms paying peanuts, and the cost-of-living crisis keeping more and more people indoors, it seems … Continue reading

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Black Country Bands – How has Midlands music dealt with the after-effects of lockdown?

The West Midlands has been a hub of creativity for years. Slade, The Wonder Stuff, and the mighty Ozzy Osbourne are just a few of the musicians that had their beginnings in Birmingham and the Black Country.  Birmingham museum and … Continue reading

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It’s been a while…

Time to get this bad boy out of the freezer! I have thoroughly missed writing about music, and I want to hear all about what music has been up to while I have been away. It has been a long … Continue reading

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