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Some conversations take their time. This one has quietly been in the works for a couple of years. Andy – better known behind the decks as Andizz – and I first spoke about doing this interview not long after Fleckies launched in 2024. Life moved, questions were drafted towards the
There’s something refreshing about a band deciding not to wait around for opportunity and instead creating it themselves. That’s exactly the spirit behind A New Forever Fest, an ambitious all-day music event coming to The Steel Bar in Corby on Saturday 20th June 2026, built around the debut album release
There’s a certain kind of quiet fire in Olivia Lynn. It’s not loud or performative, but it’s there – steady and unwavering. During this interview process, what struck me most wasn’t just her talent, but her determination. She’s 20. She’s a mum. And she’s pursuing her music career with a
There’s something powerful about the idea of a festival that doesn’t require a field or a three-hour drive. This June, during what would have been Glastonbury’s traditional weekend – paused this year for its scheduled fallow year – something different is happening across the UK. Something closer to home. From
There are some artists who quietly refuse to disappear. Not because they’re chasing headlines or numbers, but because they simply cannot stop creating. Maddox Jones has been on my radar for a while now, and what always struck me was his determination – not loud or ego-driven, but steady and
Some conversations stay with you long after they’ve ended. Speaking to Reece Walker was one of those. I came across Only Notts online and instantly felt that pull – the kind that tells you something meaningful is happening. But it wasn’t until I heard the story behind it all that
London heads, this one’s serious. On Saturday 28th February 2026, BUTTAH celebrates three years of underground movement with its biggest step yet – an all day and night party (4pm – late) at a secret East London location, alongside the official launch of the BUTTAH record label. Founded by Mas
Today (Monday 26th January) marks the start of the 13th edition of Independent Venue Week, the UK’s annual, seven-day celebration of the grassroots spaces that keep live music alive. This year is the second biggest IVW ever, with 236 independently-owned venues taking part – a 10% increase on 2025 –
Some artists have a way of turning growing pains, daydreams and quiet moments into something that feels universal. Nish Faith is one of those artists. Playful, honest and deeply rooted in storytelling, her music captures the in-between stages of life – the moments of transformation, uncertainty and self-discovery that shape
