FLECKIES INTERVIEWS
We’re here for the people behind the sound. The artists. The promoters. The venue owners. The grafters who make grassroots music what it is. These interviews go beyond the highlight reel – we get under the skin, into the stories, and shine a light on the talent shaping the underground. Dive in, discover someone new, and get inspired by the scene’s real voices.
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- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Lisa T isn’t your typical country artist… and that’s kind of the point. The Manchester-based singer-songwriter has always done things her way. From leaving a corporate job to pursue music full-time, to landing on the...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
There’s something brewing in Corby’s music scene again – and this time, it’s loud, unapologetic, and carried on a wave of distorted guitars and powerhouse vocals. Meet Decadence, a four-piece Hard Rock band from Northamptonshire,...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Keiron Farrow is a Northamptonshire-based musician whose sound bends genres and defies expectations. Drawing from folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime, Keiron creates music that feels both timeless and fresh – music with heart, history, and...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Celeste Charles – known on stage as Afreine – is one of Northampton’s most distinctive musical voices. Emerging from the local scene with a sound that blends soul, blues and pop, her journey from backing...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Veins are a band that doesn’t do things by halves. Since their debut in 2017, they’ve crafted a sound that’s epic, atmospheric, and deeply emotional, earning recognition from BBC Introducing and Radio 1 along the...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
The Whisky Flowers, one of the first bands to be featured in Fleckies’ Jam Sessions, are proof that serendipity and passion can lead to something extraordinary. From an acoustic duo born at a Harley Davidson...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
It’s been a wild couple of months for The Scenesters, the indie-rock quartet from Corby who are making waves far beyond their hometown. With two awards snagged at the Corby Music Awards, a gig at...