FLECKIES INTERVIEWS
Artist Interviews is our dedicated series celebrating the stories behind local and grassroots musicians. We sit down with bands and solo artists to hear about their journeys, inspirations, and creative processes, giving fans an inside look at the people behind the music. Alongside these conversations, we also highlight the venues that support them, connecting audiences with the vibrant spaces where their music comes to life.
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- Written 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...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
For James Garside, music has always been more than just sound – it’s been a source of belonging, expression, and, most recently, healing. A longtime DJ, producer, and community-builder, James has spent years exploring the...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
UK garage has always had a way of making people move. It’s a sound that carries energy, nostalgia, and a raw underground spirit. For EMBARK, a DJ making waves in North Kent, it’s more than...
- Written 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...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
There’s a reason why stepping onto a dancefloor feels different from any other kind of social experience. The music, the movement, the collective energy – it all creates a powerful, immersive connection that goes beyond...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
If you’ve ever felt like the house music scene needed a little more heart, a little more hustle, and a lot more exposure for up-and-coming talent, then meet Elliott Rhodes. This 27-year-old Kettering local isn’t...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
If there’s one thing Selecta know how to do, it’s throw a proper party – and now, the underground drum and bass powerhouse is making waves not just on a national scale but right in...
- Written 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...
- Written 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...
- Written by Chelsea Marshall
Emerging from Northampton’s vibrant music scene, Beings are a band with roots in spontaneity and evolution. Their story reflects the power of collaboration, experimentation, and the local community that has embraced their eclectic sound. How...