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
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...
- Words 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...
- 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
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...
- Words 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...
- Words 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...
- 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...
- Words 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...
- Words by Chelsea Marshall
Happy New Year! And what better way to kick off 2025 than with a feature on The Whisky Flowers and their brand-new EP, Broken Bones. This 5-track gem dropped late last year on physical CD,...