Interviews


Interview: Beardyman

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Saturday 2nd November 2019

Award-winning beatboxer Beardyman (aka Darren Foreman) combines his considerable vocal talents to create the funkiest hip hop breaks and biggest drum and bass beats with the aid of just a microphone and loop pedal. Innovative and enigmatic, his comi...

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Interview: WESLEE

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Wednesday 25th September 2019

R&B pairing WESLEE are one of the biggest breakthrough acts of 2019! The enigmatic duo consists of Josh from Kansas and London girl Emma, each bringing their own distinct flavour to their experimental music which employs a delicate touc...

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Interview: Heavy Lungs

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 13th September 2019

Seemingly appearing out of nowhere in a furious explosion of lacerating guitars, unhinged stream of conscious vocals and machine-gun rapid-fire drums; Heavy Lungs merge punk, garage with art rock and are rapidly transforming from simply bei...

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John Finnemore's Flying Visit

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 29th July 2019

Multi-award winning comedian John Finnemore has just announced he will be coming to Octagon Centre in Sheffield on Monday 4th of November for a Flying Visit! The hilarious comedy writer and actor is best known for his work on BBC Radio 4, including...

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Industry Insider

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Tuesday 14th August 2018

Everybody loves a good night out, enjoying live music to unwind and have fun. But what about the people who work hard to book the bands, hire the sound tech, ensure the fire safety regulations are met and put up the advertising posters? Events promot...

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Interview: No Hot Ashes

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Friday 10th August 2018

No Hot Ashes are the bright sparks from Stockport, taking on the world with their politically charged funk. Comprised of drummer Matthew Buckley, guitarists Luigi Di Vuono and Isaac Taylor who takes on lead vocals with Jack Walsh playing ba...

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Interview: Fluffer Pit Parties

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 23rd April 2018

Spontaneous, irreverent and in your face; Fluffer Pit Parties declared war on stagnant gigs and their predictable conventions by pulling bands from the raised pedestal of a stage and placing them on the floor amidst the audience. Such a simple transi...

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Interview: Home Wrecked

By Jimi Arundell

Posted on Monday 16th April 2018

Home Wrecked are the rapidly growing South Yorkshire progressive pop punk band who are rapidly becoming a true homegrown sensation. Their members include Ben Hinchliffe (Drums), Richard Copley (Guitar). Alastair Murphy (Guitar), Joe Daniels (Vocals)...

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