The veteran songwriter, producer and performer tells us about his involvement in the Music Venue Trust's United By Music campaign and his upcoming Sheffield gig as part of it.
With two cinematic, cross-genre EPs under his belt, Sheffield's Tom Jarvis tells us about his inspirations, self-imposed creative rules – and how the band name is "a bit metal".
Following last year's musical extravaganza, Strange Days announce 2023's line-up and it's sensational, featuring Personal Trainer, Sister Wives, Erol Alkan, The Murder Capital and many more.
The Music Venues Trust's Own Our Venues campaign confirmed first phase purchases of gig spaces around the UK last month – a positive step for a beleaguered and battered industry.
Whilst Brexit-based visa restrictions currently make EU touring financially unviable for many up-and-coming bands, planned US visa increases now threaten access to the American live music circuit.
Taking place at venues across Sheffield, Strange Days’ triumphant one-day extravaganza had Prima Queen, Modern Woman and Everything Everything in between.
Margo Cilker has enriched the canon of Americana with superb debut Pohorylle. We caught up with the Oregon singer-songwriter to talk Bilbao shopkeepers, Scandinavia and plans for a follow-up.
Optimism and opportunity for UK bands in Europe post-Covid continues to be thwarted by the on-going shadow of Brexit touring restrictions. Two years on, and the UK government continues to do nothing.
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in just three weeks, United For Ukraine collects and transports
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"I will continue to push for legislative solutions to make sure that music makers in the UK receive a fairer share of streaming revenues,” says MP Kevin Brennan.