Hi Jennifer, what is your occupation? I run a street-dancing school for people aged 4yrs-18yrs, although we occasionally do adult classes too. When did you learn to dance? I got into dancing when I was two after my Mum took me to a local dance school called Robinson Read (I think it was called Sharman Robinson at the time). My …
Hi Megan, what is your profession? I am currently a student and I run a music blog called The M Word. How did the blog come about? I had moved in with my boyfriend temporarily for Lockdown (I’m still here a year later!) and I was finding I wanted more to do with my time. I study English Language and …
‘Practice makes perfect’. We hear it all the time, but what does it actually mean? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, ‘practice is the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it’. Is this really true though? Does simply practicing a specific skill over and over aid our improvement or are there more efficient, effective …
Vocals are fascinating because no two singers are the same. One singer might emphasize the emotion of a song, another might display their range and others might be skilled in trills and runs. Whilst vocals are unique to the individual and this should be celebrated, there are ways to improve vocals, or at least strengthen your voice so that you …
‘Lightning’ is the latest release from Bristol-based atmospheric Alt-Pop quartet Ålesund. It’s a stunningly arranged track which centres around a powerful, epic chorus! Alba’s haunting, dreamy vocals are perfectly complimented by the poignant composition and percussive elements, complete with a music video which mirrors this sentiment beautifully. Set on a beautiful beach, Alba is alone with a vinyl player and …
Artwork by Linear Colleges ‘Reaction’ is the latest single from pop soul-songwriter Gianna Alessi. The song was created early 2020, after a day driving up the California coast. Now, in early 2021, the song takes on new meaning as the year continues to test us at every bend. The track is dripping with luxury jazz and RnB-infused melodies, complimenting Gianna’s …
‘Only You & Me’ is the brand new release from Liverpool-based artist MAZED. Released just in time for Valentines Day, the song perfectly captures a fairytale love. Although, as the song pertains, it hasn’t always been this way. MAZED sings ‘My trust in love was slowly fading, only you could change my view’. The piano and strings composition is purely …
Intuneative are a Chester-based guitar store specializing in hand-painted guitars and ukulele’s by published, multi-award winning artist Lisa J. Their store is located inside the Forum Shopping Centre in Chester. Their pieces are totally unique and include a wide range of designs. Whether you play electric guitar, acoustic guitar or the ukulele, there is sure to be a design perfect …
The coronavirus pandemic has turned many lives upside down; and the arts industry is not immune to this. It is natural to feel uninspired during this time. Perhaps your work has transitioned online and you are craving physical contact. Maybe you were planning to tour your album, but now you are working out ways to do this online. Whatever your …
ISSUE 02 IS HERE! What you can expect from the issue… Interviews with leading ladies in the industry, from screen writers to electric guitarists. Advice for dealing with setbacks and controlling nerves Music reviews How to create a short film Lyric writing for beginners and so much more…
