Boudica are a London based label and party exploring the darker and hedonistic side of electronic music, run by womxn and non-binary folk. This weekend sees the launch of a project to inspire more womxn and non-binary people to get involved in the music industry with the inaugural BOUDICA MUSIC CONFERENCE. Taking place on November… Read more »
Featured Image: Charles Robinson With the leaves falling and nights getting shorter, Halloween or the affectionately named ‘Spooky Season’, is just around the corner. Classic tracks such as ‘Time Warp’, ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Thriller’, might be the usual candidates for the soundtrack of your ghostly evening. However, we decided to put together a list of the… Read more »
Ace of Spades Songwriter and Motorhead Frontman Lemmy in 1979 (Photo Credit: Chris Walker) A distinctively fierce Rock ‘N’ Roll anthem and Motörhead’s signature song, there is an array of ‘Ace of Spades’ covers by generations of musicians hoping to re-capture Lemmy Kilmister’s ferocious energy. The song was released back in 1980, later becoming the… Read more »
Throughout the years, the world of rock has seen many talented artists take to the stage. We’re collecting together some of rock’s greatest musicians of the past and present, with the premise of imagining how extraordinary it might have been if they had formed a band. Delegating roles wasn’t easy, however, these are the names… Read more »
One of the most, if not the most, defining images of the 1970’s Punk era is the Sex Pistols poster for “Anarchy in the UK”. A ripped and torn Union Jack is adorned with safety pins, office clips and “ransom note” cut out letters. The poster was the work of English artist and anarchist Jamie… Read more »
Poison Ivy of The Cramps, Los Angeles 1994 (Photo Credit: Lindsay Brice) How do you describe a creative force like Poison Ivy? Born Kirsty Marlana Wallace and also known as Poison Ivy Rorschach, she was armed with a guitar and a strong desire for change. With her band The Cramps’ influence spanning over three decades,… Read more »
Bands from Manchester: Blanketman (Photo Credit: Through The Eyes of Ruby) As the birthplace of the Underground brand there is always a huge place in our heart for Manchester. There’s no questioning that the city is home to some of the most important musical icons and yet the city has been criticised for being stuck… Read more »
Izzy Bee Phillips from Black Honey wears the Original Wulfrun Creeper in Red Patent Leather Two years after the release of their debut, Black Honey are back in business, more rebellious and bolder than ever. Releasing their single ‘Beaches’ back in July with a second single ‘Run for Cover’ round the corner: frontwoman, buzzing Izzy… Read more »
History of Goth Rock: Siouxsie and the Banshees (Photo Credit: Barry Schultz) Over in the darker side of the late 1970s, underground music scenes with plenty of reverb, melancholic melodies, minor or bass chords doused in themes of sadness and morbidity was goth rock. With bands such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Bauhaus… Read more »
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