For most of its history, Stourbridge wasn’t famous for anything other than it’s glass – and the bi-annual glass festival that went along with it. However, during the late eighties and early nineties, the mid-sized […]
5 Decades of Damon: 50 reasons to celebrate Albarn
On 23rd March 2018, the incredible Damon Albarn celebrates his milestone 50th birthday. To mark the occasion and as a tribute to his extraordinary life and career, music editor Hollie Griss has compiled 50 of […]
Parklife Launch Petition to Make the Festival a Bank Holiday Weekend
The boss of Parklife Festival in Manchester is calling for the festival weekend to be a bank holiday. He argues that it would be better for the economy to spread out the May bank holidays, […]
InTheMiddle with Rejjie Snow
Having been on the scene for 5 years now, Irish rapper Rejjie Snow has been a sleeping giant in hip-hop. After the recent release of his seminal album Dear Annie, he is on his way […]
Making Music Herstory Vol VII: Daphne Oram
I can honestly say I have never enjoyed researching another article more than I enjoyed this one. Daphne Oram is a wonder. A pioneer of ‘music concrete’ and one of the unknown, underappreciated godmothers of […]
Nick Hakim Sedates Brudenell’s Community Room, 15/2
The Brudenell’s Community Room often acts as a platform for local bands bidding to showcase their talent, but sometimes it welcomes acts and ambiences from further afield. With his exotic indie vibes, Nick Hakim brought […]
Morrissey Blends Old and New Tracks in FDA Headlining Slot, 24/2
Tickets for this gig went on sale at 10am on my 21st birthday, so like the die-hard Morrissey fan I am, I was up and ready with plenty of time to spare. However, at precisely […]
Public Access TV Bring Their Cathartic Retro Rock to Brudenell Social Club, 16/2
‘They say the kids don’t like rock’n’roll anymore” sings John Eatherly on ‘End of an Era’ before ambling into a disco-infused chorus that screams back to the seventies. Beyond the garish shirts and T-Bird leather […]
The Legendary Women of Music
Women and music go hand in hand, with women having contributed so much to music over the years and shaping the industry into what it is today. In honour of International Women’s Day, we have […]
InTheMiddle with The Wailers
The Wailers are currently touring the world-renowned album Legend around the UK. Three of our readers were lucky enough to win pairs of tickets to their gig at Leeds O2 Academy, so Music Editor Clare […]
Gryph Picks: International Women’s Day 2018
March 8th: the day the world celebrates all women, regardless of nationality, sexuality, political standing or faith. Women are recognised for their continued resilience and strength in the face of a society which even in […]
IntheMiddle with Team Picture
Having already played at DIY’s ‘Hello 2018’ gig, Team Picture are set to make a big impact this year. Inspired by Biggie’s story in ‘Notorious’ on the way to the gig, the “pride and power” […]