Words by Charlotte Heap / Pics courtesy of Rosie Kay Dance Company What is it that makes dance beautiful to watch? The choreography, the costumes, the lighting, the music? Rosie Kay’s Dance Company’s new show, Fantasia, which premiered at Birmingham Hippodrome’s Patrick Studio on 25th September, promised to use art and science to ‘make a […]
Words by Abi Whistance / Pics by Phil Drury (2324 Photography) Pixies have made it pretty clear in recent years that, frankly, they’re getting a little too worn out for the yelps, shrieks and piercing guitars of their adolescence. Settling nicely into Frank Black’s country grooves the band have mellowed in their releases, Beneath the […]
Words by Abi Whistance It feels necessary for this review to come with a cover letter of sorts. When it comes to Pixies, I’m a diehard. In my eyes, Francis can do no wrong. Yet, on receiving a copy of new album Beneath the Eyrie, I knew I needed to put my Surfer Rosa loving, […]
Words by Abi Whistance ‘Tunes that connect with people have always been the main focus.’ – Grant Nicholas, Feeder It’s been a pretty wild ride. With over two decades in the making, Feeder have lived a life long enough to suffer turbulence like you wouldn’t believe; their career tackling the highs and the lows, the […]
Interview by Abi Whistance Formed back in 2004, The Twang are a cornerstone of the Midlands’ indie music scene – born, bred and beating their way up the charts before any NME endorsement or wildfire anacronym came to represent bands from the second city. Or Worcester. Known for their somewhat anarchic and raucous live shows, […]
