Review: Hate Me First – Lauren Hoyle
Birmingham based Lauren Hoyle combines nineties female led alt-rock with singalong pop in latest single ‘Hate Me First’ – taken from her debut EP ‘Fun’. Continue reading Review: Hate Me First – Lauren Hoyle
Category: Reviews
Women in Music in Books
A review of some ace reads about women in music, in books. First up Viv Albertine’s Clothes, Clothes, Clothes, Music, Music, Music, Boys, Boys, Boys. Like most great reads, I was recommended this one. Like most recommends, who it was that recommended it is lost to the mists of time. But thank you. I loved this book. I had very little prior knowledge about who Viv was, what happened in punk in London during this period or what women in music were doing during this time. I accept this was poor scholarship on my part. I am duly now on … Continue reading Women in Music in Books
Review: Wonderful Celtic Quartet Peplo debut new single ‘Tall’
By Emelia Eagles Established in 2016, Peplo have become regular faces on the Scottish unsigned scene, supporting and headlining a host of shows across the Glaswegian circuit. Tall has been out a short while now and has already garnered some … Continue reading Review: Wonderful Celtic Quartet Peplo debut new single ‘Tall’
Introducing the first International Women’s Day Map of Birmingham!
We’re proud to announce we’ve curated the first International Women’s Day map of Birmingham, showcasing Birmingham’s celebration of women and non binary people on the weekend of 7 and 8 March. Designed by Supersonic Festival’s Rosie Tunley, the map features … Continue reading Introducing the first International Women’s Day Map of Birmingham!
Die Das Der-mazing: a review of Mouses, Wax Futures + more
Those wonderful humans over at Die Das Der invited me and my stupid massive polaroid camera along to Ye Olde Muthers studio last month to sample the fruits of their labour. By Emelia Eagles Die Das Der is a regular … Continue reading Die Das Der-mazing: a review of Mouses, Wax Futures + more
Get to meet… SheBeat with new single ‘Catch Your Breath’
Originally from Liverpool, SheBeat is the musical blessing brought to us by Jodie Schofield. By Hayley James SheBeat recently released the single ‘Catch Your Breath’ towards the end of 2019, and its definitely a track to add to your morning … Continue reading Get to meet… SheBeat with new single ‘Catch Your Breath’
Feminists to the front! Bikini Kill at O2 Academy Brixton
By Reenie Dogface On June 10th, 2019. It’s not often that you get the opportunity to see live a band that shaped so much of who you are as a person, from your appearance to your musical tastes. None have inspired so many as Bikini Kill. They are the archetypal Riot Grrl band, who blend femininity, feminism and punk to inspire millions into political activism and music. After two decades they are back, and while it is joyous to finally see them perform live, it’s just as bittersweet that their feminist lyrics are just as relevant as they were in … Continue reading Feminists to the front! Bikini Kill at O2 Academy Brixton
Review: Bedroom indie artist Snail Mail returns to Birmingham
Baltimore’s Snail Mail returns to The Hare and Hounds after eight months with a tightly knit set of favourites. Continue reading Review: Bedroom indie artist Snail Mail returns to Birmingham
Review: Ex Hex bring gritty glam rock to Birmingham
Words by Sophie Hack. Paying homage to the glam era of 70s and 80s rock and roll, Ex Hex have the effortless cool persona akin to West Coast rock, despite hailing from Washington D.C. On tour with their third album … Continue reading Review: Ex Hex bring gritty glam rock to Birmingham
Review: The Guilty Feminist Live
Words by Lauren Morton. Slag Mag caught The Guilty Feminist Live at Birmingham’s very own Symphony Hall. Known for starting every episode with the line “I’m a feminist but…”, the podcast discusses issues that ‘all 21st Century feminists agree on’. … Continue reading Review: The Guilty Feminist Live
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