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So, your relationship has ended and heartbreak has hit you hard. Whether you initiated the break up, you were broken up with or it was a mutual decision, it’s a difficult thing to deal with and go through. It can feel like your world is crumbling around you, I know this sounds like a cliché … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: DEALING WITH HEARTBREAK
In the famous words of BON JOVI "woah, we're half way there". For me personally, it's been a tough year so far and the thing that keeps me going in the great music. There have been some brilliant releases so far, here are some of my favourite albums that have been released so far. Kissin’ … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Lotty’s Half-Way Choices – Albums
I went to Leeds. I have done this many times in the past. It is a fine city. Filled with blackened churches stained by the ravages of time, black roads coated in the finest tarmac, and black metal, which is not visually black but still pretty on theme. Yes, Saturday the 6th of November saw … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Damnation Festival
James stared at the door in front of him. It was a good solid door. It wore the scars of its years. It was unusual to have such a door in the bowels of a ship. But he never asked about it. That was the way on board the Jolly Maiden. You did as you … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Door
What was Bloodstock 2021 like? BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR FESTIVAL 2021; sounds like a pipedream, right? Well, by some miracle and frankly, sheer hard work, it actually happened, and I was lucky enough to attend. When I knew that I was going to Bloodstock, I thought it would be interesting to document my experience. I don’t … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: BLOODSTOCK 2021 – MEGAN’S FIRST LIVE EVENT AFTER LOCKDOWN
I attended my first gig after a year and half due to the pandemic, you can read about it here. If you’re heading to a live show or any other event for the first time after COVID and any event after that, here are some tips I have learnt that really helped me cope during … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: TIPS FOR ATTENDING AN EVENT AFTER LOCKDOWN
Lockdown is ending! This means that gigs are on the rise again and I have been to my first gig in person in what feels like years, although it might actually be only about 8 months. I went to see one of the bands I have told you about, The Sweetchunks Band. It was a … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: Out Of Lockdown
Warning: This article contains film spoilers. It tends to be a tradition of mine to change my mind about what I write about for Mental Health Awareness week at the last minute. Watching a video from YouTube Channel Cinema Therapy gave me inspiration for this piece. For those who don't know Cinema Therapy is a … Continue reading WORDS FROM THE TEAM: A Look Into Inside Out With Cinema Therapy and How The Film Helped Me
Another month has been and gone, it's time for our team members to reveal what albums have made their month. Stefan: Epica - Ωmega Ωmega … What a way to make this year’s music releases Epic! EPICA, one of the Symphonic Metal world’s finest and best bands released their highly anticipated eigth studio album Ωmega … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT ALBUMS OF THE MONTH – April 2021
Before we reveal our last playlist of the year, editor in chief Lotty reveals her top ten albums of the year. In the words of ABBA “Thank you for the music”. Normally it provides that much needed escapism to allow us to forget our day-to-day stresses and worries. During this pandemic where mental health has … Continue reading LOTTY’S TOP 10 ALBUMS 2020