It’s an amazing thought that so many people go to gigs but never give any consideration to the equipment involved and the time that’s gone in to learning how to play. In this new series of features Devolution will be talking to various musicians and other...
Camping at a festival is for many just as important a part of the experience as watching the artists performing on stage. It can be a wonderful place to make friends and tie bonds even more closely with people you already know. There are pitfalls to avoid...
As guitars are being dusted off and gigs get into full swing bands are finding themselves full of optimism for the future. But so often life conspires to throw a spanner in the works. The always affable Alice’s Ants talked to Gary Trueman about drummer...
One of the great things about music right now is the willingness of younger artists to try new things. The state of the scene itself is much stronger because emerging artists are ignoring traditional boundaries. One of those bands gaining attention for forging...
Imagine living under such an oppressive regime that to make the music you want could get you jailed or even killed? That was the choice facing Iranian extreme metallers Confess. The band, now safely re-located to Norway have just released their critically...
Making some serious waves on the scene right now are London based Shooting Daggers. With songs such as ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’ and ‘Missandra’ having plenty to say on the treatment of women the feminist punk/queercore outfit are in no mood to pull...
Few bands make people stand up and listen and then dance like Flesh Tetris. Their quirky electro pop is all about fun and smiles. They have a vibrant sound to go with a colourful stage show. Inventive and witty they are making some big ripples on the underground...
This is an actress who is that wonderful mixture of having classical acting talent, an absolutely charming personality and a soul from another time period, all tied together with a fresh attitude towards modern industry working conditions. Her name...
With their new album The Hope charting in high positions folk punks Ferocious Dog have clearly found a way to a wider audience. Their music is known to be frenetic in a live setting but also has real substance and often moving lyrics. Out on tour in late...
It speaks volumes for Hex Poseur that they’ve made such a fantastic impression on so many people so quickly. Just a handful of gigs into their career and the ripples they are causing in the music scene are tsunami like. A vehicle for the writing and performing...
