Music and politics have gone hand in hand for years, with artists such as The Clash and Billy Bragg using political and controversial lyrics to attack the establishment since the 70s – but it didn’t end there. Today, young artists are becoming more and more politically aware, and are using music as a platform to inspire the future generations. Among those artists is...
Beach Baby certainly knew how to throw a party, when they hit the stage touring their new debut album No Mind No Money, at The Leadmill in October. Dressed to impress - think Hawaiian shirts with socks and sandals – the London college lads brought the blazing sunshine on a miserable, cloudy day with their laid-back, cool rock vibes. Shooting straight into Sleeperhead,...
Well-known English rock band You Me At Six shocked us all as they hit the scene again this year with their 5th studio album set to drop in January 2017, and their recent release of their debut single ‘Night People’. And if that wasn’t enough the Surrey band are in the midst of their European and UK tour, which included a stop off...
Since the influx of artists dominating the scene in the late 70’s, Sheffield has rapidly built up its reputation as one of the UK’s leading music cities, where you can still find paramount record stores tucked away across the city. Opening its doors in 1978, Record Collector, found on Fulwood Road, serves Sheffield’s record enthusiasts rare and hard to find vinyl and CD's...
I caught up with up-and-coming Sheffield band Eden Haze for a cuppa and a chat before taking me on a sunny stroll around Kelham Island. First of all, can you introduce yourself to the Exposed readership with an interesting fact about each member?Jenny: This is pretty difficult! Oh, actually, I once sang on a While She Sleeps track, which was pretty cool.Max: I don’t normally...
I started writing this review on Saturday, the day after the albums release, and it is only today (Monday) that I feel I can actually write something meaningful and in depth. Music is inevitably created as an art form that makes you feel, and this album definitely does make you feel. Since listening, I have felt incredibly attached, and I have felt emotion beyond believe....
Carrying on from my last post, in second place, but not really because this is a fucking massive favourite too... its The Clash! 2/3: Stay Free, The Clash - Give Em' Enough Rope I think this track speaks a lot for itself. Taking it even further back, all the way to 1978, I am starting to actually believe that I am definitely born...
