Off the back of the success of their self-titled debut EP, Vinyl Staircase’s February tour was always going to be a major foray into the industry for the band. Following positive attention from NME and airtime from BBC DJ Phil Taggart, the band were full of confidence ahead of their show at Sixty Million Postcards […]
Music
Why find the man when we have the music? Glenn Miller’s nephew dismisses search for uncle’s grave.
Glenn Miller – famed big band leader and jazz musician – was recorded as missing in action in December 1944 when his plane disappeared into the English fog, never to arrive in Paris. Now over 70 years later, The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) think that they may have found the remains of Glenn Miller’s plane, just 30 miles south of Portland Bill. […]
The darkness behind the lights
This short documentary looks into the mental health of musicians in the alternative music scene. Their lively and meaningful music brings out emotions for their fans but are they causing their own mental health challenges to deteriorate? There has been a rise in musicians reaching out for help, so now is the time to look […]
This One’s for the Ladies
EDM music gained a boost in popularity in the early 2,000s; propelling itself into the mainstream by the present. Its origins are simple; raves were held, and DJs were able to play against the status quo; showing a harder, more aggressive side of music. Now the atmosphere has changed with the likes of the Warehouse […]
DJ Minds Matter Video: BBC Introducing Live
As part of the DJ Minds Matter Project, I went along to BBC Introducing Live at London’s Tobacco Dock.
The Association for Electronic Music and Help Musicians UK gave talks to DJs, musicians and fans – raising awareness of mental health in the music industry.
DJ Minds Matter Online: The Kaleidoscope Orchestra
The growing conversation surrounding mental health is music to their ears