Off Stage
Feel so fine: In conversation with Cian Downing on self promotion and fan interaction
Saturday night saw Hertfordshire born, Cian Downing travel north for his first headline gig outside of London at Record Junkee,...
Producer explains: How to know if what you are writing is actually good?
Credit: Evan Martin Writing a song can be hard, while others can come naturally. At Feedback, we’ve interviewed many artists...
A practical guide to developing your song writing creativity
Finding inspiration and developing your song writing skills can be a challenging but rewarding process. This guide will provide you with practical steps and advice from experienced songwriters to help you on your lyrical journey 1. Immerse Yourself in Music Colin Eade from the Guild of International Songwriters and Composers emphasizes the importance of immersing yourself in music. "Listen to a wide variety of genres and artists to understand different musical styles, structures, and lyrical...
A practical guide to developing your song writing creativity
Finding inspiration and developing your song writing skills can be a challenging but rewarding process. This guide will provide you with practical steps and advice from experienced songwriters to help you on your lyrical journey 1. Immerse Yourself in Music Colin Eade from the Guild of International Songwriters and Composers emphasizes the importance of immersing yourself in music. "Listen to a wide variety of genres and artists to understand different musical styles, structures, and lyrical...
Feel so fine: In conversation with Cian Downing on self promotion and fan interaction
Saturday night saw Hertfordshire born, Cian Downing travel north for his first headline gig outside of London at Record Junkee,...
Producer explains: How to know if what you are writing is actually good?
Credit: Evan Martin Writing a song can be hard, while others can come naturally. At Feedback, we’ve interviewed many artists...
Juggling Bands: Drumming in Multiple Groups
When playing in multiple bands, how best can you split your time and money?
Music FAQs with Yorkshire band Wolfsmoke
Four piece Barnsley alternative hard rock band, Wolfsmoke, have been gigging in South Yorkshire since 2019. The female-fronted group consists of...
Writing rock: What makes a good rock song?
What goes into writing rock lyrics? Is it angst? Anger? Drugs? Death? Sex? For Sheffield based band Atakarma, it’s a mixture of things. Here at...
4 iconic band names for your inspiration
Coming up with band names is a faff. It's the reason Super Hans and Jez from Peep Show had hundreds of them. So how should you go about deciding the...
Django Jones and the Mystery Men release new single ‘Animals’
We heard about the pounding post-punk track and their upcoming EP from the band’s drummer
Who are you? Social media following is now a dealbreaker
In todays music industry, talent alone isn't enough to catch the eye of record companies. Record labels are increasingly starting to prioritise...
How to get the most from your music releases with We Hate the Sharkman
We Hate the Sharkman have been fighting their namesake nemesis for many years, and they may have finally won. A knockout one-two punch combination of their highly anticipated EP release Sharp Teeth, Dull Minds and a Yellow Arch headline show left them oversold to the extent that they scheduled...
Harnessing social media: Finding fame beyond traditional platforms
Instagram sees 500 million daily users and TikTok 1 billion monthly, so regardless of the type of person you want to reach, your future listeners are already scrolling, waiting to be captivated by something exciting. Recording and releasing music on SoundCloud or Bandcamp is important, but these...
There were seven band members in a bed and the little drummer said “Rollover, Rollover”
How many members do you really need in a band? We take two bands of different sizes and let them tell you the challenges they faced. Trying to start any band can be a daunting challenge. You may have already started writing songs in your bedroom with a guitar and want to play live. Now you need to...
‘It has certainly helped create a better mindset for me’ – Should you do a musical degree at university?
So many iconic bands have started on university campuses: Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Blur among many others. But, what about doing a degree in music? How can it help you evolve into a better musician or is a degree even worth it? We spoke to Kieran Beech, guitarist for Birmingham based band –...
A peek inside a producers natural habitat
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a producer’s studio? Well we have your backstage pass. Get up close and personal with...
Living with band mates: the highs and lows of music becoming your entire life
There's an ancient Chinese proverb to describe bandmates who live together. Roughly translating to 'Rabbits don't eat the grass near their burrow',...
How to Take Your First Steps as a Producer
Have you ever wondered what it's like to produce music? Ever sat in front of a mixing desk and not had a clue what all the buttons do? Us too....
Your album art is more than just pictures
Striking cover art can be as long lasting as your sound as a musician it should hint at your themes and be instantly recognizable and who knows this...
Learn to grow your fan base from a groupie POV
Credit: Vincent Quinn and Less Than Jake Vincent Quinn has had some experience in the groupie scene. It all began in 2008 when three pieces, Less...
Can a niche identity amp up your TikTok music following?
Endless talent is sat waiting for industry recognition online. Sometimes to stand out from the mountains of TikTok artists you need to embrace your...