On Stage
“Reach your full potential”: Mary-Jess Leaverland on singing competitions and making the most of success
One Direction, Leona Lewis and even Girls Aloud. Singing competitions within the UK have never failed to produce a plethora of talent over the years. But how about the Brits who have made a name for themselves competing abroad? Few musicians can boast such a varied, enthralling and internationally diverse career as Mary-Jess Leaverland, yet her unconventional ascent to fame symbolises how the secret to success may lie overseas. From humble beginnings performing in pubs after school, to...
In Conversation with Marples for Feedback Sounds
Tom Jackson joins Sheffield Indie four piece Marples in conversation to discuss their writing process, their favourite songs...
The Poppy Seeds: The dynamics of a band with multiple singers
Bands with multiple singers are by no means a new concept in the world of music. But this does not make it a common set up. Meet...
Adapting your performance and music to suit an audience with Lick the Moon
Making changes that suit your audience may not seem like an attractive proposition to most musicians. But it can help groups grow in popularity....
Watch: Pale Sailor make waves at Sydney and Matilda, Sheffield
Mid-West Emo trinity Pale Sailor bring whiling and wonderfully complex guitar licks, heavy bass and crashing beats in their support slot for Jumper...
Take some tips from some of busking’s finest
Busking can sometimes be seen as lesser than performing on stage or at a venue but not everyone can do it well, here are some of the best examples...
3 YouTube channels to learn from for beginner guitarists
Playing the guitar requires regular practice and lots of work, but this doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun experience. Here at Feedback, we have scoured...
Regional identity and music: Blow Up Dog talk to Feedback about the Glasgow music scene
Blow Up Dog in concert Setting your band apart from its competitors is complicated beyond belief. Unfortunately, Feedback is yet to concoct a magic...
Peeping through the window: In conversation with Stained Glass
Feedback's own, Owen, Charlie and Alex got themselves down to the Washington in Sheffield to chat over a pint with Barnsley boys, Stained Glass. One...
Feedback Sounds Presents: Juggl_r
Sheffield's 70's rock 'n roll inspired three piece Juggl_r are the first of our artists to be featured on Feedback Sounds. Composed of guitarist Matt Clayton, bassist Alex Strutt and drummer Kit Searle; Juggl_r join us for a slick and chilled out session of rock and...
What’s important in a sound check so you sound great from the first note? Sound Check Etiquette
On the day of a gig, you will be full of nerves, excitement and energy that you can't wait to get out of your system on the stage. Sound check may feel like another barrier to that. Just more time waiting around. But, it is perhaps the most important piece of...
Meet three of the UK’s biggest tribute bands who explain what it takes to play the music of your idols.
Kings of Lyon frontman, Christian Dawson. Tribute acts are among the most well attended small scale live music events in the UK, the ticket cost and party style atmosphere of the events contributing to a consistently solid crowd size. Feedback spoke to the tributes...
WATCH: Absolutely Anytime talk first tour and supporting Rum Jungle
Kentish town 'Colourful Indie Pop Rock' group Absolutely Anytime talked to Feedback before their set at Sidney & Matilda. https://youtu.be/n-OtmdAjwMM?si=Sz-w4TjFtEXJ9NhI Listen to their song Stars and Disasters Now! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and...
Different Class: Former Pulp drummer Jim Sellars reflects on the beginnings of the band
At Feedback, we spend most of our free time thinking about music puns. Whilst most of them are terrible and should never be disclosed on our website, when someone said: 'I wonder what Pulp were like when they were Common People', we had to find out. What exactly was...
Hollow by Jumper Boy at Sydney & Matilda
https://youtu.be/_DX2A15vQEY Hollow by Jumper Boy Complicated entanglements of crunchy guitars are met with beautiful vocal harmonies and a study...
You may not be David Bowie or Freddy Mercury just yet, but here’s how to capture your audience
Having been on both sides of the stage since I was fifteen, I have cut my teeth playing to crowds big and small and watch countless bands. Not all...
5 iconic artists to inspire your on-stage fashion
From Elvis capturing the eyes and ears of teenagers in the 50s to Billie Eilish headlining festivals world-wide in the 2020s, music and fashion...
Ribbit to rhythms: Jamming out with Steel Frog
Feedback magazine jumped down to one of Sheffield’s locals, the Washington, to meet with group Steel Frog…ribbit ribbit. Imagine you’re at a gig and...
Music and travel: expanding your audience overseas
Certain sounds are synonymous with the UK and this nation has produced some sensational guitar talents over the years. But that doesn’t mean it...
The pros and cons of the open mic scene
Bedroom musicians exist in their millions in this country. But taking that next step to performing in front of people is easier said than done and...