Travis Barker took over as drummer of punk rock band Blink-182 in 1998 after stepping in for Scott Raynor at a live show and supposedly learning a 20-song set in 45 minutes! Appointing Travis as their drummer was the best decision the band ever made – his diverse range of influences and raw talent brought … More Travis Barker: Top 5 Blink-182 Songs
The pandemic has already had a monumental impact on the music industry and this looks set to continue with more and more regions in the UK seeing stricter restrictions being implemented. I’m sure there are millions of people up and down the country who, like me, look back now and feel that they took live … More 5 Ways To Support Music Venues
It’s that time of year again – the new football season is underway, albeit in strange circumstances, and the latest instalment of EA’s FIFA series is out! The gameplay will inevitably be slick and gamers will no doubt enjoy the up-to-date ratings, kits, leagues etc., but surely what people really want to know is which … More Top 5 Songs: FIFA 21 Soundtrack
With a history spanning almost five decades, Reading Festival is one of the UK’s most globally recognised and appreciated festivals and has seen countless iconic artists head up their main stage over the years. From Nirvana’s critically acclaimed headline set in 1992, to Green Day performing Dookie in its entirety in 2013, Reading has had … More The AS4S Ultimate Guide to Surviving Reading Festival
A few weeks ago on the train to work I decided to put together a couple of genre-specific Spotify playlists…30 songs, 30 artists, 1 genre. It was surprisingly fun and so I decided to make a couple more…and then another few…and I now have 20 playlists! I’ve got the bug and will definitely be making more…but … More AS4S Spotify Playlist Project
Before I look back at my favourite (and least favourite) music from the past 12 months, I first of all want to apologise for the lack of posts in 2018. I haven’t posted nearly as much as I had hoped to, but I want 2019 to be different! The absence of content doesn’t mean I … More AS4S 2018 Year In Review
Have you ever wondered how the music industry really works behind the scenes? Have you ever wanted to know the best way to share your music with the world? Or are you maybe an aspiring producer who wants to find the best courses available to help make this dream a reality? Whatever questions you may … More BBC Music Introducing – Amplify ’17 (Saturday 7th October)
I first went to Reading Festival in 2008 at the age of 16. Back then it was a right of passage for anyone doing their GCSEs, as I’m sure it still is for thousands of teenagers today. I’m writing this article nine years later, not as a teen on a right of passage, but as … More Bands to watch at Reading and Leeds Festival 2017
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