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Emma publishes exclusive interviews with rock, indie, alternative bands and artists from around the world, live music reviews, album reviews plus much more music content…

Music Interview: Undefeated

Posted on 25/05/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Undefeated

Today we speak to teen rockers Undefeated from northern New York state. Lead vocalist Meredith discusses the band’s booming and glittery sounds, her ridiculously good ideas and love of performing live.

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Music Interview: Little King

Posted on 11/05/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Little King

This week I’d like to introduce Texas trio Little King. I spoke to their guitarists Ryan Rosoff about the bands creative process, their 25 year back-catalogue of music and their hope of returning on stage soon at the end of this pandemic.

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Music Interview: The Blacklava

Posted on 04/05/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
The BlackLava

Today I would like to introduce you to Italian rock quartet The Blaclava. They share their musical creative style, performing in a dangerous venue and how COVID-19 is impacting on the music industry.

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Music Interview: Hearts & Hand Grenades

Posted on 27/04/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Hearts and Hand Grenades

Today we are being led by girl power and speaking to Stephanie Wlosinski, lead singer and bass guitarist of the band Hearts & Hand Grenades. She explains about the band’s hard rock style and how she was inspired and in love with the Devon rock legends, MUSE.

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Music Interview: Stone Sea

Posted on 20/04/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Stone Sea

Emma got the opportunity to interview alternative stone rock trio Stone Sea. They explain how the songs write themselves and the band’s ultimate dream for world domination.

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Music Interview: Lifecycle

Posted on 06/04/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Lifecycle

Today Emma introduces American alt-metal rock band Lifecycle. In this interview, She speaks to bass player and backing vocalist Scott about the band’s creative art, teamwork and love of Japan.

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Music Interview: Fires of Freya

Posted on 23/03/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Fires of Freya

Emma’s latest music interview is with north east British rock band Fires of Freya:

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Music Interview: Plastic Barricades

Posted on 09/03/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Plastic Barricades

Today’s music interview is with one half of indie/alternative rock duo Plastic Barricades, where we discuss music styles, influencers and emotions.

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Music Interview: BLEEDING RAVEN

Posted on 24/02/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
BLEEDING RAVEN

Emma interviews Canadian musician Dean Manson about his new “dungeon trash” project BLEEDING RAVEN. Find out more of his creative processes and inspirations, plus becoming a musician with hearing loss.

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Review: Billy Lockett at The Boileroom, Guildford

Posted on 10/02/202005/03/2022 by Rock For Disability
Billy Lockett

Singer-songwriter Billy Lockett performed at The Boileroom in Guildford on 4th February. Read on to see Emma’s review and thoughts on the venue accessibility.

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