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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…

Review: We Will Rock You at Mayflower Theatre

Posted on 27/01/202005/03/2022 by Rock For Disability
Freddie Mercury sillohette

Emma started her 2020 live music campaign at Mayflower Theatre to see We Will Rock You. Read on to see a brief review and her thoughts on the theatre’s accessibility.

Posted in MusicTagged AccessAble, Accessibility, Acting, Live Music Reviews, Mayflower Theatre, Music, Queen, Rock, theatre, We Will Rock YouLeave a Comment on Review: We Will Rock You at Mayflower Theatre

Music Interview: The Hellfreaks

Posted on 13/01/202012/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
The Hellfreaks

Emma interviews punk, rock, metal Hungarian band, The Hellfreaks. Find out about their creative style, how the band formed and what they have coming up in 2020.

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Music Interviews: 2019 roundup

Posted on 16/12/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Music Interviews 2019 roundup

Here is a roundup of the 12 music interviews we’ve published in 2019 on Rock For Disability.

Posted in MusicTagged Audio, blogging, Entertainment, Interviews, Journalism, Media, Music, music interviews, News, Questions, Rock, roundups, Social Media, Videos, YouTube1 Comment on Music Interviews: 2019 roundup

Live Music Reviews: 2019 Roundup

Posted on 09/12/201918/12/2022 by Rock For Disability
Live Music reviews 2019

Check out Emma’s live music reviews 2019 roundup that include performances from Snow Patrol, Bon Jovi and The Who.

Posted in MusicTagged Bon Jovi, Killer Queen, Live Music Reviews, Matilda the Musical, Music, Reviews, roundups, Snow Patrol, Spice Girls, The WhoLeave a Comment on Live Music Reviews: 2019 Roundup

New music in 2019: Part 3

Posted on 21/10/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
New music in 2019 Part 3

Check out part 3 of my suggested new music from rock stars Liam Gallagher, Blink 182, Snow Patrol, Coldplay and Green Day.

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Reading Festival 2019: “TV highlights”

Posted on 26/08/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Reading Festival main stage

Emma shares her TV highlights from Reading Festival 2019, which include Royal Blood, Blossoms and Foo Fighters.

Posted in MusicTagged BBC, Blossoms, Festivals, Foo Fighters, Music, music news & blogs, Reading Festival, Rock, Royal Blood, TicketsLeave a Comment on Reading Festival 2019: “TV highlights”

5 anticipating album releases in autumn 2019

Posted on 19/08/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
5 anticipating album releases

With the summer drawing to a close, the time has come to look ahead to five anticipating album releases due in the next couple of months.

Posted in MusicTagged Albums, autumn, Music, music news & blogs, new releases, Rock, VideosLeave a Comment on 5 anticipating album releases in autumn 2019

5 favourite TV theme tunes

Posted on 12/08/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
5 favourite TV theme tunes

Emma shares her 5 favourite TV theme tunes, which brings joy, humour and entertainment. Plus they illustrate the genre and stories of the TV shows they are designed for.

Posted in MusicTagged Comedy, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music, music news & blogs, TV, TV themesLeave a Comment on 5 favourite TV theme tunes

Album Review: Duck by Kaiser Chiefs

Posted on 05/08/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Duck by Kaiser Chiefs album cover

Leeds indie rockers, Kaiser Chiefs, released their seventh studio album Duck. It is a masterpiece, full of energy, excitement, power and passion.

Posted in MusicTagged album reviews, celebrities, Duck, Entertainment, Journalism, Kaiser Chiefs, Lifestyle, Media, Music, Reviews, RockLeave a Comment on Album Review: Duck by Kaiser Chiefs

Chasing Cars named most popular song on UK radio of the 21st century

Posted on 22/07/201912/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
The UK's most popular song of the 21st century

Chasing Cars is an epic ballad by Irish band, Snow Patrol, which was released in 2006. This week it was named most popular song on UK radio of the 21st century.

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