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Music Interview: Ginger May

Posted on 05/12/202212/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Ginger May

In our final music interview of 2022, we speak to Japanese alt-rock band Ginger May, who expresses their passion to establish an original, recognisable sound.

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Review: Kaiser Chiefs live at the BIC, Bournemouth

Posted on 21/11/202220/11/2022 by Rock For Disability
Kaiser Chiefs

Here is Emma’s review of the almighty Kaiser Chiefs live at the Bournemouth International Centre.

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Review: The Killers live at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Posted on 06/06/202205/06/2022 by Rock For Disability
The Killers

Two and a half years ago exactly after purchasing these tickets, Emma finally got to see the incredible indie rock legends The Killers live in concert.

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Review: Jake Bugg live at O2 Guildhall, Southampton

Posted on 11/04/202210/04/2022 by Rock For Disability
Jake Bugg

Emma finally enjoyed her first night out of live music in 2022 to see the incredible singer-songwriter, Jake Bugg.

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Music Interview: Vanilla Sugar

Posted on 24/01/202212/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Vanilla Sugar

My first music interview of 2022 is with female American artist Vanilla Sugar who shares her love of writing, creating and performing her unique style of music that other people can relate to. 

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Music Interviews: 2021 roundup

Posted on 30/12/202112/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Music interviews 2021 roundup

Here is a roundup of the 23 music interviews we’ve published in 2021 on Rock For Disability.

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Music Interview: Flush

Posted on 13/12/202112/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Flush

Today we speak to Finnish rock band Flush about their love of creating rock anthems and the joys of performing live. 

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Review: Biffy Clyro at O2 Guildhall, Southampton

Posted on 08/11/202131/01/2022 by Rock For Disability
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After 637 days, Emma finally returned to live music and her first gig was a banger, Scottish trio Biffy Clyro at the O2 Guildhall in Southampton.

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Music Interview: Trash Heads

Posted on 09/08/202112/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
trash Heads

Today we speak to alternative rock band Trash Heads, in which they discuss the social impact of being in a band and their dream to reach a large fan base.

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Music Interview: Leaving Eden

Posted on 24/05/202112/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Leaving Eden

Today Emma speaks to guitarist and vocalist Eric from Leaving Eden. He tells us about their passion to make the world a better place through music and bands and artists they’ve supported including Alice Cooper, Motorhead and Black Sabbath.

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