search expand
Skip to content

Rock For Disability

Emma Purcell's disability life on a music tour

  • Home
  • About
  • Life & Disability
  • Music
    • music news & blogs
    • music interviews
    • Live Music Reviews
  • Guest Blogs
  • Crip Lifeâ„¢
    • Crip Lifeâ„¢ Magazine
    • Crip Lifeâ„¢ Facebook
    • Crip Lifeâ„¢ Twitter
    • Crip Lifeâ„¢ Instagram
    • Crip Lifeâ„¢ LinkedIn
    • Advertise With Crip Lifeâ„¢
    • Contact Crip Lifeâ„¢
  • Portfolio
    • Disability Horizons
    • AccessAble
  • AD Petition
  • Mental Health Support
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Tag: Pop

Music Interview: The Horn

Posted on 08/01/202407/01/2024 by Rock For Disability

Our first music interview of 2024 is with indie pop and rock band The Horn who recently released their debut album People Like Us and last month supported Scouting For Girls on their UK tour.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged indie, Interviews, Music, Pop, Rock, The HornLeave a Comment on Music Interview: The Horn

Music Interviews: 2023 roundup

Posted on 27/12/202310/12/2023 by Rock For Disability
Music Inerviews 2023 roundup

Here is a roundup of the 26 music interviews we’ve published in 2023 on Rock For Disability.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged blues, Interviews, Metal, Music, music interviews, Pop, pop punk, Punk, Rock, roundups, singer/songwriterLeave a Comment on Music Interviews: 2023 roundup

Music Interview: ELOAĦ

Posted on 13/11/202312/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
ELOAĦ

This week we spoke to the band ELOAĦ who gave us a detailed description of their music style and creative processes.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, ELOAĦ, Interviews, Music, music interviews, Pop, Rock, singer/songwriterLeave a Comment on Music Interview: ELOAĦ

Review: S Club live in Cardiff

Posted on 06/11/202304/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
S Club on stage in Cardiff

Emma went back to her childhood and enjoyed a spectacular show by the incredible pop band S Club.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged Live Music Reviews, Music, Pop, Reviews, S ClubLeave a Comment on Review: S Club live in Cardiff

Music Interview: Leaving Eden (2023)

Posted on 22/05/202312/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Leaving Eden 2023

Two years ago, we spoke to guitarist and vocalist Eric Gynan from the American rock band Leaving Eden. Today, he has joined us again to share more.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, Interviews, Leaving Eden, Metal, Music, music interviews, Pop, RockLeave a Comment on Music Interview: Leaving Eden (2023)

Music Interviews: 2022 roundup

Posted on 19/12/202212/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Music Interviews 2022 roundup

Here is a roundup of the 18 music interviews we’ve published in 2022 on Rock For Disability.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, Interviews, Metal, Music, music interviews, Pop, pop punk, Punk, Rock, roundupsLeave a Comment on Music Interviews: 2022 roundup

Music Interview: Leo Spauls

Posted on 11/08/202212/11/2023 by Rock For Disability
Leo Spauls

On the fourth day of our Music Interview Marathon 2022, we speak to pop-rock band Leo Spauls who has a different style for recorded music and live music and heavily inspired by David Bowie.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged Interviews, Leo Spauls, Music, Music Interview Marathon 2022, music interviews, Pop, RockLeave a Comment on Music Interview: Leo Spauls

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.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, Jake Bugg, Live Music Reviews, Music, Pop, Reviews, RockLeave a Comment on Review: Jake Bugg live at O2 Guildhall, Southampton

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. 

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, Interviews, Metal, Music, music interviews, Pop, Vanilla SugarLeave a Comment on Music Interview: Vanilla Sugar

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.

Share this:

  • Tweet

Like this:

Like Loading…
Posted in MusicTagged alternative, indie, Interviews, Metal, Music, music interviews, Pop, Rock, roundupsLeave a Comment on Music Interviews: 2021 roundup

Posts pagination

1 2 3 Next
Rock For Disability
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Search

RSS Crip Lifeâ„¢

  • Sahera Khan: A Deaf Actress Breaking Barriers On Screen And Stage 11/05/2026
    Sahera Khan is a Deaf actress, writer and filmmaker from East London whose work spans theatre, television, film and digital storytelling. In this interview, she discusses her creative journey, the importance of representation and accessibility, and how her Deaf and Muslim identity shapes the stories she chooses to tell through performance and British Sign Language. […]
    Crip Life
  • Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener 08/05/2026
    After months of winter training, Great Britain’s boccia stars are preparing for the 2026 season opener at Boccia Challenger Finland, which starts 9th May. The post Great Britain’s Boccia Stars Heads To Finland For 2026 Season Opener appeared first on Crip Life™.
    Emma Purcell
  • 3 Years Of Crip Lifeâ„¢: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist 01/05/2026
    Celebrating three years of Crip Lifeâ„¢, Emma Purcell shares a behind-the-scenes look at running an online disability magazine, the challenges faced, and how you can help support our future growth. The post 3 Years Of Crip Lifeâ„¢: A Day In The Life Of A Disabled Freelance Journalist appeared first on Crip Lifeâ„¢.
    Emma Purcell
  • Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training 30/04/2026
    Over 4,000 DWP staff have completed autism and learning disabilities training aimed at improving support for disabled people, as part of wider government efforts to create a more accessible and inclusive benefits system. The post Thousands Of DWP Staff Complete Landmark Autism And Learning Disabilities Training appeared first on Crip Lifeâ„¢.
    Emma Purcell
  • BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee 27/04/2026
    Apply now for BBC shows The Celebrity Inner Circle and The Great British Sewing Bee, with opportunities for disabled contestants to showcase talent on primetime TV before May 2026 deadlines. The post BBC Casting Call Opens For Disabled Contestants In The Celebrity Inner Circle And The Great British Sewing Bee appeared first on Crip Lifeâ„¢.
    Emma Purcell
The Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list 2024 shortlisted

Subscribe

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 231 other subscribers.

Recent posts

  • How to plan an accessible Christmas shopping trip with AccessAble
  • The benefits of detailed theatre access information for disabled audiences
  • Guest Blog: Why a career as an entrepreneur is a great option for young adults with disabilities
  • 30 memories in 30 years
  • Music Interview: The Horn
  • My 2023 in review
  • December 2023 summary: festive films, food and fun
  • Music Interviews: 2023 roundup
  • My emotional response to the love chase airport scene in the festive film Love Actually
  • Music Interview: Past The Fall

Popular Blog Posts

  • 10 perks of being a disabled person
    10 perks of being a disabled person
  • Help! I need somebody!
    Help! I need somebody!
  • 10 best TV shows with audio description
    10 best TV shows with audio description
  • Music Interview: Not Now Norman
    Music Interview: Not Now Norman
  • My thoughts of audio description on Naked Attraction
    My thoughts of audio description on Naked Attraction
  • My future with a suprapubic catheter: One year later
    My future with a suprapubic catheter: One year later
  • Heat, Hazards and Hooting
    Heat, Hazards and Hooting
  • NHS at 70: Conquering my mental health
    NHS at 70: Conquering my mental health
  • Bake A Difference for MDUK
    Bake A Difference for MDUK
  • 15 songs that motivate me
    15 songs that motivate me

Blog Stats

  • 82,847 views

Archive

Facebook

Facebook

Visit Crip Lifeâ„¢

Crip Life in orange. Dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time in white. All on a purple background.

The UK's freshest online magazine dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time! | Co-founded by Emma Purcell & Joanna Baker-Rogers 

Visit Crip Lifeâ„¢ >>>

Powered by Miniva WordPress Theme

Rock For Disability Is On An Indefinite Hiatus

Thank you for visiting Rock For Disability!

This blog is on an indefinite hiatus while Emma focuses on her other work commitments. Please continue to browse Emma’s collection of 400+ blogs on this website.

You can also head over to Crip Lifeâ„¢ – the UK’s freshest online disability magazine dismantling disabling barriers one article at a time – in which Emma is a co-founder and editor.

Crip Lifeâ„¢ currently has more than 270 articles on assistive technology, business and employment, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, travel and much more. There is a nice mix of news content, feature articles, interviews and personal stories.

Subscribe To The Crip Lifeâ„¢ FREE Newsletter

%d