It’s weird to think this gig would never have happened had the Boileroom’s licence been suspended – but the former did happen, because the latter wasn’t. The peacefully dubstep-loving crowds were out in droves last night to check out: Read more…
With Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with Stu Henshall of future-punk outfit Black Futures to discuss the Boileroom and the state of the UK’s live music scene.
This interview is part of a larger TMMP feature which can be read in full here.
What is your general opinion of the Boileroom?
The Boileroom has put Guildford on the map by being the only venue in the area where you can see touring acts in an intimate, safe, and professional environment that otherwise you’d be schlepping up to London to and paying through the nose for privilege. Not only that but massively community conscious. As a Guildford resident I have also seen them put on various fairs and Read more…
Sometimes the old ways are the best.
Over the past fifteen years, the music world has been revolutionised by digital technology. There have been many positive developments facilitated by the Internet, from social media sites to digital music stores and crowdfunding platforms. Smart and savvy musicians now have access to a wealth of tools that previous generations could only dream of – but the physical world still holds the key to a thriving, successful career.
The ease with which a band can break through barriers previously manned by a handful of power-hungry gatekeepers represents the bright side of digital music – but there is also a widely recognised and heavily debated Read more…