For Astronauts & Satellites Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

for astronauts and satellites logoWith Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with local post-rock & chiptune innovators For Astronauts & Satellites 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 is one of those venues that local bands just aspire to play. They take the best in local talent and match them up with  Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Trails Discuss: The Boileroom & UK Live Music

trailsWith Guildford venue the Boileroom facing the possibility of closure, TMMP caught up with local rock legends Trails 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 is our home away from home – a great venue that we love playing and love going to. As a band we cut our live teeth there, and as punters we’ve seen too many bands to count – from The Bronx to Reel Big Fish – and so many of our friends’ bands and other bands on the UK touring scene.

What would happen if the Boileroom were to shut down? What impact would that event have?

Guildford would lose a big point of alternative culture, 90% of the times I go out in Guildford it’s to the Boileroom for a good old fashioned rock show. It’s not the only venue that puts on live music but it does sound the best and has the best Read more…

Posted on 10 September 2014

Shrine / Throne / LYGER [Live Review – Electrowerkz, London, 7/8/14]

shrine electrowerkzMaking the jump from the practice room to the stage can be a worrying proposition, more of a leap of faith than anything else. Onstage, you’re not only relying on your own skills, or even those of your bandmates; you’re also putting the success of your show in the metaphorical hands of the venue and its equipment.

Last night, technical issues came close to ruining it for everyone – but the following bands still got the job done, and deserve your time and respect simply for getting through this show with their sanity intact: Read more…

Posted on 09 August 2014

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