After a daring dash from Hampshire to Somerset, topped with flat tyres and heavy downpours, I finally made it to St James Wine Vaults to see the new band on the block: Shrink .  Despite the name, the music that I heard filled the entire room with ever expanding melodic haziness. Honestly, I think the crowd, including myself, lost all sense of time; all instead transfixed by the band at the front of the curved cellar, lit by neon lights.  Initially, the first thing that struc

Bellyful, taken by @shotby.breeze Somehow, winter is almost over. There’s actual flowers popping up everywhere, and it’s even a bit warm. Naturally, there’s no better time to release a single — spring is a time of new beginnings, and trip hop trio Bellyful  have made space for something truly beautiful — their debut single, Proximity .  I’ve been waiting with bated breath for this track. Since the group formed in late 2024, I’ve held onto every last note of ethereal synth tha

On the 1st of March 2025, the streets of Bath were lit up by a red line of fabric measuring half a kilometre, carried by crowds of passionate protestors. This line served to represent the desire for a geographical boundary, drawn to protect Palestinians from invasion and genocide. Organised by Bath Campaigns , Through The Cracks and the Palestine Solidarity Movement , the protest drew crowds from all walks of life. What they had in common was a need for justice and a rage to

On Saturday 31st Jan, I had the pleasure of going to a gig quite unlike any other — Witch Hook ’s Independent Venue Week debut at The Croft . And what a show it was. The kind where you just can't take your eyes off of the stage.  Celebrating their recent single ‘ Pendulum’ ,  Witch Hook were a force to be reckoned with. Their opening song ‘ Rat Trap’ began with a subtle riff that, while stripped back, hinted at the chaos to come. If I was sitting down, I’d have been on the e