Think Pieces

Why do we label anyone who fronts a band, whether they identify as male, female, neither or as an antelope? Ffion Riordan-Jones demystifies this enigma.

We assess the relationship between funding and the arts, don't worry, it's not all bad.

Fat Lip has been a hub for rock and alternative music in Bristol since 2013, with the festival itself now in its second year, taking place on 28th July.

In Stereo contributor, Francisco Gonçalves Silva, gives us all the benefits of his experience of putting himself out there and daring to make things happen.

As 2015 draws to an end, BLM staffer Jim Summers takes a look at some of the most underrated records.

Goth? Isn't that just a more miserable version of emo?

Laura K Williams asks if we should be investing in an expensive piece of kit to save our beloved records.

Eat Up for Starters supports people new to playing music and to promotes diversity in the Bristol live music scene. Ruth Oval explains their ethos here.

Support the support. Our writer Jon covers the impact of encouraging support acts at live shows.

Bhavesh Patel, Programme Manager at PRS Foundation and runs the Momentum Music Fund shares his thoughts on building momentum in the industry.