After seven years it’s time I say goodbye to this blog and close her down for good. Don’t Dance Her Down Boys started as a way to procrastinate during my university exam revision. Since I was a journalism student it turned out to be the perfect way to learn my craft and explore my love … Continue reading
Sometimes I forget that some people don’t know the full impact that black women had on rock n roll. If you didn’t know it was epic. Without the talent and energy of many wonderful women the state of music today would be blander than Cliff Richard eating a cucumber sandwich. With that in mind let’s … Continue reading
We’ve been waiting and waiting. Waiting and waiting and waiting. Since 2009 to be precise, when word first spread about that band that sounded like Huggy Bear with the rawness of Bratmobile … but with Essex accents. We’ve been waiting for The Ethical Debating Society to release an album and take the crown that they … Continue reading
Nearly 40 years after it all kicked off punk is still as influential as when it was first birthed into this world in the squats and disillusioned minds of the youth of the world. As much as I love punk I rarely listen to the first wave of punk that became synonymous with the London … Continue reading
I knew it was coming. About a year ago I was sitting round my friends house doing what we usually do; drink, eat and discuss our never-ending love for Sleater-Kinney. The evening was running as usual when out of the blue my friend hinted to me that they heard a rumour that Sleater-Kinney, the one and … Continue reading
How many teenagers are on this level? Seriously how does she manage it at only 14. It was obvious that Willow Smith was going to be more than the average child star when she busted out the enormously catchy ‘Whip my Hair’ when she was only ten. After taking a break for a while to … Continue reading
So London’s favourite riot grrrls The Ethical Debating Society (or TEDS to their fans) are kicking it up a notch and making their mark on the scene. Despite being around for several years and showcasing blindingly fierce live shows, there is little to show from the band in terms of studio recordings. Last year’s split … Continue reading
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