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No Joy + Velveteen + The Trial at Hot Box

So, this tremendous triple header rapidly approaches. It’s headliners No Joy’s first tour this side of the pond in eight years. All here at Even Butterflies Make A Sound HQ are giddy with excitement. To get yourself up to speed about all the goings on, why not check out Andy Mckay’s glow(worm)ing review of No […]

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Drone Post rock Upcoming live music

Japan noise merchants Qujaku UK tour

Qujaku bring their unique blend of avant-jazz, doom, heavy psychedelia, and much more to Chelmsford’s Hot Box next Wednesday, 20 August. The end-of-UK-tour support comes from local noiseniks The Trial. Head over to DICE FM to get you tickets by clicking here. Qujaku background Formed in 2013, the Japan experimental band are based in Hamamatsu. […]

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Electronica Upcoming live music

Time to get soapy with Tvål

Tvål is a two-piece electronic group that formed after the disbandment of psyche-rockers Thee Telepaths. The duo recently released an incredible eponymously titled LP, which has received rave reviews. Indeed, Electronic Sound simply said it was: “Stupendous.” There’s more. You can enjoy a live Tvål set at Chelmsford’s Hot Box on Sunday, 20 July. The […]

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Live music review Upcoming live music

The Trial live review

Chelmsford band The Trial was in the dock at Hot Box last Friday night. Guest reviewer Andy Mckay was the judge. His verdict is unanimous. Read on for his sensational account of the proceedings. The Trial is at liberty to continue their pursuit of the rock and roll dream. You can catch them at Roots […]

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Americana and country Upcoming live music

Farewell to Songs of the Folk

Songs of the Folk is a US folk duo currently based in Maldon, Essex. Regrettably, for UK music lovers, they are returning to their home country. Our loss is very much the USA’s gain. Their final UK show will be Chelmsford’s Hot Box this Sunday (15 June). Support comes from Little Lore, a London-based, indie-Americana […]

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Exclusive Upcoming live music World music

Africa music legends to play at Hot Box

In a fantastically exciting venture, Hot Box, in association with Midnight Mango, will be hosting a couple of the biggest names in music from Africa in the next weeks. Nick Salter and DJ Funkendick provide all-vinyl tuneage at the shows. The former provides the details below and tells us how he fell in love with […]

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Singles and extended plays Upcoming live music

Shake Rag and The Trial live @ Hot Box

Shake Rag, ace punk-blues rockabilly act from Hyde, has been invited to play Chelmsford’s Hot Box again, despite nearly taking the roof off a couple of years ago. The support for this Saturday’s show comes from local trio The Trial. Discover the connection between Shake Rag and Elvis Presley Ahead of the show, Richard Moses […]

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New release Singles and extended plays Upcoming live music

Kill Bosco new single and launch party

Kill Bosco, the hotly tipped Essex four-piece, returns to the musical fray with a new single this week. The band launches the single with a performance at Hot Box in Chelmsford this Saturday (18 January), with support from Essex whippersnappers Park Drive and The Trial. A Kill Bosco LP is also due, but the band […]

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Sounds Good 2024

Sounds Good 2024 is nearly here! Held over two days at four venues – Hot Box, Chelmsford Theatre Studio, Voodoo Keller Bar, and the City Centre Stage – it’s Chelmsford‘s latest multi-venue music festival. Dave Hughes, owner of the not-for-profit venue Hot Box, said: “Sounds Good Festival is more than just a music event; it’s […]

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Chelmsford: city of sound

This Saturday in Chelmsford sees an eclectic range of music events taking place. Read on to find out more. Why not get yourself down to one of them?