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Come for the sounds, leave a little more human

Reuben McCulloch reviews Be Human, the debut LP by Violeta Vicci and Bruno Bavota and is struck how a serendipitous encounter led to a wonderful exploration of humanity

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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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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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Albums Drone New release Upcoming live music

Lael Neale is an Altogether Stranger

Altogether Stranger is the latest work from Omnichord-toting songwriter Lael Neale. This album is her third collaboration with producer Guy Blakeslee. It follows Star Eaters Delight (2023), which found a huge fan in the legend that is Iggy Pop. Neale, Virginia-born but California-resident, said: “In the course of writing this [new] record there was one song I […]

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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 […]