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Barstool Music UK is a Multi-Media Showcase Platform for Unsigned & Independent Musicians. Based in the West Midlands, we feature new music and artists through a regular podcast, music reviews and artist features, and live open mic sessions.
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Spotlight On….Martha Eve
Get to know the outstanding jazz pop artist Martha Eve so much more. Discover what inspired latest single 'Pale Faced Moon' and just what makes her tick when it comes to inspiration and beyond.
Press Play: Buzz Violet
Energy Buzz Violet Single Review Written by Luke Knowles I always get quite curious when members of established and somewhat successful groups or bands decide to branch out with solo projects. Mostly its because I wonder how different the new material will...
Press Play: The Velvet Hands
Telephone Love The Velvet Hands Single Review Written by Luke Knowles Take that East Coast Indie sound, couple it with a rough layer of New Wave and Garage Rock then drag them both through the mirkier side of Londons streets and your left with the sly smile...
Out and About With….The Virginmarys
Out and About With….The Virginmarys Gig Review 27th October 2022 Hare & Hounds, Birmingham Photography & Written by Luke Knowles Thursday night I had the chance to catch three amazing bands perform at one of Birminghams most well known independent venues,...
Press Play: Hyde Away
Emily Hyde Away Single Review Written by Luke Knowles Over the last few months I’ve noticed a rise in bands embracing the nostalgic charm of 60’s and early 70’s pop and rock ’n’ roll. Whether its through chord phrasings, vocal patterns, or even equipment...
Press Play: Morning Tourist
Small Flame Morning Tourist Single Review Written By Luke Knowles Once again London based singer/songwriter Sean McKinney aka Morning Tourist has dropped into our laps another dose of his upcoming debut album ‘The Endless Eve’. Pulling on his self proclaimed...
Press Play: Ed Staal
That Girl Ed Staal Single Review Written by Luke Knowles Have you ever found yourself trapped in the position of wanting to give someone a good shake but knowing that even if you did, it wouldn’t make a difference? Well Hertfordshire based Pop/R’n’B artist...
Out and About With….Five O Fives
Out and About With….Five O Fives Gig Review 14th October 2022, Muthers Studio, Birmingham Photography by Erin Conelly Written by Luke Knowles Back in the midst of 2020 I had the great fortune to come across a little local band who were preparing to release their...
Press Play: Le Cygne Noir
Burn Bundy Burn Le Cygne Noir Single Review Written by Luke Knowles Take the story of one of Americas most infamous serial killers. Then add two parts 70’s inspired electro rock and you get something all together, eerie. Fittingly, on the 28th October...
Press Play: Evelyn Bates
It Was Perfect (Until it Wasn’t) Evelyn Bates Single Review Written by Luke Knowles Let me paint you a picture. Imagine yourself alone on a brisk autumn morning as you weave down a beaten path. Every now and again snatches of sunlight break through as you...