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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.
Out and About With….Fatherson
Out and About With….Fatherson Gig Review Castle & Falcon, Birmingham 2nd July 2022 Photography by Erin Conolley Written by Luke Knowles One thing that I’ve loved about writing a music blog is the opportunities to cover music and shows from acts that I’ve been a...
Vinyl Thoughts: Sunflower Thieves
Vinyl Thoughts: Someone To Be There For Sunflower Thieves EP Review The review you are about to read is one I have been truly excited to write. Ever since I first came across Sunflower Thieves way back when I fell in love with their subtle and organic sound....
Out and About With….Eighty Eight Miles
Out and About With…..Eighty Eight Miles Gig Review The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham 1st July 2022 Photography by & Written by Luke Knowles It’s been a while since I’ve written a gig review. Through a mix of sunning it up on holiday and then catching two...
Press Play: YNES
The Daily Male YNES Single Review Gloriously unapologetic and a gut punch for anyone who has ever uttered the phrase ‘he’s not rude, just, assertive’. Once again Coventry’s rising star YNES has managed to effortlessly create a song that takes her spark of...
Out and About With … The Delta Bombers
Out and About With …The Delta Bombers Gig Review 22nd June 2022 The Actress and Bishop, Birmingham Written by & Photography by Erin Connolly On a very warm Wednesday evening I made my way to the Actress and Bishop, naively bringing a jumper in case I got cold....
Press Play: Muttering
Modern Living Muttering Single Review It’s probably fair to say that at this point in time we are all suffering from National Whiplash. From everything in the news to the white noise of the internet it is very easy to feel like the best course of...
Press Play: Wynona
My Mind is Melting (Cool Like You) Wynona Single Review As I write this it is currently 26 degrees outside. So what better time to review a song with such an apt title. My Mind is Melting (Cool Like You) is the brand new single from the band that...
Press Play: Departure
Hay Luz Departure Single Review There has always been a magic in instrumental music that I didn’t appreciate until beginning this blog. I always wrote it off as something for blues bands, jazz quartets, or large orchestras. Luckly my whole view on the genre...
Press Play: BERRIES
Haze BERRIES Single Review Self doubt is something that unfortunately comes natural to most people who have the capacity to think. However to members of the creative arts it comes as naturally as breathing but with none of its upsides. For every song...