Music Is a Dead Scene

Join us for another uncompromising interview, where we seek out bands from across the globe to ask them hard-hitting questions such as "Who are your favourite bands from your scene?" and "Why aren't you playing 2000 trees twice this year?"

On this episode, Local Music Is a Dead Scene takes aim at Bristol and warmly welcomes Dan & Tom from math-y, alt rock outfit Blank Atlas to give us the lowdown on the city.

Our thanks to Dan & Tom for taking the time out to join us for this special, we hope you enjoy this deep dive into the storied scenes of Bristol...

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Check out BLANK ATLAS:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/19mN1VhMbwBSnFmLrX3a6m?si=dsfsCPEFQv2bQagyo7fTrg

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Hear something you like the sound of?

Check out this episode's PLAYLIST ft. all artists mentioned:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4goPeIaHmjFW8gYcQCQgJz?si=AfOzgx0KQPK4oRfBGGqVTg

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References:

http://www.red-lines.co.uk/reading/cha.htm

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/feb/12/reggae-riots-history-bristol-music-scene-gilles-peterson

Releasing a song is one part of the music making process which is constantly evolving.

But the people have to hear your stuff! So let's figure it out together - from artwork, to music distribution sites and social media campaigns... Cameron and Euan have got your back

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We are delighted to bring you another interview in our Local Music Is a Dead Scene series, this time featuring a wonderful contribution from Daudi Matsiko!

Daudi is a singer-songwriter from Nottingham, and was kind enough to tell us all about his local scene, his recent foray into running his own label and his journey to where he's ended up today.

Our thanks to Daudi for joining us on this special, we hope you enjoy this deep dive into the under appreciated scene of Nottingham...

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Check out DAUDI MATSIKO:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/41QVnDFGdU4ALpM7zCe9CL?si=ZA8V41fJTDO7Jh33tbKweQ

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Hear something you like the sound of?

Check out this episode's PLAYLIST:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3q0i8YxZzYtnsHZESHA0z0?si=nFDqU6zjQVe09kfJ2NSp7Q

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References:

https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2017/09/a-history-of-nottingham-hip-hop/

https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/blog/read/2022/03/why-nottinghams-music-scene-reigns-supreme-b6229

https://djmag.com/longreads/enduring-energy-nottinghams-diy-underground

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/aug/02/nottingham-alternative-music-bands-venues-food-art-drink-midlands

https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2018/08/nottingham-jazz-scene/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_City_(venue)

You've got the tunes, you done the gigs - now you've got to commit something to tape, and it'd better be good!

Our journey through a band's beginnings brings to us the topic of recording and studio time - with all its rituals and routines discussed in full. Cameron and Euan share some of their lessons they learned the hard way in this instalment of Local Music Is a Dead Scene...

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Local Music Is a Dead Scene is proud to bring you another in our series of conversations with artists about their experiences making and playing music in their local music scenes

Scott hails from Cameron and Euan's home scene of Fife (including the towns of Dunfermline & Kirkcaldy) and is part of the 90's punk inspired Cheap Escape, as well as rising stars Shambolics

Scott joined MIADS for a conversation at the end of last year about how Fife sets itself apart from the larger cities of Scotland and why smaller scenes are worth paying attention to.

Our thanks to Scott for giving us his time for this special, we hope you enjoy this deep dive into the burgeoning scene of Fife...

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Check out CHEAP ESCAPE:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zRVQ1iWgb5jpV32QQxRmb?si=7RC8k-uGQi-_-Bv8TXTkjg

Check out SHAMBOLICS:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zxk4WkmkKRjPyjmmCRAUR?si=nVl7maUCTLSnegrO-unj2A

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VCfbcaw537W9rrXjJrQFx?si=UtTcd5b3TwaMIc0bc7wXqg

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Every great band needs to put on a great show - which is where we come in!

Music Is a Dead Scene is doing a series of episodes about being in a band and building it from day one, I don't know if we've mentioned it before?

Anyway, it's called LOCAL Music Is a Dead Scene, and on this episode we tell some bad gig stories and construct the perfect setlist so that you (yes, you!) can figure out how to play your first gig...

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SPOILERS for our setlist game - listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BOk4kqTk8VRY3HTc8EAFq?si=e09d32b5bf1649a4&pt=471a56167933108bc6898fda61d68ba7

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Local Music Is a Dead Scene presents its first in a series of specials covering artists (from around the globe!) and their experiences making and playing music in their local music scenes

Chicago's own Lukas of the bands Griefeater and bosses spoke to us at the end of last year about being a shoegaze artist in the city and the DIY culture that informs how they make their music.

Our thanks to Lukas for giving us his time for this special, we hope you enjoy this deep dive into his world and Chicago's thriving scenes...

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Check out GRIEFEATER:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5l1A3ghCnKwBz45CbmGmVH?si=bQlHy-G0Tqa6FzG_EuP8QA

Check out BOSSES:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RXw4AOgoIM7BVTH3axA3Z?si=p6DQ_MltROCTApPrM6WAMQ

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If you would like to listen to anything Lukas mentions in this episode - you can find it here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JSkEACXzFwIStcsj3oZYQ?si=ZssbdaCYTmyquBnpQtUNmg

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LOCAL Music Is a Dead Scene continues...

Now that 'the band' has been formed and songs are being rehearsed - the time has come to present your band to the world!

This episode we talk logos, photoshoots and social media - and how to navigate the tricky area of the business side of the band...

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Every band needs to do it, every band inevitably procrastinates for half the time.

Cameron and Euan discuss some their band practice hijinks and mishaps from over the years (and some more useful insights as well) before getting to the really important question - why the hell do we have two spellings of the word practice/practise in the U.K.?!

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https://www.dk-mba.com/blog/band-practice-tips

https://www.facebook.com/restisentertainment/videos/512647798528483/?rdid=b84Bs5PMbvMwhrSr#