That Break! This Feeling!

Artists blown away by audiences and vice-versa = This Feeling!

Louise Schofield presenter (also a This Feeling DJ over the weekend)

#TheZineUK - September 2021

Informative informal interviews by Louise Schofield where excited, exciting talents talk feedback, creative process and more!

Despite everything, artists are still coming through.

The Chase (who started their rock n roll dreams as child musicians) had just played their first major event.

Isle Of Wight is the daddy of music festivals and This Feeling is the mother of opportunity for guitar graced talent.

There’s a soft spot for both in our tale.

In the Skinner Brothers interview,  Zach reveals some introspect (and amusing) angles on being in the public eye.

It’s All Happening - Still!

Over the last five years, especially, grassroots venues have  witnessed a (r)evolution, despite mainstream media's opinion that "Guitar bands are OVER".  In a year of Manics, Inhaler AND The Lathums albums - to name but three (the latter two, also TF alumni) I’d tell these sofa critics, "nah, wakey wakey!"  Guitar genres and beats fuse, now that audiences make the trends.  

Lock-In. Rock out.

A tragic world needs musical joys for escapism.

In that vein, Lock-In blew the roof off This Feeling’s tent. Again, Isle Of Wight was their first festival! These uplifting, step-on-the-ladder tales are so needed.

Look again at TF “The Zone” social media and what a wealth of artists have to say.

Our  music world is devastated by the pandemic. Many things have to change.

Small venue communities like this, are a vocal blueprint for social collusion. Under the radar, over the rainbow.

Lou and Zach

Get involved at local shows like it's your last chance to dance with like-minded souls. Maybe one day, it will be, if we don't support each other.

Look what happens when they come together!

New music industrious add fresh talent to future potential by supporting a more diverse heritage: Mixing in working class to give the lucky posh some extra playmates.

We're all Playing Class Friends at gigs.

Some of the most heartwarming stories are unfolding and necessary, especially since Brexit piled on more misery. Just to be an artist or one of their allies, takes drive and determination. They deserve attention.

Spyres, for instance, are another band with a wealth of activity in the pipeline for popular music’s alternative tapestry. The reactions from their headline set at This Feeling set are jungle telegraph fireworks.

Nottingham in the area at This Feeling’s ReWired Festival Weekend (August 2021 - London/Leeds)

TheZineUK doc, in turn, consistently has new threads to weave, because we’re all part of a (perfectly imperfect) artful and rising entertainment network.

It doesn't look, think, sound or act like the old guard.

It's not so busy trying to be clique / cliche that it doesn't feel passionate, fun (and frankly often bonkers!).

It’s a moving movement and This Feeling are in the eye of a storming storm.

Want a great series to watch. It’s more Nutflakes than Netflix, but still, follow all these tales as they unfold. Gripping tunes.

Massive thanks (as ever!) to Mikey, George, Zone Rangers, the interviewees and our "Lullaby Lou" for these engaging and revealing chats. Very best wishes all, for the future - oh, and there’s more to come!

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