Thursday, 14 October 2010

Posted by david_statter |
Rise to Remain hit the stage with the energy of a toddler on red bull and the crowd matched the bands enthusiasm despite only being at half strength. With their set lasting just under an hour the initial onslaught settled down, with the band playing several similar songs after another. The momentum picked up again with the last two songs bringing on a ‘wall of death’ followed by a ten minute mosh pit. Their set ended with a bow and a promise of...

Saturday, 2 October 2010

Posted by david_statter |
I started out with the intent to attack and degrade Bieber as a credible artist, content to join the rest of the Bieber-haters, despite having no real grounds for my dislike. Having actually read his biography and various fan sites, I find myself less certain. Even though I will never listen to his dreamy love songs through choice, I have a new respect for the 16 year old, having presumed that he was just the pretty face for a talented writer; I...

Friday, 1 October 2010

Posted by david_statter |
The other day I was chatting to a certain someone, they know who they are, and they introduced me to an aspiring artist from the states: Tyler Ward.At the age of 21, Tyler is a headstrong young artist with a range of talents, from singing and guitar playing, to music and video production. He hails from Colorado Springs and has an ever-growing fan base; much helped by the coverage he has received from his YouTube videos. He has his own recording setup...