Pirate Studios: the global network of studios creating opportunities for all walks of music Pirate Studios comes from humble beginnings, and unarguably with the best interests of the musician at its core. Founded to combat the rising costs of studio hire for musicians; a community-driven ethos has been in place straight from the get go. Just over two years ago, the company consisted of a…
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Hi everyone As part of a new feature, Fresh On The Net team members are sharing Spotify playlists with you of music that feeds their souls, warms their cockles and lifts their spirits – or purely music they think is worth sharing. This week the lovely man that is Chris Bye picks some fine tunage. Tracklist DUSTY STRAY – Drowning Horses WINTER OF '82 – Bless…
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Chosen by our readers over the past three days, this week's Fresh Faves are reviewed by Team Freshnet's Chris Bye, moonlighting from his other life as Music Relationship Manager for the North at Arts Council England and tipster for Amazing Radio. I love the smell of cordite in the morning. Yes good people, Autumn is once again upon us… The nostalgic glow of the bonfire;…
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“Making music is just what I do… I never thought anyone would give me money for it.” I’ve lost track of the amount of times I’ve heard this from songwriters and bands. But they couldn’t be more wrong. As long as you are prepared to do a bit of legwork there really are oodles of options out there – including the PRS for Music Foundation,…
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"The trees are bare," sang Bing Crosby many years ago, "but I can feel the scent of roses in the air… It's June in January". Well here in Manchester I have to report that pretty much the opposite is true. Yes indeed good people, the summer has been and gone. We have had our brief window of sun, it popped its head around the corner…
Read MoreMan alive, what have you guys been eating? Well whatever it is, keep at it as the resulting noises spewed forth from your respective orifices has been nothing short of incredible. Seriously, we had a hell of a time trying to whittle the original list down for the listening post, so good people, we salute you. Anywho... you, the discerning public have now cast your…
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