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Introducing BEX, the indestructible master of punk. Every once in a while here at Makeit-loud.com we have a WTF was that! moment.  Today is one such day, as we get to write about the Queen of power noise BEX.  A brief chat with BEX leaves you with the distinct impression you are in the presenceContinue reading “BEX – The indestructible Master of Punk”

Do musicians choose their instruments, or do the instruments choose them?  This was something I was pondering whilst watching Her Orange Coat busk in Leeds recently.  A Ukulele isn’t the regular weapon of choice for high street troubadours, but in the hands of Her Orange Coat it’s remarkably effective and perfectly complements her songs.  HerContinue reading “A Ukulele and Her Orange Coat”

3 bands to look out for in 2023. It’s that time of year again!  Time for music publications around the world to offer their insights in to who will be the breakout acts in 2023.  Many publications opt for an extensive list in a kind of ‘spray and pray’ approach.  Well we don’t operate thatContinue reading “3 For 2023”

In the first two parts of our occasional series ‘Guitarists to Watch’ we brought you German YouTube sensation Elylva and the Maestro of British political flamenco Stacey McMullen.  Today we’re introducing you to Liam Mulpetre, the wild man of street performance.  Wonder down Northumberland Street in Newcastle and you’ll find a wall of sound wedgedContinue reading “Guitarists to Watch (Part 3) – Liam Mulpetre”

Are you sticky? Question:  In which 3 cities around the world are people most likely to listen to new music? Answer:  At the end of this article. Nowadays it’s easier than ever to be seen and heard, but harder to get noticed.  The plethora of video sharing and audio streaming channels have made artists moreContinue reading “Are You Sticky?”

To tour or not to tour, that is indeed the question of the moment.  If the experience of Bristol punk rock band IDLES is anything to go by, the answer would probably be NOT to tour.  As reported in Rolling Stone magazine, it took the band 12 months to get a visa to gig inContinue reading “To Tour or Not To Tour – That is the Question”

On a recent staycation in Somerset, I took the opportunity to climb Little Solsbury Hill.  It’s a flat-topped hill with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the spa town of Bath in the distance.  Now, since this is a music website and not a travel blog, you might ask why I’m putting pen toContinue reading “Solsbury Hill”

Which is the most important, stage craft or stage presence? Stage presence can be defined as the allure or magnetism of a performer.  The artist grasps your attention from the outset, and holds it throughout their performance.  It’s said that someone with great stage presence can hold an audience in the palm of their hand.  Continue reading “Stage Presence versus Stage Craft”

Howie Hill is one of the most creative and multi-talented people I’ve met in 30+ years of covering the music industry.  He can play just about any instrument you throw at him (I’m sure he could get a tune out of a washing machine if you asked him to).  As a photographer, he’s covered theContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Howie”

During lockdown acoustic guitar sales have soared.  It seems everyone is looking for new ways to express themselves.  It’s one thing to pick up a guitar, but another thing completely to sound like Paco de Lucía.  Generally regarded as the world’s greatest flamenco guitarist, Paco de Lucía wowed audiences with his ability to fuse traditionalContinue reading “Guitarists to Watch (Part 2) – Stacey McMullen”