With their latest single released TODAY, we thought it would be a good oppertunity to catch up with Ruby Hive, about their latest single You Mix…

For those who haven’t heard of you, how would you describe yourself?

We are Ruby Hive – a quirky indie pop band based in London. We make the kind of music you would hear in the opening scene of a movie, where the main character is very very very late but still chooses to stop briefly to shoot finger guns at themselves in the bathroom mirror.

Where did music start for you?

Ruby Hive started in 2017 as a reaction to the melancholy we all saw in London’s indie scene. We signed up to our local open mic night as a one off thing  but we had so much fun playing that we have not stopped ever since. 

You recently released your first track You Mix. Is this a hint at more new music on the way?

Yes, new music is on the horizon;)

Who produced your latest music? Have you worked with them before? How was it working with them?

Our music is organic, fair-trade and locally produced… or no haha, it is not really produced, but our dear friend Douglas Drvota is our mixing engineer and Ted Swords our mastering engineer. We could not be happier about the finished tracks and the friendships that have grown from working together. 

Where does the inspiration for your music come from?

We are inspired by everyday life, big stories that play out before us or just a little quote in the magazine. It’s everything in between Swedish indie acts like Håkan Hellström, to Disney Channel intros. We listen a lot to a band called Lake Street Dive at the moment and an up and coming artist called Sammy Rae and the friends, they are brilliant!

Can we expect any music videos on the way?

Yes! Don’t even blink.

Any plans to play any festivals or gigs this year?

Lotsa plans, nothing announced yet – but if you are in Sweden this summer, we are coming for you!

Where can we find out more about you?

You can find us on:

Instagram @rubyhive
Facebook RubyHive
Twitter @rubyhlve

Or @ any Wetherspoons, table 12.

Anything you would like to tell us?

Be kind, stay creative and always paint outside the lines – also, we have a few London shows this spring – so come rock your socks off!

We would like to thank Ruby Hive for taking the time to answer our questions and wish them all the best for this year!

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To help those who haven’t heard of Attic Theory before, how would you describe yourself and most liken yourselves to?

We describe our music as ‘Alternative Sexy Groove Rock’. Our sound is pulled together through so many different influences and styles that we don’t really sound like any other rock band.

You recently released My Own Design. What’s the inspiration for this song?

‘My Own Design’ is inspired by a breakdown in communication within a relationship and the realization that both parties, have become people they don’t even recognize in the mirror anymore, and should not be together. Lyrically, I wanted to mix things up a bit so I made a few alterations to the original subject matter. In ”my version“ of events, one person has come to their senses and has realized they have become a slave of their own making… a slave of their own design… and the other, is hosting their very own pity party and hasn’t grasped that the relationship is over.

Is this a hint at more new music on the way?

We’ve just won ‘Best New Band at the Planet Rock ‘The Rocks’ awards so we have decided to record a new single to give our fans, our ‘Theorists’ new music sooner than they thought, as a thank you for voting for us. The next recording will include new recruit, Matt Lawler on 3rd guitar. 

Who produced the track, and how was it working with them? 

We recorded the track at the Motor Museum Recording Studio in Liverpool.  ‘My Own Design’ was produced by Loic Gailard. Loic understands rock music, he made the final product big, bright, bold and beautiful and is so easy to work with. At one point in the vocal recording process, I started flagging, so Loic got me a dumb bell and made me do curls before I could sing again. It got the blood pumping and clearly worked ha ha ha ha the breath you can hear at the beginning of the track, is me doing curls ha ha ha ha 

Did you experience any unexpected advise or criticism along the way? 

We attended consultations and workshops with Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons) and Rob Town (Panic Cell) from Lightening in a bottle and they were pretty eye opening. We received honest, constructive advice about our songs, our image and the direction of Attic Theory.  

Rob and Toby could see something in us and worked to unleash that very beast.

It can sometimes be hard to hear feedback about your music as your band, is your baby, but every comment from LIAB was followed by positive reinforcement, suggestions and guidance to point us in the right direction. it was an enlightening process.

Who made the single artwork?

I put single artwork together with my wife-to-be Kelly and she took the picture. People think it’s photoshopped but it isn’t. We purchased a cake with the band image on, bought personalised cake toppers and candles and used a black sheet as the back drop. Couldn’t have turned out any better. Then we cut up the cake and ate ourselves ha ha ha ha 

Have you shared a show (supported) any big bands before? 

We’ve done quite a few, actually. Most recent, we’ve just completed a UK and European tour as direct support for American rockers Tantric, we’ve supported multi-platinum and gold selling artist Candlebox and have just supported Brit-Rockers Terrorvision, who have won a plethora of Kerrang awards over the years. The support slots keep getting bigger and bigger.

What’s your most interesting story from a gig?

When we were on tour with Tantric, their singer Hugo wasn’t used to the cool weather so slept a lot in the tour van. On the way to Bannermans in Edinburgh, Hugo may have unintentional become my ‘snuggle buddy’ and fell asleep across me. Everyone was taking pictures of us and I tried to get one and Hugo slowly opened his eyes, saw me, give a cheeky smile and went back to sleep. Later that night, on stage, Hugo thanked me for being his new ‘snuggle buddy’ and said it was the best sleep he’s had in ages. This whole experience then lead to me taking pictures of all of the guys asleep and photoshopping a human body part into their mouths. Pictures available on request ha ha ha ha 

Lots of artists have a ‘stage presence’. What’s yours? 

We thrive on making our live shows as entertaining as possible. We try to make the audience comfortable and interact with the them throughout the show. They’ve paid to have a good time and it’s our job to deliver. 

What is some advice you’d give to someone who wants to make music? 

Don’t give up! We create music that we believe in and have put a lot of hard work and dedication into this band. We never thought we’d see our band on an awards list with the likes of Def Leppard, Foo Fighters, The Who and Slash. They are all among the big winners of ‘The Rocks 2020’ awards. It’s an amazing feeling to be on a list of that magnitude. 

Where can we find out more about you?

You can find out more about us from our website and social media. We are proactive on social media so don’t be afraid to comment on posts or message us.

Website URL:  www.attictheory.co.uk

Facebook URL:  www.facebook.com/attictheory

Twitter URL:  www.twitter.com/attictheory

Instagram URL: http://www.instagram.com/attictheoryband/

Anything else you would like to tell us?

Attic Theory’s next show will be with Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond and Mr. Ted at O2 Academy, Liverpool on Thursday 12th March. Tickets available at attictheory.co.uk/store 

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With his latest release Run, and just getting back to the UK from New Zealand, I thought it would be a good opportunity to catch up with Ben about his music.

For those who haven’t heard of you before, how would you describe yourself and your music?

Well I’d like to think my music is energetic and uplifting. Hopefully I occasionally match these qualities as a person… Yeah probably not. 

Where did music begin for you?

In my bedroom in Tynemouth in the UK where I grew up, around the age of 8 when I first picked up an old acoustic guitar. But I guess getting into music probably started much younger than that on trips in the car with a cassette player listening to a mix of The Beatles, The Spice Girls and ‘The Smurfs Go Pop’. Haha. Bloody hell. (I assure you my music taste is better now than when I was four).

Which artists do you take inspiration from?

I’d probably say I take inspiration from the musicians I am surrounded by over here in Western Australia. I have some very talented mates: Michael Dunstan, Dave Sonntag, Luke Fox, Kallidad to name a few. And I get a lot of inspiration from metal, electronic, world, blues, folk, roots genres. I’m a big fan of instrumental music and how you can tell a story of evoke a feeling without words.

You recently released your latest single – Run. Who produced the single, and have you worked with them before? How was it working with them?

I worked with Andy Lawson who has his studio out in the hills of Perth. I’d wanted to work with him for a few years, but he’s always booked out so far in advance. A testament to his amazing work.

Is this single a hint at more new music on the way?

It was intended as a stand-alone piece for now, but the sound is probably a hint of the general direction I’m continuing in.

Where did the inspiration for the lyrics come from?

The lyrics came from running. It’s my longest-standing love alongside music. For me it’s a tool for all things positive – you never regret going out and getting the blood pumping. And I just wanted to keep the lyrics a touch poetic, rather than being anything too literal. Nobody wants to hear a song about bunions and nipple rash, do they. Haha.

Any plans for any tours or festivals this year?

I’ve just finished up a New Zealand tour and I do believe I’ll be back over to the UK for a tour and a run of festivals in the summer. Keen!

What is that one gig you will always remember playing?

Hmm there are a few for different reasons. But one that seems to stick out was when I played Green Man Festival in Wales in 2018. It was a really good stage and I had a good crowd from the start. But something had been up with my guitar on that tour and I had been snapping so many strings, which is unusual. Sure enough, I think not even one minute into the start of my set, TWO strings snapped at the same time. And then the song after another string snapped. As a solo artist you don’t have a drummer or rhythm guitarist to fill the void while you change strings, so I was forced to talk a bit of shit. It could have gone either way, but fortunately the crowd was with me and it just made the energy and interaction of the show so much better. Sometimes the best things come out of something going wrong.

Where would you hope to be this time next year?

I’d like to have released more music and be keeping busy on the road. Slightly better stages and time slots each year at festivals. And to stay happy of course.

Where can we find out more about you?

The usual Facebook and Instagram thing. And my music is everywhere on the usual online platforms; Spotify, Apple Music etc.

Anything else you would like to tell us? 

Have a bloody wonderful day will ya 🙂

After the release of the video for their latest single When The Night Is Over, I thought it would be good to catch up with the band.

For those who haven’t heard of Six To Fix before, how would you describe yourselves and liken yourselves to?

Six To Fix is an indie rock band with some electronic sounds. You can find melodies alongside catchy choruses, guitars and keyboards. There are influences by The Killers, The 1975, U2… some classics and some modern influences that give us our personal sound. 

Who’s in the band and how did you all meet?

We are four members: Alfonso (vocals), Pau (bass), Adrian (drums) and Sergio (guitar). We met ourselves in the band and we became friends after that.

You released your latest single When The Night Is Over recently. Is this a hint at more new music on the way?

Yes, we are currently recording the new album ‘Imagination’. It’ll be out there soon.

Who produced this music? Have you worked with them before? What was it like working with them?

‘When the night is over’ was produced by Julian Emery, who has worked with Nothing but thieves, and the song was mixed by Adam Noble, who worked with Biffy Clyro, U2, Placebo… It’s a great experience working with them, Julian is always bringing ideas and we learned a lot working with him. And Adam’s mix is the icing on the cake, bringing the song that powerful sound.

Where did the inspiration for these come from?

Up and downs of life are the inspiration for this song. It’s like ‘things can go wrong, but tomorrow will be another day’.

You also recently released the video for When The Night Is Over. How was that to make, and who directed it?

The video was directed by Fernando from Salinas Agency, we had worked with him before. It was funny to make it, the first part is a couple arguing and then making peace, and the other part is the band in the room with them trying to make them calm down.

Is there any plans for any festivals or any gigs this year?

Yes, we have some dates for festivals and gigs scheduled in Spain, and we’ll try to tour in other countries soon. 

Where can we find out more about you?

You can go to www.sixtofix.com or search for Six to Fix on social networks.

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

If you like our music don’t forget to follow us on social networks and streaming services. And thank you for supporting us!

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For those who haven’t heard of WD-HAN before, how would you describe the band and liken yourself to?

Hey, what’s up?! We’re WD-HAN (which stands for We Don’t Have A Name) from Tampa Bay, Florida. We’re a rock trio that blends an alternative style with big, balls-out blues.  If you have Black Keys next to Third Eye Blind next to Muse on your playlists, we’ll get along fine!

Who’s in the band and how did you all meet?

We’re Lea on drums, Cal on guitar and Spence as lead singer. We have a really tight-knit group – Lea and Spence are married, as are Cal and our manager. We all met in high school and have been best friends and band mates since. 

being so “ride or die” would be pretty intense for a lot of bands, but we really work hard to respect each other as artists and keep in good communication. It’s worked pretty well so far!

Where did making music first start for you?

That answer is probably different for each of us, for instance Lea was in an awesome all female band in middle school before joining WD-HAN. However, we all really got our start making music for real when we got together as a band in our current format. 

We’ve now been writing and recording together for over a decade and we really feel like we’ve hit our stride in the last couple of years, starting with our debut album, Kings of Castles. 

Where did the inspiration for the lyrics for ICARUS come from and what does the song mean to you?

When you’re an artist and working on it every day, you don’t have to look far for inspiration – the enormity of the challenge you’re facing is plenty of fuel for the fire. ICARUS is about being someone with a goal that any reasonable person would “know” to be too big, and just going for it anyway. 

Anyone that’s an artist is like that, and we all have to just ignore any kind of noise and keep trying to fly to the sun, over and over, no matter what happens. 

Is this single a hint at more new music on the way?

Hell yes! 2020 is going to be our most prolific year yet. We just completed 4 new songs in the studio and are planning on releasing a new song every month for the entire year.

Who produced the music? Have you worked with them before, and what was it like working with them?

Our latest three songs were produced by Alex Arias. Making Summertime Star Sign, Spaceman and Icarus last year was the first time we’d worked with him and it was a blast. We definitely clicked and felt that the music we made was the most “us” art we’d put out yet, while Alex’s influence brought the production to a new level. 

We worked with Alex again in January of 2020, and see no reason for that not to continue. We make a great team and he’s a hell of a producer.

Any plans to go on tour, or to play any festivals this year?

Definitely! Our focus in recent times has been on the studio and recording side of things, but now we have essentially 7 new songs either just out or about to come out, we have plans to tour the Southeast USA and will be adding many dates in the coming months. You can check out where we’ll be playing on our website: www.wdhan.com.

Where do you hope to be this time next year?

Doing the exact same thing, but to a larger audience. Making and putting out new music is what this is all about, so it would be amazing to continue that trend and keep expanding as artists.

What is one piece of advice you would give to anyone trying to get their name out there?

Keep going! Being a musician isn’t a journey with a destination and no matter what audience you reach you’ll always want to do more. Be diligent, work your ass off and just keep being an artist. Don’t let any number of “reasons” stop you from doing your thing!

Where can we find out more about you?

We’re really active on Instagram, and we post updates about all shows on Facebook as well. Also, you can subscribe on our website at www.wdhan.com.

Anything else you would like to tell us?

Thank you so much for having us on the blog! It’s truly an honor and we hope to collaborate again in the future as we release more music.
To any fans or those we’re just meeting who are thinking of checking out our music, thank you so much for listening! It means more than the world and we promise to never stop trying to fly to the sun. 

Love,
WD-HAN

Photos from Laia Gore

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