I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.
Billy Joel
Well fancy seeing you here…
What’s with the current epidemic of throwing things at the stage?
Recently I have found myself having the same conversation over and over, whether with my husband or my friends the…
Happy (almost) 1st Birthday… again
It’s nearly been a year since I brought back Music n What Not and not a lot has happened in…
You Me At Six – Deep Cuts
Hey music nerds and welcome to my first official post back in the Music n What Not chair! I hope…
Behind Music n What Not
Hiya Nerds, Leanne here giving you a little background on me! The girl behind Music n What Not xo
Adventuring Through Music…
It’s no secret whether you know me personally or only through reading the blog, that I just love finding out…
We’re No Heroes – Youth – Single Review
We’re No Heroes. What a name. What a statement. Their name on its own is compelling, their music? Even better. …
"But he'll never stay, they never do"
I absolutely love Halsey at the moment, from her beautifully unique voice to her bold fashion and her even…
Album Review #4
There is this band that I’ve listened to for as long as I can remember, and I have over…
Seconds Apart – The Asylum Venue – April 21st 2017
So it’s been a very long time since I last reviewed a gig and what better way to come…
Hello. It’s me… The creator of Music and What Not
So a little bit later on in the year it’s been two years since Music and What Not became a thing. Over those…
Album Review #3
So I’ve always thought this girl group were talented, however over the years they caught my eye for how they…
"I try to make the worst seem better…"
I am one for enjoying a song that makes you feel the emotions behind it, whether thats empowerment or…
Get me to the gig!
As a music blogger, it is no surprise that I love music. Its also no surprise that one of my…
Gleam – Suki10c, Birmingham – 29.07.16
Apathy was the first to take on the stage at Suki10c in Birmingham, UK on Friday 29th July 2016.…
Ellie Goulding – The Barclay Card Arena, Birmingham – 21.03.16
In 2010, the single ‘Starry Eyed’ graced our ears. It was this moment I felt a magical feeling, that has…
'Watching Sextapes whilst Half Asleep'
The act of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a final goal. Risk taking. Its…
Takeover Post #4 “Don’t tell me you’re okay…”
Hey guys, here she is again the lovely guest blogger Kirsty! xo Once upon a time, in an old…
Takeover Post #3 CHVRCHES / Mansionair – O2 Acadmey Birmingham – 25.11.2015
Hey guys, quick message from me first (Leanne)! So I felt it was time to spice things up again…
"Sorry you're not"…
… A winner!! Tell me all you got that? If you did, good! If not, read on and hopefully…
Light You Up – The Asylum, Birmingham – 13.11.15
Hey guys, December was a busy month with Christmas, New Year and family functions but here is the long and…
2016!
Happy New Year wonderful people of the world! I hope you’ve all had the absolute best celebrations and hopefully you…
Sextapes – Subside, Birmingham – 10.12.15
I’m going to start this post off by stating a few things about this gig. Firstly, the venue this…
"I don't mind sentimental girls at times…"
Talking to people, whether it’s friends, relatives, strangers, anyone at all, about their music tastes, preferences, what they like…
Good can come out of the bad…
I’m not a huge fan of meeting new people, but one of the reasons I deal with it and…
Singing of Sex, Drugs and Harmonies
Most of the time, my posts are about rock and indie bands, and today I’m going to stray from…
Closure in Moscow – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 08.11.2015
Surprise You’re Dead Music always get a good line up, and this was no exception. In one of my favourite…
Turbowolf, Beasts & Loom – O2 Academy Birmingham – 13.10.2015
October 28th I and Kirsty (who will be doing some guest posts) took another trip to the O2 Academy…
Ghost Town & Palisades – O2 Academy Birmingham – 21.10.15
One of the perks of having this one great friend of mine, is she’s great for gigs. You wouldn’t…
When two become… Trapped in your head because they're bangers!
This post is a little different to the usual. I’ve picked two new songs that have recently been released,…
Skywalker – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 14.10.15
As promised I have wrote a little review about the gig I went to last Wednesday (14th October) in…
Album Review #2
Released August 15th 2011. 2011 was the year I left school and began preparing for college. This summer was…
Album Review #1
I am absolutely in love with Years & Years. I’ve recently purchased their album and I can safely say…
Bank Holidays & the single life
August is officially over tomorrow here in the UK! That means the first ever takeover month has come…
TAKE OVER… #2
Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening! Once again, it’s not Leanne, I’m Kirsty. Hey. So, Leanne asked me to write something quick…
TAKE OVER.. #1
Hey guys! No this is not Leanne, my name is Melissa and I have taken over for one post…
It's a takeover month!
ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT LADIES AND GENTS! This is just some news; I’ve decided that August shall be takeover month; some…
Stuck in my head…
Songs that get stuck in your head can be the MOST annoying thing in the world, especially if they’re…
Running…
Nothing makes a run better than good weather and good music. This morning I went for an early(ish) run…
Who'd have thought it…
Sometimes you just don’t like a song. Or even an artist/band. That was me with Bring Me The Horizon. For…
Baby if I'm half the man I say I am…
I always have (and always will have) a HUGE amount of love for Paramore. Right now, I’m sat in work,…
Hello…
Hello! Welcome to my blog. My name is Leanne and this is technically my second blog. My first blog was…
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