Sometimes I blog about things that aren’t just about music… Surprise!
Here you will find all ‘n what not’ style posts that can be from anything tattoo, food, lifestyle related! These posts are conversations i’ve had with my husband, friends, family or even things I have thought about and thought “I wonder if anyone else does/like this”.
Take a tumble down this rabbit hole with me and be sure to share your thoughts! I love nothing more than sparking up a conversation… If you couldn’t already tell!
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- Behind Music n What NotHiya Nerds, Leanne here giving you a little background on me! The girl behind Music n What Not xo… Continue reading Behind Music n What Not
- Bullying and social mediaLets cut to the chase shall we… Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok… A few social medias of many. Which ever one(s) you use you will know its absolutely brutal out there. I’m quite lucky that the community I’ve been part of a Instagram… Continue reading Bullying and social media
- Costa Coffee – Gluten Update 2022The gluten free world has been shaken recently by the update that Costa coffee has swapped to a gluten containing oat milk as well as a soya milk with a may contain warning. Is this the end to a gluten free… Continue reading Costa Coffee – Gluten Update 2022
- Let down and disappointed; Covid 19 and the UK GovernmentIts no surprise that I, along with many others, feel completely mugged off by the government in light of the recent news. If you haven’t see it, a long story short is numerous parties were held and attended by our government… Continue reading Let down and disappointed; Covid 19 and the UK Government
- All I want for Christmas is…COELIAC FRIENDLY FOOD! Another year has come and gone so quickly, I cannot believe i’m saying it but it’s Christmas season! And what better way to get into spirit then thinking of all the food you can buy for the holiday… Continue reading All I want for Christmas is…
- Quick, Easy Meals for the Working ParentIt’s no secret that I am a parent, or that alongside blogging and creating content I am in full time employment. Therefore when it comes to feeding myself or my family a lot of the time it needs to be quick,… Continue reading Quick, Easy Meals for the Working Parent
- My skincare journeyMy skin has always been a problematic area for me and has often knocked my confidence. Here I talk about my skincare journey, how I got to where I am now and what product has helped me get there! … Continue reading My skincare journey
- Pregnancy Diary – Trimester 3This diary entry is a short one, as we were very much at home and that was it! Its also taken a very long time to come to terms with trimester 3 and what happened during birth. So much so that… Continue reading Pregnancy Diary – Trimester 3
- Weaning a Gluten Eating BabyMy top tips from my very current and recent experiences of weaning a gluten eating baby whilst living with Coeliac Disease!… Continue reading Weaning a Gluten Eating Baby
- Pregnant and in LockdownWhen I first started to write this my little one was nearly 6 months old and we were in Lockdown number 3 in the UK. Now as I share this our boy is 10 months old and our restrictions are slowly… Continue reading Pregnant and in Lockdown
- My Pregnancy Diary – Trimester TwoWhat Trimester Two was like for me during my first pregnancy. Being hit by social isolation, a pandemic and saying goodbye seeing family! … Continue reading My Pregnancy Diary – Trimester Two
- My Pregnancy Diary – Trimester OneLets go back to November 2019… 7th November 2019 I drove to work as normal, felt a twinge in my lower back which is quite normal for me and then I tried to get out of my car… I was stuck!… Continue reading My Pregnancy Diary – Trimester One
- My pregnancy diaryWelcome to my pregnancy diary introduction. Here I will be explaining what my pregnancy diary will consist of, why I am sharing it and how it will be shared… Disclaimer… As I am writing this post my baby boy is currently… Continue reading My pregnancy diary
- Dating with Coeliac DiseaseThis post contains my Top 4 Restaurants and Top 5 Non-Food Related Date Ideas! Perfect for dating with Coeliac Disease, especially if you are like me and dating someone who isn’t gluten free! … Continue reading Dating with Coeliac Disease
- Beryl’s Victoria Sponge CakeI’ve decided to name this recipe Beryl after my Great Nan, the OG of cake baking! This recipe is based off my Great Nan‘s and so it just felt right to name it after her. This recipe is Gluten Free, but… Continue reading Beryl’s Victoria Sponge Cake
- The Unlucky Side…Since the age of 13 I have struggled with constant pain in my joints, and it has and still is a very slow journey to finding a pain free and more enjoyable way of living. This post details the journey I’ve… Continue reading The Unlucky Side…
- The Start to my Coeliac Journey…My diagnosis of Coeliac Disease was a massive shock! I had no idea what Coeliac Disease was, that it was being tested for or even that I had been struggling with a dietary problem for so long! In January 2018 I… Continue reading The Start to my Coeliac Journey…
- Baked Oats Muffins RecipeA breakfast favourite of mine is baked oats! This is something I first became aware of when I was following the Slimming World plan around 6ish years ago. I still use the basics of the recipe but myself and my Mom… Continue reading Baked Oats Muffins Recipe
- Adventuring Through Music…It’s no secret whether you know me personally or only through reading the blog, that I just love finding out peoples tastes in music. Personally it doesn’t get better than discovering it of the people who are closest to you. Naturally… Continue reading Adventuring Through Music…
- Relax don't…. Wait what's your arm doing?Firstly, thank you for your patience with my absence. Secondly, blogging for me is about being honest. Sharing with you how things like music make me feel, experience and my general thoughts/opinions. Therefore this post is me being as honest as… Continue reading Relax don't…. Wait what's your arm doing?
- We’re No Heroes – Youth – Single ReviewWe’re No Heroes. What a name. What a statement. Their name on its own is compelling, their music? Even better. We’re No Heroes have released their long and anticipated single ‘Youth’. I managed to nab a sneaky peak just before the… Continue reading We’re No Heroes – Youth – Single Review
- "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 bolder lyrics. But the song that has really grabbed my attention is ‘Eyes Closed’. ‘Eyes Closed’ has a great chilled vibe… Continue reading "But he'll never stay, they never do"
- Album Review #4There is this band that I’ve listened to for as long as I can remember, and I have over played their albums and cat-scream sung over every song at least 400 times. And yet I found myself being a bit… Continue reading Album Review #4
- Seconds Apart – The Asylum Venue – April 21st 2017So it’s been a very long time since I last reviewed a gig and what better way to come out of this mini retirement I fell into, than to review a gig that was full of versatility and well brilliance!… Continue reading Seconds Apart – The Asylum Venue – April 21st 2017
- Hello. It’s me… The creator of Music and What NotSo a little bit later on in the year it’s been two years since Music and What Not became a thing. Over those two years there’s been some guest posts, some editing help and the introduction to What Not posts, building the blog up… Continue reading Hello. It’s me… The creator of Music and What Not
- Album Review #3So I’ve always thought this girl group were talented, however over the years they caught my eye for how they stand together showcasing that they are all different and still all as beautiful as each other. How they’ve made a stand… Continue reading Album Review #3
- "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 even like crying into a tube of Haagen Daz ice cream. One of my favourite examples of this currently, is the… Continue reading "I try to make the worst seem better…"
- 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 favourite things to do is to go to a show. I love the intimacy from small venues and I love the… Continue reading Get me to the gig!
- Casual dip into MerseysideOne of my deepest and greatest loves is exploring, and another is architecture. But then again I am a massive nerd, so when its the history behind a city or cute little village it always has me drawn in further. With… Continue reading Casual dip into Merseyside
- Gleam – Suki10c, Birmingham – 29.07.16Apathy was the first to take on the stage at Suki10c in Birmingham, UK on Friday 29th July 2016. The two piece band from Birmingham started their set with vibes and sounds similar to that of The Pretty Reckless and… Continue reading Gleam – Suki10c, Birmingham – 29.07.16
- Ellie Goulding – The Barclay Card Arena, Birmingham – 21.03.16In 2010, the single ‘Starry Eyed’ graced our ears. It was this moment I felt a magical feeling, that has not left me yet. I can safely say that purchasing ‘Lights’ was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made! Okay,… Continue reading Ellie Goulding – The Barclay Card Arena, Birmingham – 21.03.16
- '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 something we all do throughout our lives that’s unavoidable. However, something I love is creative risk taking. This is when you… Continue reading 'Watching Sextapes whilst Half Asleep'
- 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 college in Walsall, 4 guys came together and started making music… I say once upon a time, but it’s all… Continue reading Takeover Post #4 “Don’t tell me you’re okay…”
- Takeover Post #3 CHVRCHES / Mansionair – O2 Acadmey Birmingham – 25.11.2015Hey guys, quick message from me first (Leanne)! So I felt it was time to spice things up again and well I would like to introduce a Guest blogger to the blog! You may already have noticed the name floating… Continue reading Takeover Post #3 CHVRCHES / Mansionair – O2 Acadmey Birmingham – 25.11.2015
- "Sorry you're not"…… A winner!! Tell me all you got that? If you did, good! If not, read on and hopefully you’ll catch on! Enter Shikari; this should’ve made the title click straight away! They’re a UK band that mixes synth,… Continue reading "Sorry you're not"…
- Light You Up – The Asylum, Birmingham – 13.11.15Hey guys, December was a busy month with Christmas, New Year and family functions but here is the long and anticipated gig review of Light You Up! Hope you enjoy xo Light You Up were playing the Asylum: we had… Continue reading Light You Up – The Asylum, Birmingham – 13.11.15
- 2016!Happy New Year wonderful people of the world! I hope you’ve all had the absolute best celebrations and hopefully you aren’t hurting too much after partying! I just want to say a big ol’ THANK YOU to you all, as without you… Continue reading 2016!
- Sextapes – Subside, Birmingham – 10.12.15I’m going to start this post off by stating a few things about this gig. Firstly, the venue this gig took place at was brand new and this was the first show they had put on. So, as expected, some… Continue reading Sextapes – Subside, Birmingham – 10.12.15
- "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 and hate, is one of my favourite things. The perfect example of this was recently in my best pal’s car; just… Continue reading "I don't mind sentimental girls at times…"
- 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 even enjoy it is getting to know their music tastes. I am one for everyone deserves an opinion, and mine are… Continue reading Good can come out of the bad…
- Singing of Sex, Drugs and HarmoniesMost of the time, my posts are about rock and indie bands, and today I’m going to stray from this blogs norm i’ve accidentally created and tell all about another band I’ve got some big love for at the moment!… Continue reading Singing of Sex, Drugs and Harmonies
- Closure in Moscow – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 08.11.2015Surprise You’re Dead Music always get a good line up, and this was no exception. In one of my favourite venues, an amazing night unfolded… Rubio – Rubio were the first band to play and they were really something else, with… Continue reading Closure in Moscow – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 08.11.2015
- Turbowolf, Beasts & Loom – O2 Academy Birmingham – 13.10.2015October 28th I and Kirsty (who will be doing some guest posts) took another trip to the O2 Academy in our local town to watch our boys in Beasts whilst they were on tour with Turbowolf and Loom. … Continue reading Turbowolf, Beasts & Loom – O2 Academy Birmingham – 13.10.2015
- Ghost Town & Palisades – O2 Academy Birmingham – 21.10.15One of the perks of having this one great friend of mine, is she’s great for gigs. You wouldn’t understand even if I did try to explain, so I’ll leave a little mystery. This is another review of a gig… Continue reading Ghost Town & Palisades – O2 Academy Birmingham – 21.10.15
- 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, to break down and explain why I think they’re so good, and can’t stop listening to them! Ellie Goulding – Something in… Continue reading When two become… Trapped in your head because they're bangers!
- Skywalker – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 14.10.15As promised I have wrote a little review about the gig I went to last Wednesday (14th October) in my hometown. In this I’m not going to talk about individual songs but more the actual performances. The reason I went… Continue reading Skywalker – The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham – 14.10.15
- Album Review #2Released August 15th 2011. 2011 was the year I left school and began preparing for college. This summer was vital. I was preparing for the rest of my life, following the plan I had so carefully pieced together in my… Continue reading Album Review #2
- Graphic mindsSo this isn’t actually a post about music, but more about graphic design and the revamp of this blog! We see graphic design work everywhere; from every day logos, to car designs, to account profiles/avatars such as YouTubers profile… Continue reading Graphic minds
- Album Review #1I am absolutely in love with Years & Years. I’ve recently purchased their album and I can safely say there is not a song on there I don’t like. The following song is just pure bliss. I love the… Continue reading Album Review #1
- Bank Holidays & the single lifeAugust is officially over tomorrow here in the UK! That means the first ever takeover month has come to an end. As it was a test run any comments are more than welcome below! Now enough of that… Continue reading Bank Holidays & the single life
- TAKE OVER… #2Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening! Once again, it’s not Leanne, I’m Kirsty. Hey. So, Leanne asked me to write something quick about musical stuff for her blog (this brings me a lot of anxiety as I can honestly say I am the… Continue reading TAKE OVER… #2
- TAKE OVER.. #1Hey guys! No this is not Leanne, my name is Melissa and I have taken over for one post (and maybe some more in the future if this doesn’t go terribly). Ok then let’s get into this. Around 2… Continue reading TAKE OVER.. #1
- 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 of my nearest and dearest will be doing some little blogs for me! This means no blogs from me for the… Continue reading It's a takeover month!
- Stuck in my head…Songs that get stuck in your head can be the MOST annoying thing in the world, especially if they’re so catchy and absolutely awful. But today, I’m sat in work with two songs stuck in my head that are there… Continue reading Stuck in my head…
- Running…Nothing makes a run better than good weather and good music. This morning I went for an early(ish) run and thought, ‘Spotify, you are going to be my god today’. Selecting browse, then workout, I was greeted with multiple playlists… Continue reading Running…
- 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 years I haven’t been a fan of them. They would be played in my music lessons at school due to other… Continue reading Who'd have thought it…
- 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, on lunch, with Proof playing in my ears. Fighting the urge to sing really loudly (and terribly) in the staff kitchen.Proof… Continue reading Baby if I'm half the man I say I am…
- Hello…Hello! Welcome to my blog. My name is Leanne and this is technically my second blog. My first blog was completely music based and is still live, so it can be checked out (musicmainstream.blogspot.com), I focused on the Reading Festival and… Continue reading Hello…
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