Stop Drop Rock Tour

 

I've mentioned this a few times before but this is the Stop Drop Rock Tour featuring Taking Hayley, The City Calls, My Extraordinary and The Famous Class all as rotating headliners meaning that each one will perform as headliner when they are in their hometown and then Hollywood will act as the support act for them all. Although every band will perform at every stop of the tour.
I will be at the London stop so if anyone is there come and say Hi. If you haven't got your tickets left then there is still time to do so.

Abbie xox

March/April Tours

This is just a record of all the tours that I know are going on in March and April - I am sure there are loads more and there is even stuff going on in May but I've tried to keep it all focused on these two months. I've put in everything that I can think of so hopefully one of them will appeal to you. I've just put the posters below as there are too many to write about but they are featured in no particular order.

That is just a few of them that are going on, I am sure there are so many more but these are the ones that I keep noticing everywhere. Is anyone going to any?

Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Week Commencing: Monday 20th February 2012
Quick 2 minutes

This week Taking Hayley got through to the next round of the Red Bull Bedroom Jam so make sure you check out their bedroom jam tomorrow at 5pm. And they are also on the stop drop rock tour this April so if you want to see them live then make sure you get down to that. I know I'll be checking out the London show. The other tour I'm going to be seeing is the Loud Noises tour from Room 94 so don't forget to go down and check that out if you get a chance. Especially as they released their new lyric video this week for their latest song "You Got It Wrong", it's a really great song and can now be bought from iTunes. So make sure you go and grab that if you haven't already got it. I can tell you that it's already featured in my top played songs.
The other tour this side of Easter (well there are loads actually) is the Just Me Again tour, it looks like it should be really good although I currently don't have any plans to go, so if you do go let me know how it went.

I can tell you that there is a lot to be expected from A Day Overdue this year, I've heard a couple of their plans and I can assure you that they are going to be big so make sure you keep an eye out for them.

Beyond Recall are going to be supporting Attack Attack at their Bristol show, from what I can gather the Beyond Recall guys are extremely happy about this. It's going to be such a good experience for them and they'll get to play to share their music to a whole new group of people.
The Natives have released a sneaky peek at some of their new material. It's a really good song called "Big Plan" so I can't wait to hear a bit more from them in the near future.
Out of interest are there any bands that anybody would like to see come together for a tour? What would be your dream touring bands?

UK Chart
This weeks number three is DJ Fresh with Hot Right Now, number two is Emeli Sande with Next to Me and this weeks UK number one is Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye.

Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Week Commencing: Monday 9th January 2011

Quick 2 minutes

I'm starting to get crazily excited for all the tours that are taking place this year, I just wish that I had enough money to attend them all because there are some really awesome bands hitting the roads. I'll try to update you on as many as I can but it is easy to forget but I'd say that pretty much any developing band will be touring this year. Talking of tours Room 94's loud noises tour is in March but they are also planning an August tour already as they have asked to take The Survival Code with them. I was more than excited when I found out this news and demanded The Survival Code to do it. So fingers crossed we will be seeing them around more too. I can also inform you that Kaleidophone are going to be releasing some new material soon so make sure you keep an eye out for that.

And I can now officially tell you about the April Stop, Drop, Rock tour. This is the one that I am uber excited about especially because of the line up. It's being organised in a really cool way where the bands alternate each time for who will headline the show. I admit I'm a little upset that Taking Hayley aren't going to be headlining in London but The Famous Class are which will be even better. Also involved is My Extraordinary, The City Calls and then support will be given from Hollywood. The way it works is that all 5 bands will perform at each stop of the tour and then each band will headline their own home town show. It's only a four stop tour so unfortunately it's not that long but hopefully there is one close enough to you that you can go along to. Tickets for Newcastle, Southampton and Birmingham are £6 and then tickets for London are £7, I hate the way London is always more expensive but some things are out of our control due to London being an expensive place.

This section is not going to be two minutes long this time, but I just wanted to give a shout out to FYI and ask little favour, could you all please rate FYI (5 stars would be good) on the Red Bull Bedroom Jam. They are a really great band but because they aren't a stereotypical band for the competition people aren't being very nice. The idea of these competitions is to support and promote not all the negative attitude, it's just shameful for people to act in that way. That is the reason why some music competitions get a bad reputation because of the people that do things like that. It'd be really great if you could just spare a few seconds of your time to vote for them, they've worked really hard and they deserve to do well. Plus they are really lovely people and have been really supportive to me. It's time to give something back, so pretty please drop them a quick (5 star) vote. It'd mean the world to me and I know it would to them too. Thank you very much to all of you that do vote for them, of course its down to you to vote for who you like as a band and I know that I've also voted for a couple of other bands in the competition but that is the great thing about it you can vote for as many different bands.  

http://www.redbullbedroomjam.com/band/fyi/

UK Chart

This weeks number three is Mama Do the Hump by Rizzle Kicks, in second place is Good Feeling my Flo Rida and this weeks number one is by the wonderful Jessie J with Domino. This is this weeks number 1.

Abbie xox

Music Clothes

Those of you that know me will realise that I'm not a fashion expert, I try to keep with the style but I wouldn't ever say I'd be a fashion icon or trend setter, not in the slightest. I'm one of those people that when sees expensive clothing that I slowly put it down and walk out of the store. But the purpose of this post isn't to tell you about my poor dress sense and my unwillingness to give away money but instead to tell you about some amazing companies which I am very much in love with.

I always call them music clothing because they are (as it sounds) small companies that sell their own clothing which is usually fitting to music along with organising tours or touring with different bands that they closely support.

Some really great ones are:

- Stop Drop Rock which I've posted about a million times with the lovely Conor, check out my original post on them if you don't know about them. But they also tour a lot with various bands although as much as I go on about them I still haven't been to a tour that they've been at, which is probably good because I'd spend too much money. Anyway, I love their clothes and I think it depends on your tastes which items you will personally like. And there is also the SDR Magazine coming out soon ran by Chris (he used to be a partner of SDR clothing but has recently left) so make sure your ready for that because it will be amazing once its ready.
- Hands Up which oddly enough is also ran by a Connor (I know very little about Hands Up) in Glasgow but basically it's sort of a similar principal as SDR (just not nearly quite as good - I'm biased). Hands Up also sells merchandise at a lot of local shows to him but he is also touring in Spring next year which I slightly hold a grudge to but that isn't a story for today. But the tour sounds great and is all in aid of charity and although I still have the grudge against it the support bands that have been announced (A Season of Secrets, High Hopes, City Surrender, Black Echo and more) are great so I plan to still attend.

- Drop Dead are quite a big clothing company and are quite developed but I thought I'd give them a little mention because they are quite popular with most people. And this company sponsors a lot of amazing bands such as A Day to Remember, Drapers, Gallows, You Me At Six and so many more bands.

- Reckless is a very small and new company from my hometown of Kent having only started in October 2011. It's still so early that I don't think they even have their own website yet. The bands that they support are take a stand, trophys and bury the betrayal.

- Live A Little supports the band Just Me Again and I really don't know much about this company. The range of clothing that they currently offer is very limited but I'm sure that will be able to increase in the future.

- Hallow started in 2009 by three friends, their clothing is available in 17 different countries. The three boys that started the company are always looking to improve it and hope to meet the demand of their customers.

- Paint the stars are a small company that makes clothing for males and females. It seems asthough the inspiration for their designs comes from their own personal experiences.

-  Pulp are one that really does need to be mentioned, they are more of an alternative company but they do have a large variety of clothing so I think for them that there is something for everyone to like. Pulp actually have their own stores across the country where they also hold band signings on frequent occasions but also Pulp showcases various other designers work.

Abbie xox

Weekly Upate

Week Commencing: 21st November 2011

I've decided that these weekly updates are too boring so I'm going to include a quick typing 2 minutes where I can type everything that I can think of which you might be understanding which I've found out over the week. This is the first one:
Room 94 have announced that they are holding a free show in London on 21st December (I have applied for tickets and will hopefully be going), Stop Drop Rock are starting their creation of their magazine and are hoping to get it out to you soon. Concept are releasing their debut single, (i think) on the 11th December but I know that the date has moved from what it originally was. FYI are planning how to conquer the rest of England with their music.


Two minutes goes by really quickly, it's actually surprising how little I managed to type in the short space of two minutes. But that is the first 2 minute type up.


Down to the important stuff, this weeks UK top three. In third place is Good Feeling by Flo Rida, second is the wonderful Olly Murs with Dance with me Tonight. And still this weeks UK number one is We Found Love by Rihanna.

Abbie xox

Stop, Drop, Rock - Magazine

If anyone out their read my blog often then you would be picking up on my love for Stop, Drop, Rock who are an amazing little company who seem to be doing a bit of everything.
At the moment they are considering starting their own magazine, but they want your opinions of what to include in it.
So far they are thinking a new music section but that's about it so far. (it's a very new idea)
Tweet them at @stopdroprock if you have any ideas for them or comment on this post and I'll pass any ideas over to them. I am so excited about their magazine, it'll be amazing.

Also just wanted to say that FYI are doing lots of twitcams lately (although they do crash a lot), but if anyone has become a fan of them like I have then they are worth checking out. Visit their twitter @FYIOfficial for the links needed to see and chat to them. They read pretty much every comment you send them and always reply back to you. It's even just nice if you fancy a chat and some good music.

Abbie xox

Stop, Drop, Rock - Free Delivery

Just a quick message to you all to say that Stop, Drop, Rock Clothing are offering free delivery on all of their items available to mourn the end of the tour, which I hear was amazing. I didn't get to make this one which I am still disappointed about, but hopefully next year I'll be there. Conor and Chris have worked so hard on the tour and seeing as it's now over you can support them by purchasing some of their clothing which is amazing anyway and it's a must have item.
Anyway, just wanted to tell you all about this offer. It's such an amazing deal and I know I will be taking advantage of it this weekend and doing a bit of online shopping.

I'm planning on buying some of these amazing wristbands

And also this fitted t-shirt

Link - http://stopdroprock.bigcartel.com/

What do you all think?
Let me know what you're getting if you choose to buy anything.
Abbie xox

Weekly Update

Week Commencing: 29th August 2011

I will be honest with you, I've been a bit behind on all the gossip of the week. Especially with going back to school, last minute homework and University organisation. Going to work and birthday parties that I haven't had as much time as I'd hoped to keep up with everything but I'll do my ultimate best for you. My sad news is that I don't think I'll be making it along to the Stop, Drop, Rock clothing tour to see Room 94 I am seriously gutted. I've learnt it would take be two and a half hours on public transport to get down there - I think that'd kill be trying to do it on the way back from there.
BBC Introducing have uploaded a great video of Spector performing at Reading. It looks like the guys had a great set and seemed to enjoy their experience. Take a look at it if you get a chance too. There are also so many other great bands which have featured on their stage, I'll try and look as many up as possible for you.

Big Brother has currently seen the lose of Pamula who got the power to save five of the housemates and leave the rest up for eviction. I think the programme is finally getting into action now with the exciting things that is happening. Especially how Jedward do not seem to worry about anyone else in there but themselves yet everyone seems to be mothering them. And also the lose of Tara.
Beyonce is pregnant, that seems to be some pretty big news lately. I was reading an article on it just today and it said she is 29 years old. I honestly couldn't believe it, I thought she was much older than that. Not because she looks it but just because she has been an amazing artist for so long that I couldn't believe she was still that young.

JLS have announced an arena tour which will be taking place next March and April. Justin Bieber was in a minor car crash but many girls will be happy to know that he walked away perfectly fine. Britney Spears is set to release a new single called Criminal.

Room 94 have been dropping twitter hints about the possibility of a debut album coming to us, nothing much has been said about anymore details of it though. The guys have just started the Stop, Drop, Rock tour which I am very sad to say that I am not going to. If you are going you should certainly tweet Conor and let him know, I'm sure he'd love to see you there.

This week the UK top three, third is Olly Murs with Heart Skips A Beat, coming just in second was Maroon 5 with Moves Like Jagger and this weeks number one was Example, Stay Awake. I shall leave you with it, this is Example performing Stay Awake.

Abbie xox

Stop Drop Rock

Stop, Drop, Rock is a hard one to explain in the way that both parts of it are incredibly different. It is an online clothing store and also a source for unsigned bands to make their name. It is run by Conor (19) and Chris (21) both of which are at such a young age. They design all their clothes around the modern music scene; I am very much looking forward to purchasing some of their items when the new line is bought out. The company is mainly about the clothing and I copied this insightful passage from their website (listed below) "Our clothing come from our own designs and designs from some of the top up and coming young graphics designers in the UK, with a focus around the new music scene, Stop Drop Rock is about being yourself and enjoying yourself, so Stop Drop and Rock!"

You can:
- check out their facebook www.facebook.com/stopdroprock
- tweet them www.twitter.com/stopdroprock
- visit their website www.stopdroprock.co.uk

It is well worth a quick looks, it combines my two favourite things clothes and music so there isn't much more that can be asked for. The tour starts in September which is coming up very soon it is featuring bands such as Room 94, Under the Influence, Just Me Again and Strangle Kojack. This is the custom Room 94 tour poster (the pink is very hard to read, I apologise about that but that one wasn't down to me).

I am yet to plan the day I will be visiting this tour, unfortunately I can't make the London date so hopefully I'll be able to persuade a friend to come with me to the last stop in Brighton. Tickets are set to range between £5 and £6 which really isn't very much for the amount of bands you'll be able to see. I have never been to the tour before but I'm hoping that this year will be a first. If you've been or are planning to go then let me know.

Let me know what you all think, it'd be great to get another's opinion.

Abbie xox