Month: March 2023

The Great Escape 2023 – New Artists Added

Posted in Festival, Preview

The Great Escape, Brighton, 10th – 13th May 2023

Another announcement this week from the team at The Great Escape brings 140 more artists to the streets and stages of Brighton in May – and it incorporates a veritable list of musical talent.

Following the surprise addition to the bill of new wave/rock stalwarts The Pretenders, newer artists joining the festival and well worth getting along to see include Moonchild Sanelly, Coach Party (oh yes, there’s more than one great band on the Isle of Wight), Future Utopia, Sprints and BG favourites / last year’s show stealers VLURE.

With an increasingly formidable and eclectic line-up, as always the festival will run in multiple venues across the city and host a 3-day conference featuring big music industry names. Don’t leave it too late to grab your tickets, 2023 is looking like a good one, full list of additions on the poster and complete artist menu on the TGE website link below.

The Great Escape

Words by Siobhan

30th March 2023

 

 

 

New Music – Tapeworms

Posted in New Music, Review

Tapeworms – IRL

New from French trio Tapeworms, IRL manages to turn alt-pop on its head – there may be a pop undertone but there is certainly no saccharine sentimentality here. Reminiscent of Stereolab / Yo La Tenga, the track feels hypnotic and weightless, an accomplished soundscape of crashing synths and samples.

The band are heading out on a UK tour in a few weeks, catch them at the venues below:
May 2023
4th Manchester – Soup
5th Liverpool – Kazimier Stockroom
6th Rawtenstall – The Whip & Kitten
7th Birmingham – The Sunflower Lounge
8th Bristol – Crofters Rights
9th Hull – Polar Bear Music Room
10th London – Strongroom
13th Chelmsford – Hot Box Live

Tapeworms

Review by Siobhan

29th March 2023

Live – Suede at Brighton Dome

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music, Review

Suede at Brighton Dome, 20th March 2023

Since the release of their eponymously titled debut album in the early 90s, Suede have always run outside the pack, try to lump them in with the Britpop crew if you will but they’ve always been more than that. With a string of classic albums to pick from, choosing the setlists for their current UK tour can’t have been an easy task, but the inclusion of latest album Autofiction only adds to the mix and there is truly something here for everyone. To be fair, judging by the crowd reaction and singalongs, everything was for everyone – not quite a homecoming show but as near to Haywards Heath as you’ll get with a big enough venue, the welcome at Brighton Dome was justifiably warm.

There are few bands who could hold the audience captive with 30 year old B-sides and new album tracks, but from openers Turn Off Your Brain And Yell and Personality Disorder, the whole venue was enthralled, and the inclusion of The Living Dead  received a great response.

No worries for those searching out the hits though as Animal Nitrate, Trash, We Are The Pigs and So Young amongst others all featured, Brett Anderson as at home singing his way through the crowd and strutting across the balcony as on stage. And as a whole, the band couldn’t complement each other more, a unit so established that the production and performance is seamless.

It’s obvious that Suede love playing live and Brett’s intro to an acoustic The Wild Ones reminded everyone of why we go to gigs rather than just listen to music at home – it absolutely is a shared experience that can’t be replicated, and brings memories that can’t be recreated.

Returning to the stage to close their set with The Beautiful Ones, there was a sense that the crowd would have been happy to stay and listen to Suede play all night. Still, there was some solace to be found in knowing that we’d spent the evening at a phenomenal performance by a band at their best, and clearly still with so much more to give.

Suede

Review / photos by Callum / Siobhan

22nd March 2023

Live – Tom Grennan | Gracey | Frankie Beetlestone at The Brighton Centre

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Tom Grennan, Gracey & Frankie Beetlestone at The Brighton Centre, 19th March 2023

Touring ahead of the release of new album What Ifs and Maybes, Tom Grennan gave a huge performance at The Brighton Centre last night, support came from Gracey and Frankie Beetlestone.

Photo gallery by Mike Burnell…

Frankie Beetlestone

Gracey

Tom Grennan

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

20th March 2023

New Music – VLURE

Posted in New Music, Review

VLURE – This Fantasy

Continuing their pathway to dominance of the new music market, VLURE share latest single This Fantasy. A Molotov cocktail of taut drums and guitar meeting searing synths, overlaid with the ever present intensity of Hamish Hutcheson’s vocal, it’s another stand out track. The quality of self-production shouldn’t be ignored either; I can’t see who could have done this better. They make no secret of the fact that Faithless have been an influence, and it feels as though This Fantasy could be their very own Insomnia.

In a world of uncertainty, this is the sound of a band that knows exactly who they are and what they need to do. Whatever your chosen belief, give thanks for the purity of VLURE.

VLURE

Words by Siobhan

17th March 2023

New Music – Snows of Yesteryear

Posted in New Music, Review

Snows of Yesteryear –  Something Shatters

New from Glasgow’s alt-folk trio Snows of Yesteryear, Something Shatters offers a hopeful insight into what’s to follow on their debut album, scheduled for release in May.

There’s something slightly other-worldly about the track, as it conjures up the allure of untamed desolation as an attractive escape. Full of delicate melodies, the subtleties of the musical backdrop are as skillful as they are understated. There’s more than enough intrigue here to pull you in to search out more from the band, look forward to seeing what comes next.

Snows of Yesteryear

Words by Siobhan

17th March 2023

 

Live – Cassyette | Calva Louise | Lozeak at Chalk Brighton

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Cassyette, Calva Louise & Lozeak at Chalk, Brighton, 13th March 2023

You’ll find Cassyette getting name-checked on ‘ones to watch’ lists far and wide, and an energy-fuelled party atmosphere at Brighton’s Chalk last night might explain why. Bringing along some great support in the form of Calva Louise and Lozeak, her fan base was out in force too.

Mike Burnell was there to bring you the evening in pictures, gallery here…

Lozeak

Calva Louise

Cassyette

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

14th March 2023

 

 

Preview – The Great Escape 2023

Posted in Festival, Preview

The Great Escape, Brighton, 10th – 13th May 2023

Heading up the spring/summer festival party, Brighton’s The Great Escape is long established as a front-runner in championing great new music, and 2023 looks set to be no exception. With almost 300 artists already announced, and around half as many again still to be confirmed, this truly is an eclectic, international line-up where you’re sure to discover something fresh and new. 

Latest additions to the bill include Sorry, The Murder Capital, Dolores Forever, 86TVs (new project from Felix and Hugo of The Maccabees), PVA and Dylan John Thomas.

With previous announcements taking in a plethora of acts to look out for  – Anna Erhard, Bibi Club, Divorce, Freddy Merkky, Peaks, Redolent, Skinner, The Last Dinner Party to name just a few – it’s never too early to start planning for this year’s event. Head over to The Great Escape website for the full line-up so far and to check out ticket options. And for a flavour of what to expect, you can find our coverage from last year here.

Preview by Siobhan

13th March 2023

Live – Killing Joke | Bad Fractals at The Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth

Posted in Gig Gallery, Live Music

Killing Joke & Bad Fractals at The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 6th March 2023

Precursors and influencers of so much new music, Killing Joke have been leaders in their field for many years. Monday night saw the rare opportunity to catch them play an intimate warm up show at The Wedgewood Rooms with support from Bad Fractals – photo gallery by Hannah Mesquitta…

Bad Fractals

Killing Joke

Photos by Hannah Mesquitta

9th March 2023

International Women’s Day 2023

Posted in Gallery, IWD 23, Photography

International Women’s Day, 8th March 2023

International Women’s Day is an long-established annual event, set up to:
– Celebrate women’s achievement
– Raise awareness about discrimination
– Take action to drive gender parity

We have some great women photographers at Breaking Glass, and feature some stand out women artists. Today’s gallery celebrates the combination of the two – join us to see a range of fantastic images, as always in no particular order other than to mix by subject matter and style…

Header shot by Alisha Burden, details in article

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Milly McPhee

Bronnie supporting The Lunar Year; Bronnie gave me my first ever pass in my career 6 years ago, and I still work with her to this day.

Zuzu at Meadowlands Festival in Nottingham, this was my first major festival as a press photographer.

Website | Instagram

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Ella Cooper

I am a 17 year old photographer from the north-west who is studying A level photography and going on to study further at Huddersfield Uni. This shoot I was inspired by the way we capture the beauty in feminine relationships and creating a fantasy of a world where being a young woman is not cause for fear but a source of freedom, inspiration and boundless beauty.

Instagram

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Tracy Creighton

As a photographer based in Saskatoon, Canada, I love capturing connection. Live music is the ultimate source of connection – between performers, their audience, and their art. I especially love showcasing the power of women musicians. This is Velours at her last hometown show before moving away to make it big.

Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Petra Eujane Photography

As a performance photographer based in London I am truly blessed to be introduced to so many talented musicians. 2022 was a year that felt so positive in terms of being able to be part of that shared experience again. Here are four of my musical highlights from being back in the world of live music again. All incredibly talented women with very individual styles.

Taylee TV

Lise Vandersmissen

Enkay Rockson

Nuala

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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n0trixx

I’m n0trixx, DIY female self-produced multimedia project. I have diagnosed dissociative identity disorder (DID), which means I have more than one personality in my body. I do everything starting from beats ending with cover art designs and video editing all by myself. The goal of my photography is to give my audience an enhanced feel of my music, bringing out the demons in n0trixx into a visual form.

Instagram

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Rachel Jones

I’m Rachel Jones, a live music and events photographer from Bury, Manchester. I work in venues around Great Manchester and the image I’m including is of the incredible punk rock performer Bex performing at The Bread Shed as support for Novustory.

Instagram

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Ingrid Turner Photography

Ingrid’s photo of poet and rapper Meduulla features on our March cover – you’ll find it at the top of the website till the end of the month

The KTNA at Love Music Hate Racism gig, Matt & Phreds, Manchester, Nov 2021

Syntax DJing at Undus Mundus, Manchester, Jan 2023

Agatha Phiri, HIV Activist from George House Trust’s Stepping Out event. The evening celebrated women living with HIV, showcased everyone’s talent and beauty and showed HIV doesn’t have to hold anyone back.

Bronte Appleby, playwriter, actor and producer, in rehearsals for her play ‘Have A Break, Have A Kit Kat’ June 2022 

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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Bella Briscoe

I am Bella Briscoe, a 19 year old concert photographer from Portsmouth, UK. My submission is the lead singer of Southampton based riot grrl alt rock band, ARTEMIS, Yianna Nicole. As a female concert photographer, I feel that it’s very important for me to support fellow female creatives in the otherwise male dominated industry.

Website | Instagram

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Jennifer Mullins

Here are my two favorite women singer-songwriters from Phoenix. I’ve watched their growth in songwriting and performing over the last five years. They are both so talented.

Danielle Durack

Sydney Sprague

Website | Prints | Instagram | Twitter

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Alisha Burden

One of these photos was taken at a travelling carnival and the other in a homemade studio, I love to capture portraits as it feels like the model is connecting with the camera. I am a self-taught photographer and aspire to be a concert photographer.

Website | Instagram

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Tanya Ahmed

I’m a Brit in NYC, and for IWD I want to share these joyous images celebrating the wide world of female culture and talent represented here by Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaivote performing in Brooklyn, and a participant in the Thunderbird American Indian Pow Wow inter-tribal dance competition in Queens.

Website | Instagram

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Aimee Asbury-Luck

Hey, I’m Aimee, a gig photographer from Birmingham. I’ve been shooting at gigs since 2019, and enjoy being able to fully capture not just the artists, but the sound and movement and general atmosphere, which is why you will also see a lot of experimental shots on my Instagram.

Website | Instagram

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Siobhan at 16 Beasley St Photography

It’s a pleasure to edit Breaking Glass, and our galleries are always a highlight. I love to see familiar faces and new contributors alike taking part, and the wealth of talent in this feature reflects the strength of women creatives across the world. You’re all brilliant – stay strong!

The wonderful deep tan at The Great Escape

Celebrating Pride in Brighton & Hove

Website | Instagram | Twitter

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A massive thank you to all the amazing contributors above – do check out their work on the links shown. And to all the women creatives out there – know your worth, back yourself, back each other and embrace equity. Happy International Women’s Day 2023!

8th March 2023

 

 

Live – Self Esteem | Nuha Ruby Ra at Brighton Dome

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Self Esteem & Nuha Ruby Ra at Brighton Dome, 7th March 2023

One of the best performers around, Self Esteem puts so much into each show and makes a huge production look easy. With a great choice in support from Nuha Ruby Ra, Brighton Dome was the venue for last night’s coastal leg of the tour – gallery from Mike Burnell here…

Nuha Ruby Ra

Self Esteem

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

8th March 2023

Live – Dry Cleaning | Thus Love | Dehd at Chalk Brighton

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Dry Cleaning, Thus Love & Dehd at Chalk, Brighton, 1st March 2023

The ever impressive Dry Cleaning are back out on the road, their polished performance entertaining the crowd at Brighton’s Chalk last night. Support came from two bands busy making a buzz all of their own in the shape of Thus Love and Dehd. Mike Burnell was there to capture the show in pictures…

Dehd

Thus Love

Dry Cleaning

Photos © Mike Burnell (iso400.com)

2nd March 2023

Live – Lynks | VLURE | Ciel at Komedia Brighton

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Lynks, VLURE & Ciel at Komedia Brighton, 28th February 2023

Showcasing new talent, the DIY Now and Next Tour is currently working its way around the UK with the voracious and mighty talent of VLURE, and a fine line in gimp masks and high energy choreography from Lynks. Last night the line-up, including support from local favourites Ciel, raised the roof on a packed room at Brighton’s Komedia. Check our our photo gallery below…

Ciel

VLURE

Lynks

Photos by Siobhan

1st March 2023

Breaking Glass Magazine – March 2023

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Breaking Glass Magazine – March 2023

As always, March brings International Women’s Day. At a point where there’s still the need for much conversation about equality (or lack of) in the creative industry, we’re delighted to take the opportunity to celebrate the work of some awesome women photographers.

Our IWD gallery will be live on Wednesday 8th and we look forward to sharing some fantastic images with you. For a flavour of what’s to come, our cover picture for March is of Meduulla, rapper and poet, at Love Music Hate Racism, Matt & Phreds, Manchester.

Cover shot by Ingrid Turner

1st March 2023