On 18 November 2013, I registered the domain name York Calling with the intention of creating a vibrant blog covering the York music and arts scene. Admittedly, the first iteration of York Calling wasn’t much to look at and it wasn’t until late 2014 that my project really came to life. Continue reading “Playlist: 5 Years of York Calling”
Jamaican DJ and Producer The Kemist heats things up with the help of Nyanda in sultry new video for Body Can’t Lie. Continue reading “Video: The Kemist – Body Can’t Lie”
On Saturday, York Minxsters Roller Derby returned to The Fulford Arms for some live entertainment to fundraise for their club. The event included a cake sale, tombola, raffle and live music and proved to be one of the best parties of the year. Continue reading “York Minxsters Fundraiser at The Fulford Arms”
We last featured Brighton pop artist Lydia Evangeline way back in January so it’s pleasing to see she’s back with a new single, Down. Continue reading “Lydia Evangeline”
Alarm is the first single of the year from York rockers The Receivers. Continue reading “The Receivers – Alarm”
Fasten your seatbelts before pressing play, with Phantom Phunk you’re in for a wild ride. Continue reading “Discovery: Phantom Phunk”
There’s something to be said for hardcore artists going acoustic. Case in point: Birds in Row bass player turned singer-songwriter Quentin Sauvé. Continue reading “Video: Quentin Sauvé”
London-based post-punk rockers False Heads return to York Calling with new video Help Yourself. Continue reading “Video: False Heads – Help Yourself”
Canadian R&B artist Echlo, aka Chloe Charles, creates atmospheric, classical-tinged narratives. Continue reading “Discovery: Echlo”
