SOUND + V I S ION
DON’T MISS DEATH TO SLOW MUSIC
This bright young band rallied together in 2018, having each played separately in other groups. Their wide-scoped music ranges from gentle pop to full-on screamers, and has since been played on BBC Radio 6. On the Cambridge music scene, they say: “It’s had a few reinventions over the years, but it’s surprising just how resilient it is. Every time a venue or practice space has been lost, another one seems primed to pop up. There’s an enormous sense of pride when you see bands that we have played with across the city get some traction and go on to huge things. And it’s always great to see the hometown crowd when they play here!” Catch them, along with Peaness and Lemondaze, at The Portland Arms on 21 April.
HIDDEN DEPTHS
Cambridge can be eclipsed by the university, but events like this help counter that hegemony
DON’T MISS GOLDBLUME From Cambridgeshire and further afield, namely Essex and Dubai, this band is made up of promoters, performers and engineers. They’ve been going strong for nearly eight years, playing alongside personal legends Pulled Apart by Horses, Mallory Knox and Tall Ships. “Local festivals are great, in that they encourage people who play music to make a real fist of it and become musicians,” says member Jethro. Those in attendance at their set can expect ‘a truthful display of emotions, off-microphone banter that will be repeated by on-microphone members, and various footwear...’
and comedy back on their feet. With restrictions relaxed, the pair believe an event of this scale can boost struggling venues by drawing people back in. One festival wristband will unlock seats across the city, while tickets to individual events are also available – it’s a jam-packed weekend, sure to see wristband-wearers whizzing around the city. Big things are ahead for Sound + Vision. “It is slightly experimental at this stage, but there definitely will be a Sound + Vision 2023 – we’ll take the best bits and work from there,” says Ruth. The founding duo are listening to the needs of the community to shape how they go ahead. One thing’s for certain: Sound + Vision is only just getting started.
Ruth adds that, while headlines are what reel people in, Sound + Vision will also be about catching local talent. “The closeness to London doesn’t help Cambridge, because if you’re a young band or up-and-coming comedian, you’re going to want to head down to London and participate in that scene. Part of this is about giving people performance opportunities here, so they can stay at home and do their stuff.” The festival is working with schools and universities such as Access Creative College and Anglia Ruskin University on the conferences, to help widen the net for young people to dive into creative industries. Planned during the pandemic, Adrian and Ruth’s collaboration aims to get music
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