BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 23, 2022
VIGIL FOR JAMAL EDWARDS HELD IN ACTON AS TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE SBTV PIONEER
A vigil for Jamal Edwards took place yesterday (21st) in London. Jamal Edwards, the founder of SBTV who was awarded an MBE in 2014 for his work in music, died last week, aged 31. In a statement shared by Edwards' mother, the Loose Women presenter Brenda Edwards, it was confirmed that the entrepreneur, director, DJ, author and designer died after a sudden illness. In the wake of the Edwards' death, a candlelight vigil took place last night (21st) by a mural of the entrepeneur
Ella Davis-Yuille
- Feb 22, 2022
'One Community, One Goal', Celebrating International Women’s Day with Leeds Hyde Park Women+ FC
The idea that the Opportunities for sports or other areas of life … might be drawn on gender, or any other lines, seems appalling, and a terrible waste. Leeds Hyde Park Women+ FC (LHPW+FC) have such a good spirit, which was infectious and made it easy to want to support.’ Jack Simpson, Owner of Hyde Park Book Club. ’One community, one goal’, the core ethos of LHPFC guides the Women+ team’s deep connections to the communities within Hyde Park. Babystep was among one of the loc
Josh Crowe
- Feb 22, 2022
Sail We Must: A Sea Story of Andrew Weatherall & An Irish Fisherman
In rural county Cork, a lone fisherman met a weary traveller who was on his way to a gig. They soon began to exchange stories, namely tales of the sea. During their conversation, the seafarer shared a sentiment that would stay with his passenger forever: “fail we may, sail we must.” The Tenth Man presents Sail We Must directed by Grizzly, a short film telling the beautiful story of the chance meeting between iconic artist Andrew Weatherall and fisherman Gerard Sheehy. The 10
Josh Crowe
- Feb 21, 2022
Track Of The Day: Flame To Flame By PLUMM
Plumm is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer hailing from South London with proud Welsh heritage constructing mood-driven soundscapes through her rich vocals. Her tracks are a mainstay in the BabyStep Studio, with more releases on the way we really can't wait to see what moer is to come from the London-based artist. The wonderfully tempered Flame to Flame is our tune of the day. The one-take vocal performance that producer oneninenine and her were luckily record
Josh Crowe
- Feb 19, 2022
BANDLAB NME AWARDS 2022 Preview
NME has announced further details of the BandLab NME Awards 2022, including the winners of three more prestigious honorary awards and an exciting new performer, ahead of the event at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on Wednesday 2 March 2022. They were excited to announce Neneh Cherry as the winner of this year’s Icon Award, following previous winners Courtney Love and Shirley Manson, in celebration of her continual ability to redefine music, fashion and culture over the past thre
Josh Crowe
- Feb 19, 2022
Tune Of The Day:Thinkin Bout U By Inja
Inja has released the new single Thinkin Bout U, a funky D&B cut produced by the immensely talented Disrupta. The track releases on the 4 x Drum&BassArena Award-winning MC's newly launched label Inja Music, branded with his signature grin. The launch of this sees him cement a new imprint that allows him to channel his full creative freedom, using his music as a way to express topics and stories that resonate including mental health, women's rights, relationships, politics, an
Josh Crowe
- Feb 19, 2022
DOUBLE LZ Collaborates With JAYKAE FOR BLAIR MUIR-PRODUCED DROP “LIVELY”
North London rapper Double Lz is back once again with standout single ‘Lively’ featuring the iconic Birmingham rapper Jaykae and Glasgow producer Blair Muir. Watch the video HERE. The catchy track marks a real statement of intent, ‘Lively’ sees the 19-year-old rapper depart from the drill sound he has become best known for with OFB, showcasing his propulsive and fierce lyrical depth in full swing over a club-ready anthemic bassline banger. Initially teased across socials late
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 16, 2022
Tune Of The Day- The Dreamer By The False Peak
The Brand new alt-rock band The False Peak are releasing their debut single The Dreamer, bringing us some much-needed summer vibes. The track that was released on February 10th is a dreamy offering, that harps back to the nostalgic splendor of teenage summers. It brings such joy to us to see a new emerging act breaking through with their debut release! When talking about the track, the band's singer Caris said: “I wrote the song while I was reminiscing about summer evenings I
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 10, 2022
Work Party: Bertie and Zuki Announce New Leeds Event
On February 25th this year, a new series of events is set to land in Leeds. 'Work Party', run by DJ duo Bertie and Zuki, promises to craft a unique clubbing experience - a point of connection. Work Party's first edition will be at Assembly House Studios on the February 25th, with tickets for £10 on Resident Advisor. Amaliah is joined by Lila, Bibi and work party founders Bertie and Zuki for a night of 'great rhythms, visuals and good company.' "We had been talking about putti
BabyStep Magazine
- Feb 3, 2022
Bandcamp Live: Bandcamp Launch Live streaming Platform
Initially launched last November, Bandcamp Live is now officially rolling out. Bandcamp Live is effectively a platform that facilitates virtual concerts and performances. It allows artists to create ticketed events for which an audience can purchase admission tickets, and tune into the broadcast. The platform will also integrate several other features. Viewers will be able to access merch stores during viewing, will be able to contribute to a live chat within the broadcast, a
