BANDING TOGETHER

I originally had a totally different article typed up for this issue, but it instantly became clear that I needed to put it on the back-burner to make room for this one. As some of you might know, a new show called Red Band Society premiered on FOX Wednesday night. If you tuned in to the pilot, you’ll know exactly what I’m going to be talking about. But if you haven’t, let me be among the first to tell you: this show is worth checking out.

BETH MCCARTHY INTERVIEW

Beth McCarthy is a 17 year old singer/songwriter based in York. She has been performing her acoustic style pop tracks since the age of 13. Early in 2014, she applied for The Voice UK, and was one of the final seven on Team Ricky, coached by Ricky Wilson, frontman of Kaiser Chiefs. She made it through to the knockout rounds before leaving the show. She has completed two UK tours and played numerous shows, including sets at Latitude, Tramlines and Galtres festivals and support slots with bands such as Paper Aeroplanes and The Orchestra (ELO).