Astroid Boys

Been vibing to Astroid Boys for at least 4 years now which is madness; The lyrics always resonate and they’re a HUGEEE inspiration of mine - the music without a doubt gets me painting in some creative ways yano. 

I’ve been lucky enough to see them live 3 times AND meet them (plus a few of the supporting artists which is blessed!) 

The first time I saw them live was at The Key Club in Leeds back in 2016.

I met Benji from AB first, he’s also a solo artist sometimes; my favourites are ‘Watch and Learn’ and ‘Blows’.

I then briefly met Traxx (he’s not really about meeting the fans) but his solo music is FIREEEE at the moment; ‘Shake Em Off’ , ‘Ditch’ and ‘Spiritual War’ are getting me through life on real.

I also met GroveStreet Familes who were supporting Astroid Boys at The Key Club.

‘Cheque’ is one of my absolute favourite Astroid Boys songs due to the motivational but real and raw lyrics that just hit home for me;

“We ain't made it, but our foot's in the door

And it looks like we're cooking some more

This year I'm stepping up a level, I don't want a medal

Just forgive me for the shit I done wrong

I made a big impact in the game

I will always remain the same

Never forgetting where I come from”

The second time I saw Astroid Boys live was at The Parish in Huddersfield in 2017.

‘Rinsa’ is another favourite song of mine and I think the lyrics are jokes...'I go forward with focus - Some mandem they see me and hate; Sit your bumboclart, rasclart down...You ever want something so much and it happens n you're like fuck how the fuck did it happen..yeah proud'

I met Benji for a second time, big upssssss!

Met Traxx again *Shame ma ex is in the pic tho lol*

I also met Sonny Double 1 who features in ‘Foreigners’. Some of my favourite lyrics from the song are "It's time for action

Separate yourself from the actors

Learn your craft sideways and backwards

You set the scene, then you set your own standards

That's how you show you're a badman

Let it be known"

The third time of seeing Astroid Boys was at The Key Club in Leeds again, in 2017; but it was messy one (sick night but not for pictures lol) as you can see... 

Got spangled and had a mint time every Astroid Boys gig, it's shame they're on hiatus but best of memories and their music keeps on motivating/inspiring me everyday!

Where do you get your inspirations from? 

                                                               What Bands/Artists have you seen live?

Till next time,

Stevie X

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An album i'm loving

This week i thought i'd do something different, today's topic is music. In particular an album by Catfish and the bottlemen.

I've been a fan of Catfish and the bottlemen for a while now but i hadn't had chance to listen to their new album 'The Ride' as i was a bit skeptical it wouldn't be as good as their first. oh how i was wrong! Their second album 'The Ride' has been on repeat since Wednesday night so you can see just how much i like it.

Recently one of my friends came up to see me from Doncaster which was nice because we haven't seen him in a while. The five of us had a sleepover at mine and everyone gave a listen to 'The Ride' whilst having a good old catch up.

'The Ride' is very different to their first album 'The Balcony' which was much more main stream. This one is a lot darker with lyrics and has more meaning to the songs. It's the kind of album you can put on if you've had a bad day and need to relax in the bath. The album flow's really well, the songs are still catchy but at the same time give you the feeling you know the members of catfish really well. Almost like you've known them for years. I don't know how they do it but you really feel for the singer and what kind of experience he's singing about.

I've never really felt inspired by an album before but 'The Ride' gives you confidence that everything is going to be okay eventually. You just have to wait for the storm to pass.

If you wasn't a fan of Catfish and the bottlemen already at least give their second album a listen, it might change your mind about them.

This album was not what i was expecting at all but i'm so pleased that i loved it. Having said that i'm always a bit skeptical with bands/artist's second albums as they usually flop and i'm always left a bit disappointed. For example The 1975's "I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it" - i was highly disappointed with their new direction they went for. Don't get me wrong i love The 1975, Matt Healy is practically a god in my eyes. But their second album just didn't live up to my expectations. At least i still have the first album to keep my love burning for The 1975 right? let's hope their third album is better.

You can listen to 'The Ride' here on a public playlist of the album I've made or buy is here from itunes.

In just over a week we've managed to double the follower count, i'm now on 360 followers! That's so crazy but i'm so thankful for everyone who's been supporting this blog so far.

Till next time have a wonderful day,

Stevie x

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