Articles by Carl

In Search Of New Stuff?

11/07/2024 Carl 0

Discover the best strategies for unearthing fresh Metal and Hard Rock music in the digital age. From Bandcamp’s tag system to Reddit’s niche subreddits, explore 11 proven methods to find hidden gems in the underground Metal scene. Learn how to leverage platforms like Last.fm, metal blogs, YouTube channels, and even TikTok to expand your musical horizons. Whether you’re a dedicated Metalhead or a curious newcomer, this guide offers valuable insights into navigating the modern metal landscape and supporting emerging artists. Uncover the thrill of finding new, exciting bands and keeping the spirit of underground Metal alive.

Why is it so hard to buy music these days?

09/07/2024 Carl 0

I explore the transformation of music buying habits over the decades and how they’ve not necessarily changed for the better. From browsing cassettes in Woolworths to the rise of streaming services, I look at how digital technology has reshaped the music industry. Learn about the impact on artists’ compensation and why some music lovers prefer buying tracks directly. Is the convenience of streaming worth the cost to artists and consumer choice?

Why Are We Letting Them Win?

06/05/2024 Carl 0

Metalheads must reject rising gatekeeping and intolerance of differences. Embrace inclusivity and diversity to strengthen our communities.

Metal Taliban Returns

06/05/2024 Carl 0

This is an article I originally wrote years ago… probably heading towards “decades” now. Some of the terminology is definitely out of date, especially since […]

How Many?!

15/06/2023 Carl 0

So… I’ve been thinking for a week or so that I should maybe return The Wyrd Ways Rock Show to it’s original numbering, even going to the lengths of doing it in Roman numerals like I used to…

Where’s the original music at the moment? And why can’t I buy it?

14/06/2023 Carl 0

I’m currently ploughing through my email Inbox looking for stuff for a new Wyrd Ways Rock Show and I’m finding something rather troubling…

It’s The Easter Holidays!!

03/04/2023 Carl 0

I’ve booked a couple of weeks off.  Something I’ve learned over the years is that taking time off needs to mean “time off”.  No work […]

September Rain

07/09/2020 Carl 0

It’s September and it’s raining.  Honestly, that’s the only reason I’ve called this post that.  It looks like it’s a bit windy out there, too.  From where I’m sitting, I can see a sycamore tree out of the window and the upper branches are waving around a bit…

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Once More… With Feeling!

17/08/2019 Carl 0

Time to get the podcast up and running again after the last false start or two.

Now the old mental health is not so bad (even though I am still… erm… unbusy, so if anyone’s got any jobs going, let me know!), following a refresh and recharge brought on by a week down in Cornwall, I thought it was time to resurrect this whole podcast thing. I do have medical advice that says to do something I enjoy.

The problem is that until very recently, it would be fair to say that there wasn’t much I actually enjoyed doing. At all.

Believe it or not, this one’s been brewing since March, so with a few tweaks, it’s now ready.

Let’s light ’em up.

Wyrd Ways Rock Show 4th June 2018

04/06/2018 Carl 0

Hello friends! Yes, the next edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show has finally arrived. Some of you probably thought you’d never be hearing my […]