After a string of single releases, a sold out show at Alexandra Palace and a few innovative music videos, Bedford band Don Broco, have officially released Technology, their long awaited third studio album. The band has been teasing the album’s release since they put out a video to ‘Everybody’ back in July 2016 and have […]
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The ICCA Quarterfinals at Exeter Northcott
The Competition by Emma Prevignano The competition that inspired Pitch Perfect landed in Exeter: on Sunday 31 January the Northcott Theatre hosted the sold-out International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarterfinals. Bluebelles (Exeter), Out of the Blue (Oxford), Illuminations (Exeter), Aquapella (Bath), Sweet Nothings (Exeter), Bristol Suspensions (Bristol), and Semi-Toned (Exeter) competed to gain […]
ExTunes Christmas Party at the Old Firehouse, 6/12/15
With its candles, decorations, world-famous pizza and snug atmosphere, is there any better place to spend a December night than the Old Firehouse? Last Sunday was a cracker of a musical night for students and locals alike. First up was Sam England with his own unique brand of alternative folk. He didn’t ruthlessly command attention but […]
ExTunes at the Old Firehouse, 22/11/15
On a cold November day, the prospect of relaxing with a good pizza and good music at the Firehouse got me through the inevitable Sunday boredom. I was not disappointed in the slightest. The opening acoustic performance from Daisy Vaughan, alongside the recommended Cajun chicken pizza, left me with that warm fuzzy feeling you crave […]
An interview with Sweet Nothings’ Ellie Oretti
What/who are the best societies/groups to join if you are interested in getting involved with a capella? As the musical director of Sweet Nothings I’d obviously have to recommend us! We are a contemporary, all-female group that has competed in competitions all over the country and have taken a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival […]