Bridget on Her New EP For the Hell of It and Life as a Grassroots Musician
It’s hard out there for grassroots artists. Whether it’s the cost of touring or the rise of AI, the rapidly changing landscape makes a sustainable career feel out of reach. Monumental levels of time and energy go into creating and performing the music you hear at festivals, on social media, and on streaming services like Spotify, which pays artists £0.002 to £0.004 per stream. To persevere takes immense grit and determination. You know who has that? Bridget.
Crossover: A Music Playlist
What if you took punk and crossed it with rap? Or funk? Or R&B? Or… all of them? Well, that’s what this playlist is. Featuring earthsignchels, Rage Against the Machine, Tamar-kali, Big Joanie, and Death Grips.
Acoustic Tunes: A Music Playlist
Want to relax but also feel somewhat cynical about everything? Say no more. These acoustic tunes will take you through a range of emotions, including sadness, concern, love, mild annoyance, and maybe even a little hurt. Featuring Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, Johnny Cash, beabadoobee, and P!nk.
PC Music: A Music Playlist
We’re keeping it funky over here on girlblog! with a PC Music playlist for the sunny, sticky, searing summer heatwave happening in the UK. Train’s delayed because of a wildfire by the track’s? Listen to this playlist to pass the time. It’ll fix everything. Featuring SOPHIE, Ayesha Erotica, Ashnikkko, Cobrah, and Rebecca Black.
Queercore: A Music Playlist
Pissed off about the rapid reversal of queer rights in the UK, US, and beyond? Same. Turn this queercore playlist up and get your placard — we’re resisting it. Featuring punks Sisters of Hysteria, Grandmas House, Skunk Anansie, and Rico Nasty.
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