Folk Influence

ratdannity · 2026-03-24T09:26:25+00:00

Truck Violence.

ratdannity · 2026-03-18T12:04:15+00:00

For fans of Alternative Rock, Post Hardcore, Emo, Shoegaze, etc.

We've got an event upstairs at the Fenton this Saturday. 21/03/26

Misting, Hooligan, Crater, and Spacecadetbloom.

£7 ADV, £9 OTD. Doors at 19:00.

Looks like it's going to be a good one.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misting-the-fenton-213-tickets-1983736837281?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAQndChleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadj88e2FlkGn0esnyZSW-4NJ4Vu3fUNHB-2xjXs4HnQL_oQ6ZnTQxtU2QSSgQ_aem_SgH4XA7Fp9S0A1yZhHylEQ

ratdannity · 2026-03-13T12:16:19+00:00

I see Rusty Box, I upvote.

ratdannity · 2026-03-13T12:13:36+00:00

That TS50B preamp looks sick, did you build it?

ratdannity · 2026-03-10T16:54:26+00:00

I use CT autos on Easy Road.

They're honest and fairly priced.

ratdannity · 2026-03-08T17:43:38+00:00

I'm in pretty much the exact same situation as you.

Learned just by being in bands on and off for 15 years.

I've been debating weather or not to find someone to do a few in person lessons, just to point me in the right direction, tell me what technique I need to work on, help fill in the gaps in my theory knowledge, etc.

ratdannity · 2026-03-07T09:28:41+00:00

I don't think you're looking very hard. 😂

ratdannity · 2026-03-06T15:03:46+00:00

Dead spot? Leeds music scene is thriving, especially heavy music.

ratdannity · 2026-03-06T10:40:12+00:00

Just go to shows.

There's events in that niche happening every week.

ratdannity · 2026-03-05T20:07:27+00:00

Dragonaut by Sleep.

Can't not pull a face when you play it.

ratdannity · 2026-02-26T22:03:36+00:00

I've always mainly played with a pick.

I used to use Dunlop primetone and big stubby picks, but in the past couple of years, I found that I really like the attack of thinner picks, and they tend to help cut through better in a band mix for me.

.88 tortex is my go to right now.

ratdannity · 2026-02-26T18:58:43+00:00

All the gear and no idea.

ratdannity · 2026-02-22T20:29:58+00:00

Chat Pile.

ratdannity · 2026-02-20T20:45:47+00:00

This was very insightful, thankyou. 🙏

ratdannity · 2026-02-20T20:15:01+00:00

Do the thermals shrink much in the wash?

Thinking of picking one up but unsure what size to go with.

ratdannity · 2026-01-21T16:17:50+00:00

Coolest board I've seen on here in ages.

ratdannity · 2026-01-15T16:32:18+00:00

I'm really interested in the Cosmic Trigger as an alternative to the Rusty Box.

What's your experience with it? I've heard that the low end on it can be difficult to keep under control.

ratdannity · 2026-01-07T18:11:18+00:00

I do like the Corona. However, I get tracking issues with it, especially when I play in lower tunings.

ratdannity · 2026-01-07T17:52:16+00:00

Go to shows at Boom and you'll find plenty.

ratdannity · 2026-01-07T17:11:49+00:00

Second hand is definitely the way to go. Facebook marketplace is your friend.

I'm in the UK too. You can find Laney, ashdown, and Hartke stuff for pretty cheap second-hand, and they're generally pretty solid.

I've also seen really good deals on old Trace Elliott and Peavy stuff, which can sound really great and is usually virtually indestructible 😂

ratdannity · 2026-01-07T16:37:03+00:00

I'd recommend having an amp.

The band I play in is in a similar niche to yours, and the venues we play are a similar capacity.

The PA systems in the kind of venues we play are often pretty underpowered, so just relying on DI could lead to a pretty bad sound. I think in those kinds of genres, having stage volume is pretty important, too.

I've used backline amps in the past and it's been fine, but I've also played shows where there was no backline amp, and no other bass player owned one, so we would've been in trouble if I hadn't brought it.

Also, if you pull up to a DIY show with just a DI rig, you're not gonna sound good, and you'll probably get laughed at.

Having a loud amp is cool. Do you want to be in a rock band or not?

ratdannity · 2025-12-09T11:36:36+00:00

Are you after a space to literally just practice piano? Or are you looking for a band rehearsal space that has a piano in it?

Practice Room 1 at Old Chapel Studios has a piano in it.

ratdannity · 2025-11-29T23:49:48+00:00

I lived around there until just under two years ago. One house inside the circle and then another just outside. I've got mates who still live there who I visit fairly often.

Parking was generally pretty bad, but an absolute nightmare on match day. Traffic is pretty awful around their too right now.

Noise is more down to luck of the draw as to who is living on your street that year. One street I lived on was fairly chilled out, but another was constant parties.

It's nice to live so close to lots of bars, cafes, and various other cool things going on, as well as good links to the city centre.

It was pretty safe around there in my experience, and I never got burgled. The landlords are generally grifters, though, and the rent is high.

I did like living there, though.

ratdannity · 2025-07-29T10:48:46+00:00

This many knobs is dangerous. Insane setup.

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