Author: Emma Ashley

Most parenting books speak directly to adults, offering advice on how to raise children successfully. Who Educates Parents? by Dr. Žilvinas Svigaris takes a different path by bringing children into the conversation and exploring how parents and children educate one another over time. Published by Shea Publishing, the book is based on the author’s experience […]
The 606 Club will celebrate its 50th anniversary in October 2026, honouring half a century as one of London’s most enduring independent music venues. Since its beginnings in 1976, the Chelsea club has built a reputation for bringing musicians and audiences together through a shared passion for live performance. Originally based in a basement at […]
Stephen Wicks’ new single carries a message shaped by concern for future generations. “The Doomsday Clock (85 Seconds to Midnight)” confronts the possibility that humanity is approaching a dangerous point of no return. The song is inspired by the Doomsday Clock published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Its 2026 setting of 85 seconds […]
Judith Owen’s latest album Suit Yourself found a vivid live expression at Bush Hall, where she performed to a sold-out crowd on June 1. The historic Shepherd’s Bush venue gave the evening a classic atmosphere, and Owen used it beautifully, mixing theatre, jazz-club intimacy and serious musicianship. The concert was arranged in two sets, giving […]
For Laura Mazon Franqui, Rojo is more than a new album. The Cuban classical guitarist presents the project as an act of remembrance and transformation, turning deeply personal experiences into a program of classical guitar works connected to family, culture, grief, and artistic identity. The album will be released by Prima Classic on May 29, […]
Pete Cater, one of the UK’s most respected jazz drummers, will release his new EP West Side Story digitally on May 1st, 2026. The project arrives as Cater continues to balance a long-established career with a forward-looking approach to recording, performance and independent music. The EP features a group of exceptional musicians and was recorded […]
If there’s proof that hard rock thrives outside London or LA, it’s Löser—a Carlisle-founded quartet whose debut EP, Born Lösers, delivers six tracks bursting with raw energy and an unbreakable ethos. Their music is as much a nod to tradition as it is a move towards the future, embracing both original grit and inspired reinvention. […]
It isn’t every day that a cellist trained on scholarship at Juilliard and Paris’s top conservatory decides to launch a K-pop fusion project. But YJL isn’t an average musician. Her original tracks—self-composed and produced on Logic Pro—blend the expressive power of classical cello with the infectious energy of Korean pop. From the uplifting beats of […]
When snow arrives, dog owners often hear mixed advice. Some say dogs need longer walks to burn energy, others insist winter walks should stop completely. The truth sits somewhere in between. Walking dogs in the snow isn’t about avoiding winter — it’s about making smarter choices. Myth 1: Dogs Don’t Feel the Cold Dogs feel the […]
The festive season is exciting for us, but for sensitive dogs it can be a stressful time. New smells, loud gatherings, bright decorations and unpredictable changes can make even the calmest dog feel unsettled. If your dog prefers space, gets nervous easily, or reacts to noise, Christmas can be challenging. However, with a few mindful […]
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