PearShaped Magazine

19/05/2019

We're really sad to announce that after 6 years, PearShaped Music Magazine has come to a close.

Despite consistent reader engagement, the society did not receive enough committee applications to run again next year. As a result, PearShaped will become a 'dormant' Guild Society.

We'd like to thank every single one of you who have contributed/engaged/liked/commented/played for us over the years. It's been an incredible journey and we've enjoyed every moment.

PearShaped went from an idea hashed out in the smoking area of The Rusty Bike to a well-established magazine hosting its own successful live events, interviewing global artists, launching yearly print annuals and publishing high quality music reviews. We wanted to prove that Exeter has a vibrant and growing music scene, and we think the past 6 years has shown exactly that. We'll forever be proud of everything we've produced, and hope you are too.

26/03/2019

Regrettably, we have made the decision to cancel the AGM as there are not enough applicants to fill the minimum number of positions to keep the society running.

There will now be elections at some point next term instead. Apologies to those who have written manifestos and were preparing to run, we encourage you to hold on to them and put yourselves forward next term instead.

Hope to still see you all at the BotB final supporting our friends in Campus Bands, more details about elections will follow. Thank you for your understanding.

22/03/2019

Hey folks! Just a reminder our AGM is coming up fast so if you're thinking of running for a position check out the link below and nominate yourself before midnight on Sunday 24th! And remember you must be a member of the society to run for a committee position. Hope to see lots of you at the AGM on Tuesday, don't forget to RSVP on the event page! 🍐🍐🍐

PearShaped is an online music magazine and it’s here to make sure that nobody misses out on the best live music in Exeter. We know everything that’s happening in the city’s live music scene, and we supply comprehensive listings to keep you up to date.

04/03/2019

PearShaped President Ellie Turner gives Ariana Grande's latest full marks in her glowing review. Check it out in full at the link below.

Ariana Grande – thank u, next by Ellie Turner "thank u, next stands once more as a testimony to both Grande’s strength and the idea that even when your entire world feels like it’s collapsing around you, you’ll always come out the other side if you have just a little faith in yourself." Febr...

20/02/2019

Lowenna Merritt examines the rise, the fall and the resurgence of the Skinhead. Through Punk and Ska, through Oi! and Two-Tone. Check it out below.

The Rise and Fall of the Skinhead by Lowenna Merritt February 20, 2019Photo credit: BBC ‘Skinhead’ isn’t the prettiest of terms, and it certainly doesn’t have the prettiest of associations. The archetypal skinhead image of shaven-heads, Harrington jackets and Dr. Martin boots is often linked...

18/02/2019

Robbie Taylor grants a pass to LCD Soundsytem's 'Electric Lady Sessions', "remind(s) us why American Dream topped so best album lists in 2017." Check it out below.

LCD Soundsystem – Electric Lady Sessions by Robbie Taylor "LCD Soundsystem are back with their third live album, Electric Lady Sessions, to remind us why American Dream topped so best album lists in 2017." February 8, 2019LCD Soundsystem are back with their third live album, Electric Lady Sessions...

18/02/2019

"The messiness of amo is really what makes it so interesting. It’s unlike anything any mainstream metal band has released, and its message is defiant." Stephen Ong reviews Bring Me The Horizon's latest at the link below.

Bring Me The Horizon – amo by Stephen Ong "It’s over multiple listens that amo will reveal itself; while inconsistent, the album’s highs are rewardingly entrancing." January 25, 2019Following their two most successful (and probably best) albums yet, Sheffield band Bring Me The Horizon have rel...

30/01/2019

Evan Phillips reviews James Blake's much anticipated 'Assume Form'; 'elevating his typically stoic electronic style into a heady opus full of light and texture.' Read the rest of the review below.

James Blake – Assume Form by Evan Phillips "Assume Form is boldly and unashamedly in love and it dares the listener to take that plunge too. If Blake can do it, then anyone can." January 18, 2019The last twelve months or so have been good to James Blake, the London-born producer extraordinaire who...

30/01/2019

'Deerhunter’s latest has its moments but altogether feels far too by the numbers. Despite the veteran group’s pedigree.' Bob Waters reviews the new Deerhunter full-length. Check the full review below.

Deerhunter – Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? by Bob Waters Deerhunter’s latest has its moments but altogether feels far too by the numbers. Despite the veteran group’s pedigree, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? fails to amount to more than a largely forgettable and dul...

30/01/2019

Editor-in-Chief David Crone gives Future's latest a pass. Read the full review down below.

Future – The WIZRD by David Crone "More high-quality renditions of Future’s formula are never a bad thing. But with thousands of teenagers clawing for their place in the trap market, it’s hard not to be wanting for some innovative gesture." January 18, 2019Future, in every sense of the word, i...

27/01/2019

Bob Waters takes a deep dive into Louisville's noisy history, from Slint to Rodan and beyond and you can listen along on Spotify here too: https://open.spotify.com/user/filthyprawn/playlist/6B4FXLdrWMP9cZ3vtmL5rF?si=2RSKCOo0R8mq9k4r5DCD6g

From the shadow of Spiderland: How Rodan and its alumni forged their own musical identity by Bob Waters January 27, 2019EDITOR’S NOTE: If you want to explore some of the music discussed here further, look no further than Bob’s excellent ‘Rodan + Alumni’ playlist   Louisville, Kentucky’s l...

22/01/2019

Ahead of our fundraising gig with Campus Bands tomorrow night, you can get to know headliners Orlata in our latest interview with them. Words by Sarah Morrish, photography by Dane Ridgway

Orlata by Sarah Morrish Ahead of PearShaped & Campus Bands' Fundraiser this Wednesday, Sarah Morrish caught up with Orlata's Mathew Gardner to talk creativity, composition and channeling your influences. January 22, 2019Photograph Credit: Dane Ridgway Photography © 2018 How long had you known each ...