On Monday 25 August 2025, the northern outskirts of Manchester came alive with the sound of rock and roll and grunge as the city of Bury hosted an unforgettable charity event. This all day festival brought together volunteers, musicians, and music lovers for a cause that touched many hearts. With multiple outdoor stages and nearly every pub in town joining the effort, the event, known as Glaston-Bury, became a vibrant celebration of live music and community spirit. A Festival

Roots Stage, Kendal Calling, August 2024 Droll Man take to the Roots Stage at Kendal Calling and deliver a full set of original music to a packed festival crowd. Watch and Listen: A New Stage for New Music The Roots Stage at Kendal Calling 2024 was a new addition to the festival. It focused on showcasing grassroots artists and original bands across the weekend. Organised by Soundwave Cumbria, the stage created an opportunity for regional talent to perform in front of a large

What would you call it? Not every song needs a name to make an impact. In this video, Carlisle-based band tbk perform an original, currently untitled track live on the Roots Stage at Kendal Calling 2024 and it hits just as hard as anything with a polished release. Watch the performance Weird music for weird people Self-described as creators of “weird music for weird people,” tbk continue to carve out their own space in the Cumbria music scene. This track is a perfect example:

Not every interview needs to be polished. Sometimes, the best moments come from just pointing a camera and seeing what happens. At Kendal Calling 2024, Lee was helping out with Rock With at the Roots Stage when something he said caught my attention. So, naturally, I stepped in and asked for a quick interview. Tom from tbk happened to be there as well. What followed was… well… a moment. Watch the interview No script, no safety net There’s no setup here. No prep. Just two peopl

Kendal Calling always brings together a mix of sounds, styles, and surprises—and 2024 was no different. One band that stood out on the Roots Stage were Carlisle’s own tbk. Originally formed as a three-piece, the name “tbk” comes from the initials of founding members Tom, Ben and Ky. In true independent spirit, they’ve also made themselves just that little bit harder to track down branding their socials as “tbk.muzak.” Some bands chase attention… others seem quite happy being

There’s something about seeing two songs back-to-back that gives you a better feel for what a band is really about. At Kendal Calling 2024, Carlisle band tbk took to the Roots Stage and delivered exactly that—two original tracks, “3” and “Yon,” in one continuous live performance. Watch the performance A band doing things their own way Originally formed as a three-piece, tbk (Tom, Ben, Ky) have always done things a little differently. Even now, they’ve made themselves delibera