This month Culture as a Dare are shining a spotlight on Newcastle and the TQ Zine family
Culture as a Dare – August 23
A largely electronic and song based selection this time, and no DJ waffle, so it’s a perfect backdrop for a BBQ or wedding. In a parallel universe.
Culture as a Dare – April 23
Golden Oldies, Freshly baked loaves, and an international mish mash of ear maths.
Culture as a Dare – 24.7.22
Enjoy the latest show from Culture as a Dare – go on, you know you want to…
Culture as a Dare – 23.01.22
Chip tunes, Pixie farts, Russian post rock, stunning drone and exciting news about gigs. Suddenly things are looking up.
Culture as a Dare – EUROVISION 2021
Welcome et Bienvenue to our annual celebration of the outsider music of Europe, remember to vote for your favourite via FB, Twitter or email. Hug your friends and family tight.
Culture as a Dare – 18/04/21
Actually I’m a bit more dynamic today, could I possibly change the description of Sunday’s show to ‘Emma celebrates the joy of running and mourns the loss of The Railway Hotel, the premier gig venue and the former heart of Southend’s alternative community’
Culture as a Dare – 21/03/21
This week’s show is a slowly unravelling fever dream involving Myanmar, Geri Halliwell, cats on the face, sentient microbes, monsters, and an exclusive guest mix from the one and only TOXIC CHICKEN. Hold on tight.
Culture as a Dare – 07/03/21
Another batch of musical bulbs pushes forth shoots of renewal through the heavy clods of frozen earth. Some tender snowdrops, some garish daffodils and the odd hopeful crocus popping up in the lawn despite the overwhelming evidence that it will be trampled. Let’s meet one to one outside for a coffee and drink it all in.
Culture as a Dare – 20/12/20
Welcome to episode three where I talk about soldering, fame, TQ Zine, missing the CAAD gang, and snow. So much snow.