Blog jam: Arts Blurb

Who are you and what's your blog called? My name is Lauren, and my blog is called Arts Blurb . How long has your blog been going? Since July 2011. What do you write about? My blog covers the Chelmsford/mid-Essex music scene. I'm passionate about local music but I try to be a bit different by reviewing arts events as well as gigs and albums. For example, recent posts have been on an urban singers album launch, a touring independent theatre company, and a review of a rock music show called American Anthems. I try and promote all that is good about our culture, but also look to feature opportunities locally or further afield that people could get involved with. One singer I featured went on to win a competition, which was exciting. Why should people visit your blog? Someone who read my blog told me I had shown him there was more going on locally than he realised. I want to bring the people, places and events to a new audience, and get people involved in supporting those who live in or visit our city. Drop by if you want to find out about new bands and singers, venues, events and a whole lot more. I have photo albums and a YouTube channel to distract you as well. What's your top song right now? Locally I'd have to shout out Cara Winter and Jakob Deist , two artists I've played a lot recently, but I think I'd have to pick Drive By by Train . It's getting a lot of airplay at the moment, and always gets me singing along and makes me feel good. What's your favourite music blog aside from your own? I think Twitter is a bit like a blog sometimes, keeping me up to date with all my favourite artists. As for a blog, I like I Am Konki. It features musicians I've never heard of and finds really entertaining creative stuff.