Alt rock band Villumier from the Reading area have been fairly productive recently, with four singles released, and appearances at Reading Rising

Wrex are based in Brighton, but we were impressed when we saw them at Reading Rising at the Face Bar last November,

The Kokroachez are a dynamic (see photo!) young alternative rock band from Oxford. We saw them play last summer at The Oracle

It's always good to hear about a new music venue in the area so, when we heard that Crumbs in Woodley was going to try a music night

The music scene in Reading and nearby is very much alive right now, with plenty of home-grown talent making great sounds plus more established artists

Jack Daynes is clearly a talented musician. As well as his own solo music and shows, he is an excellent drummer playing in top tours

Belle Dame were one of the lucky bands chosen to take part in Only The Poets' battle of the bands at the Purple Turtle

Reading is becoming a second home for this blues-rock trio from the Netherlands. They've played at the Purple Turtle three times now

One thing we are very passionate about is grassroots music, and that's something shared by Only The Poets

We were privileged to be invited to a 'secret gig' at the Face Bar, which was a dress rehearsal for Spriggan Mist's upcoming tour