Hello!

I will be taking a break from Soundsphere. I’m looking at between late March and early May 2026 for a return to normal, but I could be away a bit longer.

I will be using this period to focus on my health and other projects. Everything is cool, all is well - I’m just having a break, and doing some other things. Don’t worry! When it’s time to come back, I’ll let everyone know.

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of the writers, bands, creatives, artists, management teams, PRs, venues, family and friends that have supported Soundsphere’s efforts as we have branched out from music into wrestling and film, tv and games. It’s really been an honour.

Because I have been the main source of funding (as I refuse to take gambling, crypto and advertorial that has nothing to do with what we do) and also the main editor for the site for the last few years, regular freelance opportunities, volunteering, work placements, live sessions and live showcases will be put on hold until my return, as it is unfair to ask anyone else to put in the amount of hours, time and energy that I have, without any kind of reward.

Everything will remain active as an archive across Soundsphere, Screensphere and Wrestlesphere for all of the wonderful work that has been done, and I will be keeping an eye on the sites. You may still see some new articles posted here and there, if inspiration strikes.

If there is anything really important that you really want to share, you can contact Andy Spoors on [email protected], but he will NOT be commissioning paid features, reviews or anything of that nature.

Once again, I thank everyone for their contributions. My hope is that Soundsphere has helped to launch a few careers, help some bands and creatives and given some people the confidence they need to navigate the creative industries. It has been my absolute pleasure to support as many people as we have.

I will be also be taking a break from the vast expanse of social media and my Soundsphere e-mail inbox during this time, so, please don’t expect a response from me here!

If you’d like to keep in touch, you can drop me a line at [email protected] and I’ll do my best to answer - please, for the love of whatever it is you believe in, no work stuff: no pitches, press releases or bloody gambling advertorials! Ta…

Thank you all, for everything.

See you in a bit!

In the meantime, take care and big, big love…

Dom x

My band's new EP, 'Out of Focus' is out now on streaming platforms...thanks for listening! 

Bandcamp link is here! Other links below :)

Strange Pink are Sam Forrest (vocals / guitar), Eddie Alan Logie (bass / BVs) and Soundsphere’s own Dom Smith (drums). Collectively inspired by bands like Sonic Youth and Built To Spill, Sam previously found success as frontman for Island Records band Nine Black Alps and York band Sewage Farm, while Eddie and Dom have been honing their craft in local Yorkshire bands Mary And The Ram, Creature Honey and RUNoffthestatic.

​As a musician with cerebral palsy, drummer Dom describes his journey as wonderful, but not without challenges, like having to literally crawl onto stages and avoid tripping over wires! Since being told he wouldn’t be able to achieve certain things growing up (like being in a band!), Dom has gone on to tour the UK, Europe and Asia in grind-doom metal band The Parasite Twins, create inspiring alternative electronic music in Mary And The Ram and is currently working with one of his favourite songwriters Sam Forrest and one of his favourite musicians Edward Alan Logie in Strange Pink. Such achievements he finds highly satisfying but that said, at a grassroots level, he’d like venue managers and promoters to be more accessible in general. There are many venues out there doing great work for neurodivergent and disabled musicians which he applauds, but traditionally people are afraid of what they don’t understand and that can create barriers for many people with additional needs.

As the first track from their soon to be released Out Of Focus EP, Pencil Chewer was recorded at Young Thugs studio, York (Avalanche Party, Life, Low Hummer) with the help of producer Nick ‘The Muscle’ Russell (Bedsit, The Black Ravines, ROTHCO) and mastered by Ed Woods (Idlewild, The Who).

Sam Forrest from the band says of the release “Pencil Chewer was the first track we wrote together, so it makes sense it’s our first release. Aside from that though, we were finding out about St. Agatha of Sicily at the time and the torture she endured. I think subliminally the song reflects that element of oppression in some way”.
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Below is a lyric video by Flesh Planet's Damo Hughes: ​

Wrestlesphere recently had an opportunity to chat to the iconic Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) about their fitness, creativity and favourite music. You can listen to the audio from both here:

We launched a new website called SCREENSPHERE - for film, TV and gaming stuff. Check it out here!

Hello!!

Check out this new interview here, which goes into my love for wrestling characters like Bray Wyatt and Mick Foley. I also talk about launching Wrestlesphere, Screensphere (for film and TV), Gimme A Hull Yeah and more!

Here, I also discuss my journey as a counsellor for people with disabilities. You can also find the podcast on Spotify here:

Thanks for listening!

Listen and watch below!

We chat about David's favourite bands, from Failure to Nine Inch Nails...

​Thanks for checking it out!

What you’ll doJoin Dom Smith, journalist, musician, disability counsellor and activist, for a gallery tour and workshop inspired by ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’.  

In collaboration with mixed-media artist Jay Sillence, Dom will highlight aspects of the exhibition that resonate with his experiences of disability, growing up in Yorkshire and living with cerebral palsy.  
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After the tour, you can take part in a creative drawing workshop with Dom and Jay in the Studio. Using the themes of struggle, transition and formation, you’re invited to share your own experiences and motivations. All materials will be provided. 
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The event will end with an informal question-and-answer session, where you’ll get the chance to chat with Dom and Jay.
DatesThursday 6 June 2024, 18:30 – 19:30

Tickets:

​www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perspective-tour-and-workshop-with-dom-smith-tickets-881331535347?aff=WCWebsitelink