My band's new EP, 'Out of Focus' is out now on streaming platforms...thanks for listening!
Bandcamp link is here! Other links below :)
Bandcamp link is here! Other links below :)
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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”. Below is a lyric video by Flesh Planet's Damo Hughes: 
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 This Reel People focuses on Dom Smith. At this point, we'd normally include what a person does, but it would be easier to say what Dom DOESN'T do. Born with cerebral palsy, he was told he would never achieve what he wanted let alone his dream of being a journalist. In this episode, you'll find why he won't let anyone or anything define him or stop him from achieving his goals. Dom talks about all his loves in life, including Soundsphere, wrestling, and goth culture! About Reel People: We wanted to showcase the talents, creativity and unique stories of real people, creating a series that explores the individual journey and recognises not every journey to success is as smooth as the movies can make out! Camera, Lighting, Editing and Directing - Jay Sillence Producer - Gemma Brown 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!  Dom Smith discusses his counselling work, and wrestling fandom on The Anthony Talks Podcast7/12/2024
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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. 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. 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  
When we first interviewed our wonderful friend of the show, Dom Smith (episode 24 if you haven’t listened - you really should!), we were stunned as he talked about his journey with Cerebral Palsy and the questions he gets asked - so many of those questions are extremely personal and normally about sex.
Dom is the first person to put his hands up and be open and honest about this kind of stuff and he became the inspiration behind our sex series - lets talk about the things that people need educating on. Asking the questions that people want to know but are (sometimes!) too afraid to ask! Dom’s life has had some wild and interesting encounters and he’s not afraid to talk about them and what it’s like for disabled folk. We won’t steal his thunder, you can hear what he has to say on his episode out now! If you want to check out more about Dom, you can find him at the following links: Wobbling About & Rocking Out - https://waro.co.uk/home/ Wrestlesphere - https://wrestlesphere.com/ Soundsphere - https://www.soundspheremag.com/ |
