So you've read the title and you might be wondering what the hell I'm going on about. Or if you follow my Twitter closely you might know what I'm talking about. Or you might not care. Probably the last one to be honest. However I am going on a much needed rant about my shitty … Continue reading Getting Real: My Sh*tty Year of Drumming (so far)
Author: Mae Simkin
Being Told I’m Abnormal
Hi, my name is Mae and I am pansexual. Some people don't like that.
I Predict A Riot?
My day in London yesterday! From meeting people and seeing Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chiefs to taking part in a political march down Oxford Street.
Drumming: Injuries are fun…right?
Being a drummer does take its toll...especially on me apparently. I have a feeling that this blog post is going to make me seem the most amateurish, uncoordinated drummer on the planet but here we go. Why not? Whether it is the silly knocks or buggering up my back there are a range of "injuries" … Continue reading Drumming: Injuries are fun…right?
Glastonbury 2017: Top 5 Greatest Moments
So Glastonbury 2017 is well and truly done and dusted but it has been mega. I've watched more than I thought I would and have enjoyed many great acts - some who I've never seen before - over the weekend. Here is a list of my top five greatest moments of the festival. Enjoy 🙂 … Continue reading Glastonbury 2017: Top 5 Greatest Moments
Fall Out Boy: A Nine Week Opinion Switch-Up
How my opinion of Fall Out Boy's next album "Mania" changed in nine weeks.
My Panic Attack Playlist
One of my many flaws in life is that I suffer from panic attacks. Mainly at night when I am alone left to my thoughts but it can be a horrifying experience only soothed by one thing. Music. I actually have a playlist of ten songs which I work my way through to calm myself … Continue reading My Panic Attack Playlist
Meeting A Band Member: Vijay Mistry – Kaiser Chiefs’ Drummer
As challenged by someone on Twitter, here is a post about meeting a band member 🙂 my favourite band member.
Weird (and sometimes wonderful) Merch
Now I have frequented many gigs in my time and have also seen various posts online from other people who have been to gigs many who have spent ludicrous amounts on merchandise and I am no exception. However, I tend to stick with t-shirts but I did buy some drumsticks and plectrums at a Kaiser … Continue reading Weird (and sometimes wonderful) Merch
Being a Drummer
Being a Drummer Being a drummer has begun to define me out there on social media. Maybe it is because of my age or gender; maybe it is because I am not exactly built as a drummer. Who knows? I have been drumming since January 2013 on and off which is something that I am … Continue reading Being a Drummer










