NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
SHEFFIELD
INTRODUCTION I went into writing this with a muted sense of panic. I'm not from Sheffield, and now is not the time for a day trip to have a root around. I was certain it'd make writing this beyond tough; how can I possibly talk with fond familiarity about something I'm completely incapable of exploring? Yet against all odds I'm here, working on one of the most life-affirming pieces I've ever written. In the midst of pandemicincited chaos, it's refreshing to see a community utilising and sharing resources to make coping that little bit easier. Digging deep into
the unfamiliar, the lust for livelihood in this city is beyond resilient. There's been a relatively seamless adaptation to this new way of life; musicians, producers, venues and shops act as vital community gateposts for those looking for something to lean on. So, this is it. This is your toolbox; use these people, services and online communities to keep creating when the cards feel like they're stacked against you.
PRODUCERS With what feels like all the time in the world to perfect new music from home, conquering the production side of things is when it can all start to go a bit skewwhiff. Sheffield producer Federico Telesca is offering a helping hand to artists during lockdown; working with the likes of Sub Machine, Keyframe and Outta Peak, if you're looking to pump your single with a boat load of attitude and get it that welldeserved radio play, he's your man.
It seems that from the outside looking in, maybe the world www.federicotelesca.co.uk isn't quite as bad as we all thought. 28
