Artist’s Corner with Minibar Disaster
Exploring Creativity, Connection, and Inspiration
• Can you share your earliest memories or experiences of The Roxy? What does the venue mean to you personally?
Our earliest memory of The Roxy was having a few friends there for our first gig. At first, the vibe was pretty chilled — everyone was just hanging out. But about 15 minutes in, a group of students came in celebrating a birthday, and suddenly the energy jumped way up. Before we knew it, everyone was dancing — even our mates who originally just came down for a quiet drink. The whole night flipped in the best way.
How would you describe the atmosphere and energy of performing at The Roxy compared to other venues?
We kicked off at The Roxy at the start of 2025, and straight away we noticed it’s nothing like the venues we usually play. The place has this really cool mix - hipster but also a bit glamorous - and it honestly made us feel special being up there. The atmosphere is super chilled, the crowd wasn’t wild but they were totally engaged, just in this laid-back, attentive way. It felt unique, like the room had its own character.
• Are there any standout moments or stories from your performance at The Roxy that have stayed with you?
Honestly, every night at The Roxy stands out for us. We’ve had so many great moments there that it wouldn’t feel right to single out just one.
• What have you been working on musically lately? Are there any particular themes or sounds you’re exploring?
We’ve been pouring our energy into our own original rock project, Radiogeist. Back in May we hit No. 32 on the Official UK Rock Albums Chart with our second album, 9, which was a huge moment for us. Right now, we’re working on a few singles to keep that momentum going, and ultimately building toward our third album - though that one might take a little longer to shape. In the meantime, we’re hoping to land some exciting support slots and festival dates soon. You can check the band out here : https://groover.me/radiogeist
• Can you walk us through your creative process when developing new material?
For me, every song starts with the lyrics. Sometimes I’ll wake up in the middle of the night with a line or a thought, grab my phone from the bedside table, and type it down before it disappears. Later, when a riff or some chords come along, I’ll scroll through all those notes and see what fits - even if it’s just a single sentence. Once I find the right piece, I build the rest of the song around it, always trying to reconnect with whatever I felt when I first wrote it down.
• Who or what are some of your biggest musical influences right now? Have your influences changed over time?
Our influences are always evolving, but at the core we’re rockers with a real love for ’90s grunge. More recently, bands like Sleep Token, Mastodon, and Tool have had a big impact on the way we approach songwriting.
• Are there any artists or genres outside your usual sphere that have inspired you recently?
Yes – Pharell Williams, The Black Keys, Wolf Alice, and more
• What projects or releases do you have coming up that you’re excited about? Anything fans should look out for?
We’re about to release our first ever Dolby Atmos spatial mix, with one of the tracks from our charting album, All U Need is U. The song has been completely transformed into this expansive sonic experience that actually feels physical — it’s pretty amazing. Thanks to Apple’s technology, we can now put it out so anyone with the right setup or even just headphones can experience the track in a totally new way.
• How do you see your sound or style evolving in the near future?
No idea, we’ll have to wait and see I guess, one things for sure, we won’t stick to the rules .
• Is there anything fans might be surprised to learn about what’s next for you musically?
The next chapter for us is to keep writing, recording, and releasing music — and to see where that journey takes us.
• Finally, what advice would you give to emerging artists hoping to play at iconic venues like The Roxy?
Our advice would be: keep doing what you do, keep getting better at it, and most importantly, enjoy every second you spend creating and performing music. If you’re not enjoying it, then what’s the point?
