''Big Cheese'' is an independent music magazine published in the United Kingdom that covers
alternative music Alternative music may refer to the following types of music:
*Alternative rock
*Alternative pop
*Alternative R&B
*Neo soul, sometimes known as alternative soul
*Alternative reggaeton
*Alternative hip hop
*Alternative dance
*Alternative metal
*Chris ...
including
rock,
punk, and
metal. It is circulated
monthly.
Features
''Big Cheese'' was one of the first monthly UK magazines to feature the likes of
My Chemical Romance,
Brand New,
Turbonegro,
Panic! at the Disco
Panic! at the Disco is the solo project of American musician Brendon Urie. It was originally a pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Urie, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, and Brent Wilson. They recorded their firs ...
,
The Movie Live
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,
Alexisonfire and
Taking Back Sunday. Since its creation, ''Big Cheese'' has offered bespoke covermount incentives to its readers, such as giving away a strictly limited
My Chemical Romance patch to celebrate the release of their latest album, giving
Green Day
Green Day is an American rock band formed in the East Bay of California in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, together with bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt. For most of the band's career, they have been a powe ...
fans exclusive free band-branded wristbands, as well as being one of the first magazines to offer a downloadable compilation CD to its readers completely free.
Personnel
Staff
The staff of the magazine include:
* Jim Sharples - "Features" editor
* Ian Chaddock - News/Online editor
* Paul Hagen - "Reviews" editor
References
External links
Official Website
1996 establishments in the United Kingdom
Bi-monthly magazines published in the United Kingdom
Independent magazines
Magazines established in 1996
Magazines published in London
Music magazines published in the United Kingdom
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