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Tape recorders, OCD and Bo Burnham: In Conversation With Oscar Lindsey
Despite the six-hour time difference between Nashville and London, I managed to meet with Oscar Lindsey ahead of his upcoming record release. Before Sunshine drops everywhere on the 16th of October, Lindsey reflects on his past albums and how his process and sound have changed from his first uploads.
Eva Lau-Johnston
Oct 211 min read


Fits Like A Glove: C'est Jeanne Lands In London
Writer Mahak Naddafi attends C'est Jeanne's limited pop-up at the Light House in London ahead of the city's fashion week, where handmade couture gloves are displayed for the public to purchase.
Mahak Naddafi
Sep 3010 min read


The Evolution Of Ratboys: In conversation with Julia Steiner
Hailing from Chicago, Ratboys touch down in Tufnell Park to play Downstairs at the Dome. A couple of hours before their gig with Salarymen, we sat down with Julia Steiner of Ratboys to discuss how the band’s sound has changed, the experimentality of their most recent record and the future of protest music.
Eva Lau-Johnston
Sep 1012 min read


Split the Ticket Discuss Their New Single ‘I Don’t Know My Name’
Writer Maddy Maguire sits down and interviews Leeds-based band Split the Ticket following the release of their latest single 'I Don't Know My Name.'
Maddy Maguire
Jul 258 min read


But What Does A ‘BOY’ Truly Want?: In Conversation With Ben Rusnak
All images credited to Rebecca Woolich The world of film is multifaceted. We often focus on the stories told in long-form: but the individuals who make short films have an equally important message to tell, and deserve recognition and platforming. One such film is BOY , which follows Danny, a young gay man looking for a casual hookup. He meets Mark on a dating app and invites him over to fulfil his desire. But Danny soon realises that he’s not the only one with a mission. The
Emily Bunder
Mar 74 min read


Tooth: The Age of Innocence
Tooth, an alt-rock band, discusses their debut single, performing live, and their promising future.
Daria Slikker
Jan 284 min read


Bloomsbury Football And The Transformative Power Of Sport: In Conversation With Charlie Hyman
Bloomsbury Football Foundation is a charity, currently based in London, but with plans to scale across the country. Our mission is to transform young people’s lives using the power of football.
Lara Walsh
Dec 29, 20257 min read


In Conversation With Blakey On His Latest Striking Single "You! Girl…x"
Writer Arielle Sam-Alao sits down to interview Blakey ahead of the release of his latest single, "You! Girl...x" to discuss creative processes, career milestones, and threats to the music industry.
Arielle Sam-Alao
Dec 8, 20254 min read


She’s Not Playing Any Games: In Conversation with Mekyja
Writer Emily Henman interviews Australian musician Mekyja, in which she shares her ambitions, her successes, and what's next in her story.
Emily Henman
Dec 7, 20255 min read


The Wytches: Making Noise in the Age of the Machine
Photo by Steve Gullick courtesy of After Hours PR My Thursday evening during reading week was not spent reading, but rather spent following The Wytches around on the final night of their UK tour at The Dome . As this was my first interview with Strand’s Music column and the Northern line was predictably unpredictable, my solo journey to Tufnell Park was undeniably chaotic. Between frantic texts to co-editor Mahak about my ETA, I received a casual message from the band’s mana
Hannah Breen
Nov 15, 20259 min read
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