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Biased about Katseye: An Awarded Climb to the Top
All this fame and cultural influence, and Katseye are just one year into their career. All of this begs the question: how?
Malishka Shaikh-Kannamwar
2 days ago7 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 84 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 75 min read


The Graceful Command of Caitlin: Quietly Fierce and Fully Assured
Image by Pearl Murphy courtesy of French Press PR The Grace, long one of my favourite London venues, carried a familiar sense of anticipation that only an intimate venue of its kind can summon, where every note and movement is entirely magnified by proximity. Located in Islington, the iconic music venue has been celebrated for hosting the city’s greatest emerging talents as they find their footing; its past guests only underline the venue’s well-deserved reputation, with arti
Hannah Breen
Nov 224 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 159 min read


No Longer Waiting In The Wings: A Conversation With Lemondaze
A conversation with Isis (guitar/vocals) and Jonty (bass) from British Indie band 'Lemondaze'
Mishka Ramaloo
Nov 1410 min read


Album Review: Vicious Delicious By Luvcat
A review of Luvcat's debut album, Vicious Delicious.
Mahak Naddafi
Nov 83 min read


Gilded Voyeurism: Taylor Swift As The ‘Showgirl’ And The Spectacle Of Female Pop
An analysis of how Taylor Swift's new album announcement, 'Life of a Showgirl', heavily correlates with her decade-long career as a popstar in mainstream media.
Hannah Breen
Sep 104 min read


From Earlestown to the World: The Rise of The K’s
Aaron Parsons for Rolling Stone In the heart of England’s North West lies Earlestown, a quiet town nestled between the musical powerhouses of Manchester and Liverpool. It’s not the kind of place typically associated with stardom but it’s exactly where The K’s began. Born out of the ambition of suburban life, this four-piece indie rock band – Jamie Boyle (vocals/rhythm guitar), Ryan Breslin (lead guitar), Dexter Baker (bass), and Nathan Peers (drums) have become one of the mos
Daria Slikker
Jul 83 min read


Autumn’s Allure: Why We’re Obsessed With Autumn (Even When It Usually Sucks)
Staff Writer Stella Wright addresses expectations set by the Autumn season, diving into social media, fashion, and music.
Stella Wright
Nov 17, 20245 min read
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