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Adolescent Reverence: Ethel Cain’s ‘Childish Behaviour’ Tour
Photos by Hannah Tang Outside Camden’s Roundhouse, a queue trails the length of Chalk Farm Road, draped in an array of virginal white...
Hannah Tang
Jul 10, 20244 min read


66 by Paul Weller Review: ‘…humbled by the majesty…’ of this album
Photo via Flickr, licenced under Creative Comms. Few people wholeheartedly celebrate getting older, especially those in the music and...
John Gilheany
Jul 10, 20244 min read


STRAND Showcase Spotlight: In Conversation with TASH
Photo provided courtesy of TASH Alt-rock powerhouse TASH, real name Tara Noble, has been turning heads lately — her discography is filled...
Stefi Komala
Jul 9, 20245 min read


In Conversation with Carlton Makaza: On His Latest EP False Poetry
Photo by Carlton Makaza Now more than ever, creativity for music is at stake given the pressure to circulate virally and the onset of AI...
Yuki Fujiwara
Jun 27, 20247 min read


‘The Vinyl Factory – Reverb’ At 180 Studios
At the end of May, 180 Studios opened the ‘Reverb’ exhibition in partnership with The Vinyl Factory to celebrate the past 20 years of the...
OisÃn McGilloway
Jun 24, 20245 min read


Olivia Dean 'Messy' Tour: Dazzling, Magical, Jazz-Soul Pop
Photo via Wikimedia Commons (licensed under CC BY-2.0 DEED). Ironically, Olivia Dean’s Messy Tour was anything but messy. Her team...
Renee Leyyi
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Yeat’s 2093 - A Futuristic Powerhouse
In terms of exciting drops, 2024 stands out for having a strong start. Up until Yeat’s latest album, I wasn’t drawn to the psych trap and...
Matija Conic
Jun 4, 20245 min read


'If You're Bored of This City'... You Won't Be After Finn Doherty's EP Launch Show
Photo by Alec Jafrato, provided courtesy of Finn Doherty I catch Finn Doherty in the basement of Hoxton Cabin right at the end of his...
Talia Andrea
May 13, 20247 min read


A Night at Clubshy: The Start of a New Era of Clubbing to Remember ‘4eva’
Photo by Angelina Bengady Clubshy, a club night hosted at the renowned Fabric venue, promised a captivating experience headlined by none...
Angelina Bengady
May 6, 20242 min read


Album Review: Vampire Weekend’s Only God Was Above Us (2024) Finds Peace In the Bleak and Dire
Photo by Ralph_PH via Flickr (licensed under CC BY-2.0 DEED) When it comes to shaping the sound of indie rock today, Vampire Weekend’s...
Matija Conic
May 5, 20246 min read
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