“The album itself, swallowed whole (ideally after a meal. Don't take this one on an empty stomach, folks), is simply stunning. Tracks like 'Burn The Mall' and 'Nine Years' WILL install themselves in your cranium and take up permanent residence in there, all while not paying any rent and destroying the furniture at any given opportunity. You know what? You won't even mind.“
With punchy lyrics that hit the feels written by Dinning, a strong and melodic production, and best-selling vocal work, this song makes it easy to see why Dinning has been penned as ‘writing the soundtrack for the queer kids’. “Look Who’s Holding the Gun” for Dinning is not so much about love in general, it goes deeper in meaning. He hopes the song helps people recognise that you can’t help who you love but you can begin to see when someone isn’t in a position to give love to us.
Read MoreKayleigh Noble is a 24 year old emerging singer hailing from Dublin. Her electro-pop sound and honest, heartfelt lyrics on her debut album Just A Girl charts the emotional rollercoaster that comes with painful breakups. Her second single (Am I Asleep?), due to be released at the end of February, takes a different turn and sees her explore her newfound singledom. With her warm and bold personality, Kayleigh is shaping up to be an exciting new voice on the European pop scene. We sat down with her to chat about therapy, female empowerment and Charli xcx.
Read MoreAn Aussie festival staple, the producer behind the A-League’s theme song, winner of Queensland’s 2021 best electronic track, Young Franco has popped up from Down Under with his debut album, It’s Franky Baby!
Read MoreThe seventh album of the Grammy-award nominated producer, TOKiMONSTA, continues her journey of genre-bending, electro-focused, fearless yet progressive stamps on the US dance scene. More importantly this project illustrates a meaningful tribute to her late friend - prior to its recording TOKi took a career break to experience their friendship’s last moments.
Read More“Go to as much live music as possible. Whatever music you’re into, go and see it live. Another big issue is all the independent venues closing. Music is being attacked from multiple fronts. “
‘Life Forgetter’ is the first single from Twins’ debut EP, alongside a misty and intimate music video, depicting Loz’s current 2025 caravan residency on a farm outside of Bristol.
Read MoreComing off the heels of announcing their first UK Tour with some of their biggest headline shows to date, The Redroom have released their brand-new single “The Fear”. This is the first single from the upcoming debut EP, ‘Liminal Space’, recorded in Liverpool’s iconic Motor Museum Studios.
Read MoreFractal began almost six years ago in the summer of 2019, following my time in Durham during the end of exams. At that moment, I found the local scene to be hollow, lacking in diverse and experimental events.
Read MoreThe fact that Chappell Roan became so famous after flying under the radar for years says something about the need for queer artists (and people generally) to be their authentic selves. However, being yourself in the limelight comes at a price. Since the human brain is an extremely malleable thing, it’s not surprising that becoming a celebrity can have drastic effects on a person's mentality.
Read More“Somewhere in the 15 or so metres between the imposing backdrop of Brandenburg Gate and the stairs that would deliver us onto stage left, the adrenaline hit me. Hard. In one moment, the combination of a freezing Berlin evening and the usual nerves associated with live performance were gone, replaced instead by pure, unadulterated excitement.”
Read More“The debate around dynamic pricing has largely focused on the greed of the music industry and Oasis as a band in a horrid dance that the music industry must perform anytime there is a gig.”
Read MoreThe more I explored Hannah Diamond’s music, the more I realised that it was the sincerity behind the cutesy sound and style that set Diamond apart from her peers, creating this uncanny valley effect that is both superficial and achingly real. In a world where irony and cynicism are all too prevalent, the sincerity of her lyrics feels oddly refreshing. Perfect Picture picks apart the layers in the Photoshopped world of Miss HD and allows us to see her as she really is.
Read MoreFollowing the release of their swaggering and introspective new album Reason Enough, London four-piece Crows have embarked on a highly anticipated European tour. The band, known for their intense live shows and post-punk sound, have received support from the like of 6 Music, Radio 1 and The Observer, so it’s no surprise The Exchange is packed for their first gig in Bristol in over two years.
Read MoreQuoted as a “textural, tangible, and touching experience” by The Line of Best Fit, queer music and performance artist Freddie Lewis is on the rise. In the summer of 2021, Freddie launched his career with his single Growing Pains which made a significant impact on the UK trans community. He’s also played at festivals such as Glastonbury, The Great Escape, and Iceland Airwaves.
Read MoreSelf-described as dreamy and introspective, when listening to Cuckoo Spit you enter into a daydream-like state. Starting as just Lottie, the band has already attracted venues like the Windmill in Brixton, headlined shows, and supported sold-out bands… Cuckoo Spit are quietly storming into the music scene.
Read MoreSoon to release her second EP, Eliza Oakes is embracing the messy and uncertain nature of personal growth, allowing us in on the process of evolving as a human and as an artist. Her latest single Green Light does exactly this, delving into the unknown, and contemplating the vulnerability, faith, and strength in embracing what we can't control.
Read MoreWhilst there’s easy comparisons to make with Ahmed’s influences - MF Doom, Tyler, the Creator, MIKE - he’s undeniably genuine, both in his music and in person. There’s no bravado or fake sincerity about ‘WHATCHIMACALLIT.’ and whilst we chat, it becomes evident that Ahmend is a pretty multifaceted individual. He’s got a healthy sense of humour and manages to balance music, his pharmacy career, collaborations with other creatives, events…In his own words, he just ‘like[s] just knowing people’.
Read MoreNgaio may be based in Bristol but her music certainly shows she will not be pinned down. Her soulful vocals combined with jazz influences - all underpinned by African beats - create a sound all of its own. But it’s not just her music that’s eclectic, her career itself is eclectic too. Not only a recording artist, she is a spoken word artist, activist, DJ and founder of Booty Bass, a Black-led female/non-binary DJ crew.
Read MoreAs I'm writing these words, we have just released our debut EP. It's called 'Welcome To The Family', and despite the song’s subject matter, this thing we've created is absolutely that – a family.
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