On deeper inspection, Drake’s actions and artistry paint a problematic career. Manipulation and deceit run deep through his history, and in inspecting these factors, it is clear to see Canada’s musical crown jewel must answer for his gross misdemeanours.
Read MoreIf you think Los Angeles and everything to come out of it is sun-drenched and candy-saturated, you need to think again. Therapist by day and Dark Synth-Riot artist by night, LA-based Violent Vickie proves this and she is on the up; making dark, soulful, electro-punk with the ethos and message to match.
Read MoreIt’s about dancing and finding your tribe. I found mine in the 90’s when I moved to Bristol, a mixed bunch of travellers, hippy/punk ravers and techno mad nutters. I spent a fair amount of time at Lakota on the weekends (not sure you’d get away with calling a club that now).
Read MoreHailing from Sheffield, Harry Brazier is an incredible musician. A singer, songwriter who also plays the guitar, he is down-to-earth and a lot of fun to speak to! We caught up with him, a few weeks before his live gig night on our Instagram as part of The Everyday Gig Nights series, to discuss how living in Bristol influenced his music taste, why he prefers being in a band and what influences his songwriting.
Read MoreIntroducing Josiah Hartley, founder of Bristol-based independent record label Phuture Shock Musik. Much of the label’s output explores a diverse range of leftfield, genre-bending house, broken beat, bass and beyond, with a forward thinking twist. As well as getting to know Josiah, he also introduces us to some past key releases on the label, and the current signings he is really excited about.
Read MoreIt leaves a question hanging in the air: what do we gain from clubs, as a collective people? The answer will no doubt vary for each individual, and to this individual the possibilities seem more numerous than one can fit into a single article.
Read Moretiny deaths is a Los Angeles based project making moody, dream-pop; the moniker of singer/songwriter Claire de Lune. Teaming up with producer Grant Cutler, their music is an exploration of the middle ground between de Lune's background in R&B and Cutler's experience in the world of experimental music and high-art sound installations. In tiny deaths, bass, lush soundscapes and rich, soulful vocals unite to form a wholly alive and fresh take on the dream-pop genre.
Read MoreI mean, why read a lengthy interview with your favourite artist, when you can just watch their live-streamed Q&A?
Read MoreLast year’s Leaving Neverland and his history of sexual misconduct allegations have thrown Jackson’s legacy into question. Nevertheless, some of the most prolific artists of today have cited Jackson as a huge influence on their work.
Read MoreIn a world connected by social media, everyone dancing to the same song has a certain pull, and it’s easy to see how the popular songs have resonated with people and affected the charts.
Read MoreChris Morgan and friend Lloydi started Don't Tell Your Mother, a LGBTQ+FRIENDS club night, in 2014, offering up seriously good pop and disco vibes to not-so-serious party goers on the Bristol queer scene. It is a truly inclusive space for everyone to be themselves and that is what they pride themselves on, providing a space for everybody, from all walks of life, to dance together.
Read MoreFrom iconic vinyl stores in Cardiff’s markets and arcades, or running through London’s high street charity shop baskets, to picking up neglected classics from Devon’s antique, thrift and vintage barns; there’s something about discovering music in this way that never gets old.
Read MoreIn joining a collective of Glasgow based emerging musicians, India began to experiment as a musician with the styles of jazz, hip-hop, trap, and bossa nova, sparking her musical awakening. Shades, India’s debut single, was written over lock down, and is a blending of spiritual jazz with trap and hip-hop rhythms evoking cosmic sensations and reflecting the beginning of India’s musical journey, which has its roots in her recognising the power of creation.
Read MoreThe speed at which they are produced, the focus on entertainment (not actual talent) and the often cruel and merciless backlash that contestants face all being the subject of talent show criticism, which begs the question, are these shows a valid means of finding credible talent?
Read MoreWhen being interviewed about The Search, the girls emphasised that it would take a kinder approach than “others out there.” Translation: it would be nothing like The X Factor, the show on which they found their own fame.
Read MoreThe Moylan Family Soundclash are Paul and Hannah, a father and daughter DJ duo from the depths of Easton in Bristol. Paul has been on the Bristol music scene for years, both playing and creating, and has passed his love of dance music and DJ know-how on to his daughter Hannah, who has taken the baton and hit the ground running as DJ Hannza, recently joining ranks with the all-femxle DJ collective Booty Bass. Both get out there and play individually, but when they come together as The Moylan Family Soundclash alchemy happens, and beats are born that span generations.
Read MoreWe are psychologically wired to like covers. There’s something about the deep familiarity, the delights of new twists and turns that fascinate me time and time again. Almost always the artist puts their own stamp on a song, and I enjoy comparing the differences between versions.
Read MoreFor the seventh year in a row there are no female headliners at Leeds and Reading Festival. Seven. Years. Are festival planners really expecting us to believe that they couldn’t find a suitable female headliner in seven whole years?
Read MoreMusic has helped Prinxe Nabu change the negative course his life was taking when he emigrated to the UK from Romania as a teenager, has kept him continuing on the right life path, and creating music continues to give him hope when other areas of his life are tough.
Read MoreThis album’s gritty artistic expression and ability to evoke such deep emotion has yet to be replicated for me, cementing its place as the most important album I have listened to.
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