Ohheycicde: Openly Discussing Suicidal Ideation
Trigger Warning - this article openly discusses suicide and suicidial ideation
Suicidal ideation isn’t really openly discussed in any social setting that I’m aware of. I’ve talked about it briefly with my mental health friends, but it rarely gets past the point of acknowledging that we both aren’t that adverse to dying, and then swiftly moving on. Let’s face it, talking about suicide and suicidal ideation is rarely an enjoyable or comfortable conversation, so why bring it up (outside of therapy) at all?
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Talking to: Maarja Nuut
Estonia-born and classically-trained musician Maarja Nuut is not afraid to delve into a number of disparate genres when making music, including Hindustani classical music while studying in New Delhi, Estonian archive sounds and most recently, the outer limits of looping and electronic sounds. Her solo work has garnered attention from 6 Music’s Mary Anne Hobbs , The Guardian and The Quietus, amongst others.
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The Everyday Gig Review Roundup (October ‘21)
We’re bringing you the best live music venues across the UK with what our amazing music scene has been offering up lately.
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Talking to: Fake Turins
At first glance and listen Fake Turins are one of the many exciting bands to come out of the London electronic, post-punk music scene recently. But they are more than just a band.
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Talking to: Aibai
Aibai’s tracks, talking of late nights, queer love, clubs and daydreams are filled with ambient, cinematic soundscapes reminiscent of electronic greats such as Odesza and Flume.
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Talking to: Zouj
Zouj, aka Adam Abdelkader Lenox, a French/Moroccan/American musician and producer, brought up in Paris, now based in Leipzig, has been making leftfield, playful waves on the European noise DIY scene
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The Everyday Gig Review Roundup (August ‘21)
We’re bringing you the best live music venues across the UK with what our amazing music scene has been offering up lately.
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The Unnecessary Scandal Between Demi Lovato and the LA Frozen Yoghurt Business, Bigg Chill
Attacking an independent store merely because they want to target a wider demographic is unjustified. If Demi truly wanted to attack diet culture, she should have called out the large corporations who produce these items rather than small local businesses who have had enough economic losses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Talking To: Ben Cura
Ben Cura is a man of many talents. After spending many years in his youth travelling, he attended the New York Film Academy in Paris before graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. His back catalogue includes theatre work, director, producer, actor and, most recently, musician.
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Talking to: False Witness
Having made their base in Berlin in 2020, via Boston and New York, False Witness is taking the techno world by storm. The quality of their dark and empowering musical output is evident within seconds of hitting play and is backed up by their impressive CV of big-name collaborators and sets at some of the most iconic techno venues out there.
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I Am Cringe But I Am Free
Cringe itself is a clash of two things: self perception and the perception of others. There is more than one type of this clash though. Melissa Dahl talks about this duality in Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness, where she explores compassionate cringe and contemptuous cringe.
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Talking to: Sebastian Plano
Berlin-based, Argentinian born composer and musician Sebastian Plano started playing the cello at seven and began writing his own music at the age of eleven. A few years later he turned his back on the traditional music doctrines of his childhood, deciding he didn’t just want to play other people’s music and followed a more contemporary journey, forging his own path
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Talking to: Beacon Bloom
If you don’t already know Beacon Bloom, then get to know them. We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with front man, Ryan Ferris about their latest release, Nothing Here But You, the first ever NFT music video and future goals for regenerative festivals.
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Talking To: Chrissie Huntley
With her newest single Supposed to Be out last month and her first headline show, since the pandemic began, coming up in July, 2021 looks to be a good year for Chrissie. We sat down with her to discuss what she’s been up to, what it was like performing at Glastonbury(!) and how music has helped her mental health.
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Talking to: Ree
Producer & songwriter Ree has just released her debut EP Ree96. She reflects upon how interpersonal relationships are contorted by and interface with digital media and the EP promises an intimate look at companionship & human connection in a digital era where distance still matters, geographic or emotional.
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Talking to: AMIKA
Ahead of her takeover of the magazine’s Instagram on Thursday 10th June, we sat down with AMIKA and talked about her songwriting, being inspired by The Slumflower, asking for what you want in life, her recipe for nurturing a creative space and the joy of alone-ness.
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My Favourite Festival Set - Rage Against the Machine at Glastonbury
But festival sets are another thing. They are not just the music, they are everything else in between. Conjuring up memories of the whole weekend and where it fits into the story of your life - who you were with, the weather, the sets you missed, the people you met, the journey there and the journey home, the comedown.
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(One Of) My Favourite Festival Moments
Festivals aren’t always just about the music. Your make-shift campsite, the people you camp with, the people you meet and the things you share are all part of the experience too. However, watching live music and discovering new bands are definitely what makes a festival memorable.
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Talking to: Naz & Ella
Fusing a gritty, grunge-infused aura with traditional folk-inspired musicality, Naz & Ella channel their anger and frustration at the world through tightly wound harmonies and intricate guitar riffs.
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