Norwich singer songwriter Maya Law has the Midas touch, spinning past experiences into musical gold. Tender and honest, her latest EP Hitchhiking delves into heartbreak, inviting the audience along Maya’s road to healing. We caught up with her to gain insight into her world, exploring the inspirations behind the record, collaborations and all important advice […]Read More
After playing their first official live show in 2020, drawing in a full crowd to a two-night residency at London’s PinUps venue by word-of-mouth, Silvertwin have not let the pandemic stop them from continuing to make their mark in the music industry. The retro-vintage quintet consists of lead vocalist and song-writer Isaac Shalam, alongside band […]Read More
Trash Boat’s Ryan Hyslop speaks to James Riding about recording in Belgium, flaming tour buses and opening a guitar shop. Like everyone else’s, Trash Boat‘s lead guitarist Ryan Hyslop’s 2020 should have been so different. The punk band was due to play Slam Dunk Festival in England and France, then hit the road for a […]Read More
With neon club vibes drenched in husky vocals, and energetic vibrations pulsing with love and individuality, Adam Cola’s Make Your Mark (released on 5 March) is electric and fun. Self-described as “born an artist”, Cola’s passion for the arts pours itself into his music. Ever the stubborn one, his motivation only grows in the midst […]Read More
Though 2020 laid waste to the well-made plans of many an artist, COVID-induced solitude often served to foster rather than stifle creativity. Dream-pop duo Still Corners were no exception. With the production of their fifth studio album The Last Exit put on hold by coronavirus last year, Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes used the time […]Read More
Since forming nearly two years ago The Howlers have generated a buzz around their music, winning praise from BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq, KEXP’s Cheryl Waters, and BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders. With all of the bands’ singles debuting on Radio One – an extraordinary feat for a band not yet signed – The Howlers […]Read More
Talking to the girls from BERRIES, we realised early on that we are all pretty new to this. The three piece, riff-driven garage rock group made up of Holly, Lauren and Lucie have only been signed to London-based label Xtra Mile Recordings in November, but can already feel things changing for them. “It’s all happening […]Read More
Forgetting the Future are an indie rock band from a town called Thurso in northern Scotland. The outfit consists of singer/songwriter Robbie McNicol, guitarist Jamie Mackay, bassist Max Paul and drummer Connor Wilson. They formed in 2014 when they were around fourteen; creating music together for that long and from such a young age has […]Read More
The Shed Project are a five piece alternative rock band from Bolton. Despite only forming at the beginning of this year, they have already released five punchy tracks which could easily have sprung from the ‘Madchester’ scene. Down-to-earth and relatable, The Shed Project are a modern-day DIY rock band – incredibly humble and not afraid to speak their […]Read More
Country charm and fated romance, tangled in music sheets and coffee talks: husband and wife duo Haley & Michaels recently released their single ‘Hail Mary’ in the UK. I caught them for a quick telephone interview where we talked about how they met, pregnancy and lockdown, and their love for country music. If you’re making […]Read More
Lucky Iris are a new breed of pop-duo, producing didactic tunes in their new electrically threaded EP, Turns Out We Should Have Stayed At Home. With Maeve on vocals, and Jasper on virtually everything else, the bubbly duo not only have an amazing connection in their music, but almost speak as one entity in everyday […]Read More
On the same day as their greatly anticipated Victoria Park gig, Kasabian's Tom Meighan provides an intimate interview with his fansRead More
In recent years much more has been done to ensure the existence of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ folk. Whether literal or abstract, bars, bookshops and genres have emerged to tell different stories and to help amplify queer voices. One such space can be found within the world of left-field pop music, which many LGBTQ+ artists — […]Read More
As a young 5-piece shoegaze band, Pastel aren’t letting the pandemic slow them down. Fueled by two Mancunian cousins – the Lead singer (Jack Yates) and rhythm guitarist (James Yates) – an Irish lead guitarist and songwriter (Aaron Tormey), and two Welsh boys on bass guitar (Liam Oshea) and drums (Rhys Wheeler), the band have […]Read More
HI SIENNA — an alt-pop band from Manchester, consisting of Poppy Jo (vocals), Ste Darling (guitar), Si James (drums) and Charlie Ellis (bass) — are still finding inspiration during the emotional time of Coronavirus by taking up new hobbies in video games, spending time with their 9-month-old baby, or developing a newfound love for whisky. […]Read More
