Band Of The Day – Altin Gün
Altin Gün are an Anatolian rock and Turkish psychedelic folk band from Amsterdam founded by bassist Jasper Verhulst, bassist with Dutch neo-psychedelicist Jacco Gardner. Continue reading Band Of The Day – Altin Gün
Author: Johnny Fry
Vulture upon all cultures we shall tweet until the morning sun. Reggae, punk, electronica, pop, dub, film, art, architecture, dogs. We shall come for you all.
BIMM Introducing: The Royalty Instrumentality Project
Wondering how to spend the rest of 2020? If the answer is ‘yes’, then The Royalty Instrumentality Project has come up with a solution. Continue reading BIMM Introducing: The Royalty Instrumentality Project
BIMM Introducing: Kaia Vieira
Kaia Vieira is an up-and-coming artist from Bournemouth currently studying at BIMM London on the songwriting course. Viera has a wide range of musical tastes including everything from modern soul and jazz to drum and bass and she uses these influences along with her exceptional songwriting and experience as a busker to create a fresh and captivating sound. Continue reading BIMM Introducing: Kaia Vieira
K-Pop Superstars BTS can delay military service after new law passed
K-Pop stans can breathe a deep sigh of relief – for now.
The K-Pop world was rocked recently when hearing the news that BTS, arguably the biggest boy band in the world, would have to disband temporarily to enlist for South Korea’s mandatory military service. Continue reading K-Pop Superstars BTS can delay military service after new law passed
Throwback Thursday: Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Press Color
Words by Johnny Fry It’s 1979. We’re in the Big Apple. The Apple is rotting from the inside out due to severe bankruptcy in the city. “All the straight people were trying to get out of New York,” recalls one visual artist, “but all the freaks were trying to get in.” One of these freaks was an ethereal French singer, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, who wormed … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Press Color
“We had to roll with the punches”: Megan Page on Record Store Day Black Friday, and how RSD survived 2020
It’s been a tumultuous year for RSD – and the event nearly came to a halt entirely across the globe. LDN spoke to UK Record Store Day founder Megan Page. Continue reading “We had to roll with the punches”: Megan Page on Record Store Day Black Friday, and how RSD survived 2020
This Year’s Grammy Nominations: What The AF Is Going On?
Words by Thomas Bradey-Riseley After what’s been a turbulent 2020, the Grammys have named their best and the rest yesterday (November 14). While not short of surprises in its 61-year existence – there usually are a few ‘wtf?’ moments – some snubs and acknowledgements are more significant this time round. The Weeknd hasn’t received a single nomination. He had the biggest charting hit of the … Continue reading This Year’s Grammy Nominations: What The AF Is Going On?
Wish EU Were Here: Tea Sofia
Words by Nina de Sanders At just 18 years of age, Tea Sofia has recently released her debut album ‘Stani’. She first rose to the attention of the local pop scene back in 2018 with her hit single Pretend, followed by an ambitious EP called ‘Unwind’. Being born and raised Czech Republic, this young singer-songwriter embraces her Lituanian and Serbian roots. ‘Stani’, which means ‘Stop’ … Continue reading Wish EU Were Here: Tea Sofia
German Court Ruling: Techno IS Music
Words by Thomas Bradey Risely Live music venues have been one of the most impacted businesses due to the global pandemic but good news for clubs in Germany. But now a German court has ruled techno to be music – allowing the legendary Berlin club scene to receive the same tax breaks as concert venues. The case, which took place in the Munich financial high … Continue reading German Court Ruling: Techno IS Music
Throwback Thursday: King Sunny Adé – Ju Ju Music (1982)
Words by Johnny Fry As I slouched half asleep and wholly hungover in the back of a cab last Thursday morning – courtesy of frivolous discounts on Bolt that made my journey to university cheaper in a cab than by public transport – I was being slowly uplifted by the hushed music my driver was listening to. It sounded calmingly familiar yet I was certain … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: King Sunny Adé – Ju Ju Music (1982)
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