On 13th February, Dan Whitlam will play an in-store at Rough Trade East, marking the release of his debut album, Strangers (Again). No gap between announcement and arrival. The songs land, and that night, he sings them a few feet from the racks. Continue reading Dan Whitlam Brings Strangers (Again) to Rough Trade East in London
What were the big fashion notes of 2025? Sangwani Harawa goes back into history to find the roots of the newest trends. Continue reading The Best Of 2025 : Fashion
The warming ambiance of Feel Good coffee house posed as the picturesque backdrop for a night filled with heartfelt music and community spirit. Nestled in the middle of Southfields, London, Feel Good is not just the go-to spot for a great cup of coffee, but a hub for community support. Continue reading Do Good, Feel Good: A Night At Feel Good Café
Words by Mollie Dowling and Leela Brunsdon Header image by Saskia O’Hara 31st July. Mark your fucking calendars. Greedy Karl‘s debut EP “Room 3” is here to show you what a no-frills band in full flight should sound like. This London-based four piece has been disrupting the scene since early 2023, packing out venues in some of the city’s hottest spots. If you haven’t managed … Continue reading Don’t Be So F**king Greedy – A Review of Greedy Karl’s Debut EP ‘Room 3’
Zombie deals with the delicate theme of self-love, voicing the thoughts of those of us struggling with mental and physical health, and asking for help on their behalf. It is for this reason that Yungblud wanted the music video to pay homage to NHS nurses, who constantly see people at their worst and walk them through those scary times. Continue reading Lyrically Speaking: Words That Hurt – A Lyrical Analysis of Yungblud’s Zombie
There’s a unique kind of electricity that surrounds the Reading & Leeds announcement each year. It’s a forecast of the cultural weather for the August Bank Holiday, and for 2025, it’s predicting a beautiful storm. When I saw that the theatrical pop coronation of Chappell Roan would share a weekend with the profound, earthy force of Hozier, I knew this year was different. The addition of over 80 new artists, including Leigh-Anne and Brittany Broski, only confirms it: this is a festival that is deeply invested in the beautiful, contradictory, and utterly fascinating chaos of right now. Continue reading Preview – Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025
Words and Images by Izzy Oxley. For all who are going through rough patches, believe me, been there, done that. The one and only Pitbull has returned to bless the UK with 2 electrifying nights at the O2. If you are lucky enough to be walking the same soil as he does tonight, expect to cross paths with bald-capped, suit-wearing flurries of fans on your … Continue reading For Everybody Going Through Tough Times – Mr Worldwide Has You Covered
Words: Fin Harrison / Images: Elizabeth Lenthall It’s Wednesday the 4th of June, and as the interior of Camden’s famous Jazz Cafe begins to fill up, the excitement in the room is paired with a sense of intrigue. A week on from the release of his otherworldly-sounding new LP, ‘Confines’, experimental rapper, singer and jazz trumpeter Pan Amsterdam (Leron Thomas) is finally bringing his project … Continue reading Live Review: Pan Amsterdam At The Jazz Cafe, London
Right then. Let’s get this straight. My sunburn is just starting to peel, a flaky reminder of three days spent under a relentless Barcelona sun. That, a tote bag full of Schwarzkopf products, a freshly customised Levi’s tee, and a €100 Vueling voucher are the main souvenirs from my annual pilgrimage to Primavera Sound. The voucher was just pure, random luck. It’s a pretty perfect summary of the Primavera experience: a chaotic, slightly absurd collision of corporate presence and raw joy. Continue reading Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have certainly heard south-east London singer Lola Young’s big hit about a million times. To celebrate the launch of her latest single, ‘One Thing’, let us then talk about the track that made her famous, wishing her new song just as much success. Continue reading Lyrically Speaking: (Not So) Messy – Lola Young’s “Too Perfect” Use Of Antithesis
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