New Music Friday 27/11/2020
The days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder. You know what that means; the second lockdown is almost coming to an end. We can’t wait to go to the pub and listen to all of these new hits with a drink, oh and a meal of course (Tier 2). Editor: Megan Hofman King Princess – Pain (Columbia) Brooklyn born and raised Mikaela Straus, better … Continue reading New Music Friday 27/11/2020
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
Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #2 – JOKER (2019)
Words by: Giulia Lombardo I remember when I was first going to see the new ‘Joker’ film at the cinema, and I was so excited to see this amazing dramatic movie, that everyone seemed so thrilled to have watched. However, I left the cinema so overwhelmed, not just because the movie is a rollercoaster of emotions, but especially because it is, without a doubt, a … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #2 – JOKER (2019)
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
Self-Care Sunday #1: The Power of Baking and Amélie The Musical
Words: Emily Cliff Tired? Stressed? Anxious about life, the universe, the pandemic, politics and everything? Welcome to Self-Care Sunday; a place where we can all take a moment to ignore absolutely everything on our to do lists to do things that make us happy. So put down that salad, pick up a slice of cake and pour the biggest glass of wine your kitchen has … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #1: The Power of Baking and Amélie The Musical
New Music Friday 20/11/2020
Before we switch over to only listening to Christmas music there is still plenty of new, exciting, non-Christmas music being released. Continue reading New Music Friday 20/11/2020
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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