Inside Pulp’s reunion through the eyes of bassist and BIMM lecturer Andrew McKinney

“I really appreciated the brilliance of the music when I started learning it.” Words: Fin Harrison | Photos: Keira Oldfield Since 2022, Performance course leader Andrew McKinney has balanced his role as a lecturer at BIMM with life as the bassist of Pulp — including a world tour that’s taken him from a secret set on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage to co-headline shows with LCD Soundsystem … Continue reading Inside Pulp’s reunion through the eyes of bassist and BIMM lecturer Andrew McKinney

Live Review – Holiday Forever at Checkpoint Charlie 21/12/24

Words and videos: Andrea Naess Holiday Forever is the translated name of the Norwegian indie pop/rock 4-piece Evig Ferie. They describe their music as ‘wave-based’, and that goes well with their surf rock, hang-loose mentality that the band from Mjøsa, Norway is so known for. The 4-piece has come all the way to Stavanger on the stormy west coast of Norway, to Checkpoint Charlie, a … Continue reading Live Review – Holiday Forever at Checkpoint Charlie 21/12/24

Live Gallery – Neck Deep at Kingston’s iconic Pryzm (Banquet Records)

Banquet Records is known for putting on some incredible intimate gigs, and tonight’s was no exception. To celebrate the release of their latest self-titled album, the five-piece pop-punk band Neck Deep took the stage at Kingston’s Pryzm. LDN resident photographer Isabella Nixon headed down to capture the scenes from the front row. Continue reading Live Gallery – Neck Deep at Kingston’s iconic Pryzm (Banquet Records)

Live Review – Paloma Faith at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo

Fresh from releasing new album The Glorification of Sadness, London-born pop icon Paloma Faith embarked on 26 live shows across the UK. Stopping off at London’s iconic Hammersmith Apollo during the near-month-long tour, LDN’s resident photographer Isabella headed down to capture the event through her lens. Continue reading Live Review – Paloma Faith at Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo