Category: Music Interview

SIPHO.: delicacy and boldness from Dirty Hit’s latest rising star

SIPHO.: delicacy and boldness from Dirty Hit’s latest rising star

SIPHO. believes in the powers of the universe. “I am cosmic-minded when it comes to my career, as I know…

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Inside the alarming rise of tour van thefts: “Why should new bands be more at threat of a robbery?”

Inside the alarming rise of tour van thefts: “Why should new bands be more at threat of a robbery?”

When Orla Gartland received a phone call from her manager on a day off from touring last month, she was…

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Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Gracie Abrams

Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with Gracie Abrams

On ‘Rockland’, Gracie Abrams’ latest single, the LA singer-songwriter is struggling to move on from an old relationship, parking outside…

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Kills Birds: powerful, cathartic grunge from Dave Grohl’s favourite new band

Kills Birds: powerful, cathartic grunge from Dave Grohl’s favourite new band

Nina Ljeti, the vocalist of Kills Birds, has previously described the first time she heard Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ as a “spiritual…

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Mark Tuan on ‘Last Breath’ and the daunting reality of going solo: “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep pursuing music”

Mark Tuan on ‘Last Breath’ and the daunting reality of going solo: “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to keep pursuing music”

“I’m getting pretty old,” Mark Tuan admits at some point during our chat. “I see this as a beginning –…

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Primal Scream’s Simone Butler on her “eye-opening” new documentary, ‘Year Of The Dog’

Primal Scream’s Simone Butler on her “eye-opening” new documentary, ‘Year Of The Dog’

Ahead of the premiere of new documentary Year Of The Dog, Primal Scream bassist Simone Marie Butler has spoken to…

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Paris Texas: thrilling and gloriously unpredictable alt-hip-hop duo

Paris Texas: thrilling and gloriously unpredictable alt-hip-hop duo

If we were ranking 2021’s most impactful debuts, Paris Texas would easily be troubling the top three. The LA alt-hip-hop…

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Emily Mei drops debut single ‘My Domain’ featuring CLC’s Sorn and f(x)’s Amber

Emily Mei drops debut single ‘My Domain’ featuring CLC’s Sorn and f(x)’s Amber

Actress and social media influencer Emily Mei has released her debut single ‘My Domain’, featuring CLC’s Sorn and f(x)’s Amber…

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English Teacher: Leeds noir-lyricists staring down uncomfortable truths

English Teacher: Leeds noir-lyricists staring down uncomfortable truths

“Sports Team, Dry Cleaning, English Teacher: new bands need to sort their names out.” What may read like a throwaway…

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Jada Kingdom: Jamaican artist blending salacious dancehall and incisive R&B

Jada Kingdom: Jamaican artist blending salacious dancehall and incisive R&B

Amid the beautiful parishes of Jamaica lies a world that’s hidden away from the public eye: one of struggle, poverty…

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