This week, Tyffaine Akkouche explores the horror of blackface, speaking to Alana Garcia about the violent online harassment she experienced when outing a group who performed the outdated practice. Once upon a time, one may have claimed ignorance. They didn’t … Continue reading THE REAL HALLOWEEN HORROR: BLACKFACE
Neil Dowd sits down with an up and coming star to introduce their music to our readers. This issue, Carmen is in the spotlight. Firstly, could describe your music to us? What genres does your sound incorporate? Genre-wise I think … Continue reading INTRODUCING: CARMEN
Words and images: Rhiannon D’Averc I meet Angel in his studio – the home of NokNok London, in Whitechapel. From the denim-covered cushions and seats on the sofa and armchair to the racks of jackets, it is immediately clear that … Continue reading INTERVIEW: ANGEL NOKONOKO
Neil Dowd sat down with the frontman of emo-pop punkers Can’t Swim to discuss tour anecdotes, Chris’ emotionally vulnerable lyrical content, and what’s coming next for the band. You guys will be playing The Cave Stage later on today, how … Continue reading INTERVIEWS// CAN’T SWIM
Neil Dowd met up with the Brightonbased four-piece, following their set at this year’s 2000 Trees Festival, to discuss their inception, the influences that inspire their genre-wielding, altpop sound, and their plans for the future. So, you guys played The … Continue reading INTERVIEWS// ORCHARDS
Neil Dowd speaks to a trio of musical acts this week – enjoy interviews with each of them, from the 2000 Trees music festival. So, we’re here at 2000 Trees Festival where you have brought ‘Lenmania 2’ to The Axiom … Continue reading INTERVIEWS// JAMIE LENMAN
Neil Dowd sat down with CJ and Rhys, one half of the Welsh, posthardcore band that are taking the alternative rock scene by storm, to discuss Dream State’s leap to the Main Stage, self-care in relation to mental health, and … Continue reading INTERVIEW: DREAM STATE
