Ambient, pop-inspired instrumentals, 80s synthesisers and a mellifluously soothing vocal are just a few of the musical components that make her sound. Neil Dowd met with Bryony to discuss the ideas behind her new musical project, her aesthetic imagery and … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Bryony
Neil Dowd explores how one band is fighting a battle against the stigma that still surrounds mental health. As It Is have become one of the most recognisable names in the United Kingdom’s pop-punk scene. Formed in 2012 in Brighton, … Continue reading THE GREAT DEPRESSION: AS IT IS VS THE STIGMATISATION OF MENTAL HEALTH
Renee Baumann explores how Zara Larsson has made her mark on the fashion industry with her outspoken views of feminism, the influence of her model boyfriend and her music. Zara Larsson is perhaps one of the most remarkable young artists … Continue reading SINGER AND FASHION INFLUENCER
Neil Dowd introduces a band that you may not yet be aware of, and tells you why you should be – although it may be too late. “To die would be an awfully big adventure” is a well-known quote from … Continue reading THE CALLOUS HEART: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CREEPER
Neil Dowd delves into Olly Murs’ debut collection in collaboration with River Island, talking through the collection’s highlight pieces and analysing his developing brand and its link to his fashion. The worlds of music and fashion have always been closely … Continue reading RIXOLLYMURS: A SLICK AND SOPHISTICATED COLLECTION FROM THE ‘TROUBLEMAKER’
Ruby Harrop explores how Northern Soul created its own fashion trends, the influence of which can still be seen today. When Northern soul arose in 1970s England, a new kind of fashion aesthetic developed. In the midst of a soul … Continue reading NORTHERN SOUL: THE 1970S MUSIC SUBCULTURE THAT REVOLUTIONISED CLUB FASHION
Long before an unexpected feature on the Rihanna and Kanye West track FourFiveSeconds left many people in the New Generation demographic wondering “who the heck is Paul McCartney?!”, The Liverpudlian rock quartet The Beatles had taken the world by storm … Continue reading ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’: THE AESTHETIC EVOLUTION OF THE BEATLES
