Miles Singer explores the etymology of the word ‘jazz’ and the self-determination of Black music. Throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, white music executives and..
KIMI ZARATE-SMITH interviews JAMIE ISAAC on his influences, production, and creative process. Jamie Isaac’s discography feels through the bittersweet nature of young love:..
PERA CUMUR interviews prolific concert photographer ROBERT GIL, reflecting on an impressive career and the effect of the pandemic on the music scene. The..
LOLA KAEPPELIN explores what it means to be a music ‘fangirl’ through her consideration of Hannah Ewens’ book Fangirls. Dear reader, in your childhood or..
ZAC ANDERSON discusses the power of SOPHIE and other pioneering trans women in the music scene, looking forward to their upcoming fundraiser for the Black..
Rina Sawayama: Archaic Rules on Identity and Nationality
VINNY SANDHU discusses why Rina Sawayama should get the recognition she deserves. Rina Sawayama made headlines this summer when a nationality clause in the Mercury..
DAISY GRAY looks at the state of music journalism today. Meta, right? Human beings love reproducing things in words: art critics describing art, poets saying..
RUSHEEN BANSAL contemplates prejudice and ‘snubbing’ in the Grammy awards nominations. The Grammys, arguably the most coveted awards for musical excellence, never fail to garner..
ALEX HEWITT reviews Adrianne Lenker’s recent releases, songs and instrumentals. 2019 was a banner year for Adrianne Lenker’s band, Big Thief. They released two of..
DAISY GRAY reviews Working Men’s Club’s debut album. The self-titled debut album of Yorkshire-based band Working Men’s Club is an absolute synth delight. Momentum is..
PERA CUMUR discusses the downfall of Californian label Burger Records, and the distorted legacy of groupie culture. In July 2020, the emblematic Californian label and..
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