A long-time lynchpin of the Sheffield music scene, best known as the guitarist and co-songwriter in Reverend & The Makers, Ed Cosens waited to make his solo debut until the time felt right. The artist explains how there was no grand plan to journey into the music industry and ultimately make a career. Having always […]
“We want CITY and our music to be a safe space for everyone, where people can interact and enjoy our music free of judgement or discrimination” – Mikey Page. We caught up with London based 5 piece Metal Band TheCityisOurs. Formed midway through 2015, Frontman Mikey Page (Vocals & Guitar) explains how it made for an […]
Erin Reese started performing in a local musical theatre company and soon found her passion for singing, she explains. Having already been involved in modelling, dancing and acting; incorporating singing into her repertoire felt naturally organic, and as a result fell into place with what she was already involved with. We caught up with the […]
xskarma has been playing drums since his early teens. Having initially started his career as a software engineer. Like much of his music, it started with a drum groove which was adapted from something he heard Steve Jordan play. Xskarma points out how the real inspiration for the song came from Greta Thunberg’s famous “We […]
“TikTok is my preferred platform because there’s so much opportunity for creativity. I also find the content creator community extremely supportive and collaborative” – Emma Norton. It was during the early stages of COVID-19 lockdown, that TikTok star Emma Norton felt all her creative outlets had come screeching to a halt. Her management team encouraged […]
Lexie Duncan has always been interested in performing. She explains how both her aunties, Carmen and Paula Duncan were actresses in the film and television industry. So naturally the Australian actress found out firsthand that it was possible to make acting a career from a young age. Having been introduced to acting through her enjoyment […]
Peckham based soul singer Leo Lore has unveiled new single ‘Billie’, which is the first offering from his forthcoming EP. Having made his debut on ‘Sorrow’s Golden’ last year, Leo fuses soul, jazz and Motown, with new single ‘Billie’ boldly soundtracking his journey to self-acceptance. An ode to Billie Holiday, the track was born out […]
Manta has always wanted a career in music, the artist passionately points out. Openly admitting it seemed like a dream that would never happen. Having began studying architecture at the University of Manchester, he found during his studies he spent most of his time playing open mic nights and writing songs. “It got to the […]
Psych-electronic duo Gilligan Moss unique sound has drawn them to both sample-based music and making music inspired by the outdoors and their love for seventies records. The US based pair have released 3 EP’s and toured internationally with Glass Animals, Toro Y Moi and Tourist, as well as played major festivals such as Coachella, Pitchfork Paris […]
We caught up with US artists & metal band phenomenon AUGUST BURNS RED prior to their highly anticipated EP release GUARDIANS SESSIONS. Fronted by JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [lead vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass], the band explain how they grew up listening to bands ranging from Blink 182, New Found Glory and other “Drive […]