Arusa Qureshi
Arusa Qureshi is a writer and editor based in Edinburgh, and a passionate advocate for diversity and accessibility within arts and culture. She is the former Editor of The List and writes mostly about music, most recently Flip the Script – a book about women in UK hip hop, published by 404 Ink. Her work has appeared in Bella Caledonia, Clash, The Guardian, GoldFlakePaint, Time Out and more.
The Weeknd – ‘Dawn FM’ review: escapism of the best kind from a pop...
In his last album ‘After Hours’, and particularly in the unforgettable single ‘Blinding Lights’, The Weeknd gave us all-out 80s nostalgia mixed with forward-thinking...
Chica Gang: “There were a lot of parties in Madrid – but we didn’t...
Safety on dancefloors has long been a key concern, especially for women and LGBTQ+ clubbers who have typically not always felt at home in...
Remi Wolf: “I write my music out of rage, pain and confusion”
With her psychedelic visuals and perfectly-produced pop anthems, Remi Wolf is about to be your new obsession.
Erika de Casier live in Edinburgh: dreamy R&B with a nostalgic undercurrent
For many people of colour that grew up in predominantly white communities in the 90s and early 2000s, the mention of MTV will draw...
Nao – ‘And Then Life Was Beautiful’ review: a lush, confident reset for one...
Easily one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British R&B, Nao makes music that is soul-stirring and entrancing in equal measure. Nowhere is...
Ray BLK: “I’ve learned that real self-love is about protecting yourself”
“I'm happy that life is getting back to normal again.” Ray BLK is reflecting contentedly on a busy weekend spent at her first festival...