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Charlotte Gunn

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Charlotte Gunn is the Founder and Editorial Director of The Forty-Five. Former NME Editor and journalist for the likes of Rolling Stone, DIY, The Face, Music Week, Red and Marie Claire, Charlotte founded The Forty-Five after experiencing the boys' club that is the music industry and recognising a need to champion female artists and storytellers. With over fifteen years experience as a writer and editor, her mission is to unite the world's best music journalists under one roof and to help create a diverse and representative music industry. She's a big fan of Mitski and Phoebe Bridgers and believes boygenius are going to become the biggest band on the planet.
Coachella festival rainbow Spectra tower

What it’s like to go to Coachella in your thirties

The first time I went to Coachella was in 2018 to watch Beyoncé’s now-legendary headline set. After witnessing the spectacle that was Beychella on...
Samia

We’re obsessed with this Samia Yeah Yeah Yeahs cover

Samia has channelled her inner Karen O for a new cover of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' classic anthem, 'Maps'. Listen to the recording below. Maps /...
Foo Fighters live at Roxy

Bonnaroo 2023: everything you need to know about the Tennessee festival

Bonnaroo 2023 is fast approaching. Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, we round up everything you need to know about the four-day Tennessee...
Nora Forster and John Lydon

Nora Forster, wife of John Lydon, has passed away

Nora Forster has died at age 80 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. A statement, released by her husband, John Lydon – AKA Johnny...
boygenius

boygenius – ‘The Record’ review: a debut album for the ages

When Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker formed boygenius in 2018, nobody could have predicted the hysteria that awaited them. As three queer...
Cardi B new album

Rolling Loud festival 2023: lineup, dates, tickets and everything we know so far

The king of hip-hop festivals embarked on a multi-city takeover this year and 2023 is shaping up to be the same. With huge bookings...
Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’...

It’s been eleven years since Lana Del Rey released her debut album ‘Born To Die’. In that time, the singer-songwriter has been nothing short...
Jenny Lewis

Jenny Lewis embraces Van Life in new video

Better than a browse through #vantok: Jenny Lewis has just released the video for her previously released ode to life on the road: 'Puppy...
Phoebe Bridgers scream

Get ready to roar: it’s the best screams in songs

It's not just hairy metal dudes that can let rip in songs. The raw, outpouring of emotion that is the simple scream has long...
Girls Rock London

Girls Rock London announce new album celebrating women, trans and non-binary musicians

Girls Rock London today announce a new GRL album and musical showcase celebrating women, trans and non-binary musicians at Signature Brew in Haggerston on...