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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.
Japanese Breakfast

Could you play Japanese Breakfast in the movie of her life?

Michelle Zauner's devastating memoir, Crying In H Mart, has already won her heaps of praise as a writer and topped the New York Times...
Prima Queen

Sleeve Notes podcast: Prima Queen talk through ‘Not The Baby’, track-by-track

Blending influences as far and wide as Jenny Lewis, Haim and Sufjan Stevens, transatlantic duo Prima Queen mesh together their individual experiences with ease...

“This song is fuckboy-genius” – Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker explain ‘Not...

Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker – AKA boygenius – just explained the meaning behind single, 'Not Strong Enough', from their debut album,...
Lana Del Rey Blue Banisters review

Lana Del Rey’s barista sent a cute message via her morning coffee

Lana Del Rey might be America's greatest living songwriter but she is also just a regular gal who can't function without her morning coffee....
Debby Friday

Debby Friday’s guide to Toronto

How would you describe Toronto’s vibe? Frenetic, fast-moving. There's a nice quick flow to everything that I like. We’re going to Toronto for the weekend –...
Taylor Swift The 1975 London o2

Taylor Swift cuts her hand: fans lose their minds with worry

Taylor Swift fans have been losing sleep after they spotted a nasty cut on the singer's hand during the Houston, Texas dates of the...
Coachella balloons

Coachella day three set times: who’s still left to play?

We're two days into an explosive Coachella. BLACKPINK and Bad Bunny have already made history with their headline sets. Whether you're watching along at...
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...