Zoya Raza-Sheikh
Zoya is a freelance journalist writing about music, pop culture and LGBT+ topics. She has been previously published in CLASH, tmrw, Gal-Dem, and more.
Girl In Red – ‘if i could make it go quiet’ review: a perfect,...
As Girl In Red journeys closer to indie-pop greatness, it’s difficult not to relish in the artist’s distinguished tone as a breakout aesthete. Following...
PVRIS – ‘Use Me’ Review: Lynn Gunn re-emerges as an unstoppable, self-assured artist
Lynn Gunn douses her anguish and anxieties in layered synths and gothic metaphor to deliver PVRIS’ most coherent body of work.
Forming in 2012, Pvris...
Pvris’ Lynn Gunn: “You can still make really great art when you’re taking care...
Known for their gritty blend of dark synth rock and brooding lyrics, Pvris have a signature sound you can recognise almost anywhere. Littered with...
Troye Sivan – ‘In A Dream’ review: the Australian artist explores a gloomy pop...
In the last couple years, we have seen Troye Sivan blossom from a break-out artist to a quietly confident queer icon. From the release...
Pillow Queens: “There’s no reason we can’t be worldwide superstars”
When it comes to music, Pillow Queens don’t like labels. “If you were to ask us like us 'what genre are you?' we wouldn't...
Nissi: “I’m constantly breaking barriers to do the things that I love”
Leading with the stage name Nissi, Nissi Ogulu is a force to be reckoned with. Drawing on her experiences from life in Nigeria and...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’: 10 Easter eggs, fan theories, and hidden meanings decoded
Taylor Swift never shies away from a spectacle. Known for her theatrical shows and colourful music, we’ve grown to anticipate grand album announcements. Yet,...
How Lady Gaga’s queer pop dominated the charts
2008 was an unstoppable era of chart classics. From Britney Spears’ ‘Womanizer’ to Beyoncé’s smash song ‘Single Ladies’, nobody could’ve predicted the breakout success...
45s of the week: Pillow Queens, Liz Lawrence, Bully and more
Pillow Queens - ‘Handsome Wife’
A powerhouse of indie rock, this Irish four-piece plough onwards with their gritty new single ‘Handsome Wife’. Trailing in with...
Hinds – ‘The Prettiest Curse’ review
'The Prettiest Curse' is a chronicle of complicated love stories, unbridled independence, and a final say on the band's identity as women in a...