Have you ever been told you look like a famous person? Life as a lookalike definitely has its perks—particularly if you're interested in blowing up on TikTok, or y'know, getting laid. We've trawled the depths of the 'Tok to...
The mid-1990s UK pop landscape was a strange beast. While indie was busy seamlessly merging into the all-dominating force that was Britpop, the fluffier side of the charts was a peculiar jumble of middle-aged rockers like Meatloaf, novelty nonsense...
For an artist who has made her name writing exclusively about heartbreak, it is no understatement to say that the world has fallen collectively head-over-heels for Olivia Rodrigo. It’s with good reason — as a record-breaking opus of what...
Billie Eilish – 'Lost Cause'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2dRcipMCpw
Billie Eilish is back again this week with another exciting track from her upcoming album, ‘Happier Than Ever’. ‘Lost Cause’ is her jab at apathy, with lyrics poking fun at a shoddy ex-boyfriend – “I...
Shy artists often make fierce performers: sometimes it’s easier to shed inhibitions within the parameters of a stage and the lines of a song. “I ain't afraid though my steps appear tentative / I scope it out then I...
The full list for Record Store Day 2021 has been unveiled. Now in its 14th year, the annual event will see exclusive pressings by mega-stars Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Little Mix, HAIM, St. Vincent and more hit the shelves...
There are two kinds of people in this world, “those who have felt pain and those who have yet to”. At least, that’s how Michelle Zauner's world divided after she lost her mother to pancreatic cancer in 2014. That...
Early one morning in January 2020 – dark, cold – Bugzy Malone runs through the streets of Manchester. His stride is strong and purposeful: he wears his discipline like armour. “Watch me this year,” he vows.
And watch him, we...
“Vulnerable the beating heart / Inside of you“, sings Wyldest aka Zoe Mead on her album opener, ‘Beggar’, and it’s not only her vulnerable heart that’s on display but that of humankind.
As album themes go, you don’t get many...
Black Honey — 'Fire'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lTNgXlKtLg
Forever one of the most creative bands in the game (and always on an impressively tight budget), Black Honey have delivered yet again with an animated video for their empowering slowie, ‘Fire’. A track of staunch...