ench is the fifth most spoken language in the world. It is used across swathes of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Thus, Francophone...

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Stefano Miella’s solo project, Nother, takes his career in an exciting new direction. Having worked for years as a drummer, producer and...

As lockdown 2.0 arrives in the UK, the music industry is hit with yet another crashing blow; the slowly rekindling flame of live music has been snuffed out once again. Thankfully, The Quarantine Mixtape and The Creatives Movement have teamed up to provide a space for emerging artists to perform during these strange times. These artists will all receive a resources pack with everything they could ever need to promote themselves in the age of social media. Through their series

In recent years, Ireland has been a breeding ground for talented individuals hell-bent on reinventing alternative music. Artists such as Fontaines DC and Sinead O’Brien have popularised punk-infused poetry, inspiring Irish vocalists to take full pride in their accent. The latest addition to the pack is David Balfe, who’s solo project, For Those I Love, perfectly conveys grief and confusion in a way that maintains a flicker of hope for the future. Balfe was anticipating this s

Hailing from Asterdam, Benedict ’s forging as both a producer and songwriter comes from the tragic incident he experienced when only 17 years old. Since being stabbed, music has always been a way to let go of his emotions. His compositions explore the complex tangle of feelings that follow such a traumatic event. For such a raw topic, Benedict’s music is very controlled and intricate, whilst still dripping with emotion. Inspired by the likes of The National, Tindersticks and

‘In My Garden’ is the latest single from the London-based dream-pop artist, Brioni. The track is rich with vivid natural imagery, depicting her life as a garden and her feelings as flowers. The reason for this changes over the course of the track. At the start, nature is suffocating her. Lines such as “I’m drowning under a flower’s rain” show how wrong it is to defy what is natural. This auto-biographical track was penned about an extremely honest and personal revelation. Bri

Introduced by the unmistakeable whirring of an old film projector, the latest track from 17-year old Grace Keeling, or Greysha as she is known professionally, is a beautifully melancholic post break-up story. The unusual sound effects which begin Life Goes Fluently actually add meaning to her sombre tale; Greysha describes a girl who is lying not only to everyone around her, but to herself as well. She pretends that her new found freedom is a blessing whilst inwardly feelin

Dublin Rockers, THUMPER, have been especially productive this year, their latest track, Topher Grace being their second single since January. The release marks a dramatic turning point for the band, documenting their transition from powerful choruses to elaborate lyricism. However, by no means have they lost the roaring energy that has got them this far. With two drummers, forceful vocals and screeching guitar, their lust for noise could not be more evident. Yet, in a leap of

Based in both Leeds and Yorkshire, indie-pop group ALLEYWAYS have already made a name for themselves in both their local music scenes and beyond. This is undoubtedly due to the effortlessly funky groove which emanates from every single and EP they have released so far. Their sound is a brilliant new take on the glittering synth-pop of the 80s – they even have their very own saxophonist, Stu Whyte, to complete that vibe. The rest of the band consists of frontman Dougie Turner,

Continued... Sky Musings: When I first heard Sky Musings , its eccentricity was like nothing I’d ever heard before – it was a thrill! The song originates from the poetic lyrics with which Ellie Rowsell tells the story of watching a film that brings back painful memories from her past. She whispers frantically about opportunities missed and her fear of the world. In fact, the last verse describes her wish to escape from it entirely… to become one with the sky and never come ba

Visions Of A Life - Wolf Alice Choosing a favourite is an impossible decision. With the whole world of music at your fingertips, what do you choose? And, yet we are asked the same question over and over throughout our lives. When I thought about the question myself, however, I discovered there was only one album I could pick. Whether I’m happy or I’m sad, Visions of A Life is always there for me to get totally lost in. Wolf Alice’s more experimental sophomore record finds ne

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2015 was the year that Circa Waves released their debut album, 'Young Chasers”, bringing a fresh new face to the indie music scene. No other album, in my opinion, quite captures the feelings of summer like 'Young Chasers'. For this reason, the group quickly became a major festival hit, performing at Reading and Leeds as well as Boardmasters and T in the Park. The Liverpudlian boys quickly moved away from the bright and cheery guitar riffs that made them famous, however, decid

On March 1st, Sundara Karma released their second studio album, titled “Ulfilas’ Alphabet”. Those who have followed the Reading-based, indie quartet will recognise their many lively, fun-filled hits including, She Said , Explore and Flame, which were included in their first album, 'Youth Is Only Ever Fun In Retrospect'. In the new album, however, they have started to alter their style, adding a wave of unusual discordant sounds and funky synth lines. Even so, the band can sti