. ݁₊ ⊹ New Single Release ⟡ Gaffa Tape Sandy "Dead to Me" High Octane New single from Brighton Garage Rock Trio 23.04.24 Words by Thomas Heath “Something loud and exciting” is Gaffa Tape Sandy’s description of their motivation for music, and nothing sums that up better then their latest single ‘Dead to Me’ – released ahead of their debut album ‘Hold my Hand, God Damn It’ dropping 31st May. Being a grimy punk at heart, I’m 100% biased. But the single slaps you with an addictive, punchy uproar that takes modern punk back to that shady corner of your local pub. It’s simple, it ..read more

˚ ༘✶ New Single Release ˚✶ ⁀➷ Sophie May "Tiny Dictator" Sophie May reclaims the narrative of OCD by condemning the ‘Tiny Dictator’ in her mind. 22.04.24 Words by Olivia Bloore Sophie May has perfected the skillset of a modern poet. Having evolved from TikTok fame during the pandemic, the London based singer songwriter has practised singing to thousands of people from her bedroom on a daily basis. Starting on a social media stage, Sophie May has transformed into a captivating solo performer – her dazzling yet comforting stage presence adds to the acoustic intimacy of her music. He ..read more

⋆*｡ ࣪Gig Review ⋆*｡ Punk’s Not Dead. SPRINTS are Proof. The Dublin garage rockers sell out (and absolutely smash) their largest headline show to date. 22.04.24 Words by Sophie Abbott “I took my first pill here.” Karla Chubb is referring to London’s world-famous gay nightclub, Heaven, and a wave of understanding laughter ripples through the crowd of a thousand-odd people, echoing in the venue’s stone arches. Heaven is aptly named—it’s a place where Londoners lose cell phone service and their inhibitions, letting themselves move wherever the night takes them, fully concealed from t ..read more

࣪ ⭒⋆. New Single Release ˚˖✮⋆ Chloe Slater "Nothing Shines On This Island" Fresh off the back of her viral single “24 hours” and taken from her forthcoming debut EP, You Can’t Put A Price On Fun, Manchester-based Chloe Slater returns with another cutting and contemporary critique. 19.04.24 Words by Rowan Driver The song is centred around Slater’s discontent with modern British politics and the class system which continues to pervade the British social landscape. Her punchy lyrics touch on issues which have been at the forefront of the political discourse in recent years, including ..read more

･ﾟ✧ Festival Review ✧:･.: Ritual Union 2024 A Festival that has become a staple in the Bristol music scene 19.04.24 Words by Giannis Nikodimos The third edition of Ritual Union in Bristol happened last Saturday where the central Bristol venues of SWX, Strange Brew, The Island, and Rough Trade brought up several bands from the Underground and we discovered several gems in the festival. Bristol as a city is the best city to support this concept of a multivenue festival because of its small size and wide variety of venues that are remarkably close to each other. So, it was convenient ..read more

Twin Skeletons Debut EP "Is This What You Wanted?" ✩⋆.˚ Interview ⋆˚｡⋆✩: Twin Skeletons “I think sweat is definitely a word associated with our gigs” - an interview with Twin Skeletons about their new EP 'Did You Get What You Wanted?' 18.04.24 Words by Caitlin Taylor Twin Skeletons are a rock band who have been influenced by metal, punk, and even Y2K pop songs. They’re fresh off an EP release and a couple headline shows, starting to make waves across the UK and beyond. Earlier this month I sat down for a zoom call with them where we discussed their music, the atmosphere of their gi ..read more

˖˳·˖ ִ New Single Release ˖·˳˖ Rats Tails "Flowers" Rats Tails brings us David Bowie dream pop on their new single "Flowers" 17.04.24 Words by Caitlin Taylor Rats Tails are a decently new South East London rock band who formed after frontwoman Courtney McMahon ‘rediscovered her love of performance through singing in a David Bowie covers band’. The Bowie influence is clear as Rats Tails blend dreamy moderns sounds with classic 70s psychedelic rock to create the softest of their three releases so far ‘Flowers’.  ‘Flowers’ starts gently and haunting, with a delicate instrument ..read more

˚₊‧꒰ა Interview ໒꒱ ‧₊˚ gilri Matcha and sunshine: Sitting down with girli there is no doubt in my mind that the North-Londoner has reached new peaks with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Matriarchy dropping May 17th. 16.04.24 Production by Isla Mcrobbie But if that is too far away, you can catch girli live throughout this week – in her new online game & digital experience, the girliverse aka Matriarchy Mansion which is now live! The record feels like a rebirth for the celebrated, multi-faceted artist, as she further explores her sound and takes the reins with full creat ..read more

₊ ⊹˚ Ones To Watch ? ݁ ˖ִ ࣪ Cross The Tracks 2024 Back for its 5th addition is London's #1 jazz, funk, and soul festival is set to sweeten the spirit of Brixton on May 26th. 16.04.24 Edited by Isla Mcrobbie   Featuring global female talent such as killer headliner Erykah Badu, En Vogue (who need no introduction given their long-time chart and Grammy success) and Billboard chart-topping American rapper – Eve, we are…what should I say? GASSED to be invited down to celebrate yet another year of Cross The Tracks dedication to celebrating the best and up and coming female and no ..read more

••° New Single Release ° . : Maripool "Not Today" A dynamic comeback for the ‘one-girl-band’. Maripool shares an intimate new release after a two-year break. 15.04.24 Words by Nat Kossyvaki Maripool returns with a powerful statement track, after a 2 year break from releasing music. Not Today signifies the first teaser of her upcoming second EP a day that feels like nothing at all scheduled to be released on June 7th. Hailing from Lisbon and based in London, the self-claimed ‘one-girl-band’ Maripool (aka Natacha Simões) made her breakthrough in 2021 introducing her signature DIY ..read more