Interviews

Smashing The Glass Ceiling: Alice Glass

Wrestling a sense of identity back following her deeply troubled time in Crystal Castles, Alice Glass’ solo debut ‘PREY//IV’ finds the singer finally in control of her own destiny.

7th June 2023

Get To Know… Chrissi

Set to perform at DIY Alive Festival in April, we catch up with the fast-rising singer.

7th June 2023

Get To Know… Leith Ross

The Winnipeg singer-songwriter with an affective line in candid storytelling.

5th June 2023

Peace talk their return as a duo and new album ‘Utopia’

Five years since their last album and over three since they uttered a peep to the world, Peace are back. Now stripped down to a duo — but with some truly mind-boggling plans up their sleeves — the Birmingham boys are stepping into a wild new dawn.

2nd June 2023

Brighton quartet Lovejoy discuss their career so far and recent Spotify Our Generation show

Lovejoy: “We always like to be constantly pushing ourselves”

We speak to the Brighton quartet about their recent US tour, their career so far, and what it was like being involved in Spotify’s recent Our Generation pop-up.

30th May 2023

Get To Know… quinnie

To mark the release of her newest track ‘Shape’, we get to know the New Jersey folk singer a little better…

30th May 2023

Grand Designs: Squid

With sold-out tours and a Top Five debut album, Squid transcended the post-punk revival and became a unique powerhouse. On second album ‘O Monolith’, the irresistibly restless quintet are looking to the natural world to continue their evolution.

30th May 2023

CMAT talks new single ‘Whatever’s Inconvenient’ & festival season

CMAT: “The music scene in Leeds is always unbelievably rich”

Ahead of her slot at Live at Leeds in the Park this weekend, we caught up with the ‘Whatever’s Inconvenient’ star.

25th May 2023

Model/Actriz talk their first visit to the UK and reflect on debut album ‘Dogsbody’

Brooklyn’s Model/Actriz talk upcoming set at Wide Awake: “I’m excited to play music and meet people outside of our bubble”

We caught up with the band ahead of their set at South London’s favourite alt all-dayer.

25th May 2023

Comedian James Acaster on his musical project, Temps, and its debut album ‘Party Gator Purgatory’

Temps: Serious Fun

Comedian James Acaster has made a record — but it’s no joke. Curating his favourite musicians under the project named Temps, ‘Party Gator Purgatory’ is the sound of a music nerd in his element.

22nd May 2023

Hannah Jadagu: Life Through A Lens

Documenting the transition into her twenties with frankness and honesty, Hannah Jadagu is shedding a light on herself on debut album ‘Aperture’.

21st May 2023

Sir Chloe: “I think a lot of the lyrics just ended up being pretty pervy…”

Full of insatiable, idiosyncratic riffs, debut LP ‘I Am The Dog’ is the sound of Dana Foote putting her best one forward.

20th May 2023

Water From Your Eyes: “It does feel weird that people are taking notice now”

The Brooklyn cult duo are finally bringing their weird and warped electronica overground.

19th May 2023

King Isis: “Being accessible is not the intention of how I write.”

Digging deep and emerging with a debut EP that refuses to conform to any boxes, the Californian’s ambitions are as wide as the scope of their ideas.

18th May 2023

Mandy, Indiana: “The day we write an album that’s expected is the day this band is dead.”

Manchester’s darkly ecstatic new dancefloor innovators, invested in the social power of the club.

18th May 2023

Another Sky talk their latest singles and forthcoming new era

Another Sky: “We’ve pushed ourselves into the unknown again”

We caught up with the quartet to discover more about their new material.

12th May 2023

Teeside outfit Benefits talk debut album ‘NAILS’ and upcoming festival slots

Benefits: “We’re untried as a festival band so these gigs are exciting for us”

Ahead of their slot at The Great Escape this week, we catch up with the Teeside outfit.

10th May 2023

Get To Know… METTE

Fresh from sharing her new video for ‘Mama’s Eyes’, we learn a little more about the Minnesota multi-hyphenate.

4th May 2023

NELL MESCAL: “I LOVE HAVING SOME REDEMPTION OR HOPE IN MY SONGS”

Fresh from releasing her latest darkly-tinged single ‘In My Head’, the Irish singer gets us up to speed on life right now.

3rd May 2023

MATT MALTESE: ALONG FOR THE RIDE

Life’s motorway is full of unexpected bends and, on fourth album ‘Driving Just to Drive’, Matt Maltese is embracing them with his most self-assured effort yet.

2nd May 2023

JESSIE WARE: FEEL GOOD INC.

Riding the joyous second wave of her career into evermore sparkling territory, Jessie Ware is having the time of her life — and inviting everyone along to join her.

28th April 2023