Inside London’s folk music revival
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London’s folk scene is experiencing a vibrant revival – fuelled by fresh talent, dedicated grassroots venues, and a new wave of artists blending tradition with bold, contemporary ideas.
As women continue to reshape electronic music from the ground up, Saint Ludo discusses the new generation of girls building culture, making space and pushing sound.
In a city obsessed with speed and visibility, Dog Saints are carving out a slower, smarter path, building momentum between lectures, lessons, and late-night rehearsals.
Aaron Ladyfields is taking over the Northern soul scene, spinning old vinyl singles for wild young crowds. So why are some of London’s coolest teenagers rebelling against the digital age?
The music industry’s goals are clear: sell the most popular artists, fill the biggest stadiums, and make as much money as possible. For the fans, these events are becoming less appealing by the second.
Spotify Trapped: Music streaming's dark side
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As Spotify Wrapped implores us to look back on our 2024 musical insights, we reflect on the ethics of music streaming during an era of algorithms and AI.
The Dare: Whats Wrong With New York?
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Were the fans at the O2 Forum watching the origins of a new pop icon?
Since winning the prestigious Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, the Northern-born band make for a promising new act on the horizon.
How critique of a pop record highlights misogyny in the worlds of medicine and music.
While the grassroots scene is now vulnerable, Sofar Sounds concept of live music celebrates 15 years of activity. The format taking place in other people’s gardens and revealing the headline a few hours before the show is still running strong.