In 2013, Oscar Pistorius awoke in his home, picked up a 9mm pistol, and fired four gunshots into a bathroom door, fatally wounding his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Last year, the South African athlete was found […]
Mental Health A-Z: P is for Phobia
Phobia is a word that is often thrown around too lightly. I’m guilty of doing it myself; my claim to have a ‘phobia’ of spiders is a little far fetched. I’m just not that fond […]
Life of Pause by Wild Nothing
Pitchfork darling Wild Nothing returns with his third studio album, Life of Pause. However, the title is a bit of a misnomer, as once you press play, the only thing to do is let it […]
Are Parisians really that chic? A year abroad
The simple answer is yes. Super simple and completely minimal describes Parisian style best. Wondering the streets or travelling on the metro during the day to socialising in the terrace bars at night, expect to […]
DJ-Kicks by Moodymann
The 50th DJ-Kicks was released last year, and was a spell-binding compilation of new discoveries by none other than DJ Koze. This however, is the smoothest and sassiest of them all, courtesy of Moodymann, and […]
Colour Theory by Submotion Orchestra
The Leeds collective Submotion Orchestra arrive with fourth studio album Colour Theory and continue to gather admirers. With vocalist Ruby Wood taking a step back to enjoy being a new mum, there is a greater […]
#EDAW16: Why can’t we talk about our illnesses?
Although eating disorders are increasingly being talked about, they still remain a topic to be subdued into our private lives. It is still the predominant view that mental illnesses remain hidden out of view, to […]
#EDAW16: A survivor’s story
I will always remember what one of my friends said to me, maybe a couple of years ago: ‘I still wonder how people can live not knowing exactly how many calories there are in what […]
Basar by Africaine 808
“World music” and experimental dance have been reaching new heights in the past year or so, with many important contemporary artists often associated with IDM finding innovative ways to combine the two. Be this with […]
Phase by Jack Garratt
Jack Garratt has recently created a die-hard fan base with his awkward and energetic bravado on and off stage. Despite only having 2 EPs and a collection of singles under his belt, the 24 year […]
To Write Or Not To Write?
In the wake of Elton John announcing he will be shadow writing The Killers next album, Megan Chown and Fred Savage discuss whether or not artists should be allowed to use ghost writers. Yes […]
In The Middle with Lake Komo
Currently in the middle of their UK tour for debut EP Ritual, Lake Komo look to have a whirlwind of a year ahead of them. After three successful years, the band has gone grom strength […]