Mantra is a West London-based alternative rock band formed by Simon Stark (Vocals and Guitar), Rich Leeds (Bass) and Rob Emms (Drums). They describe their music as a combination of “emotive lyrics with haunting melodies, distorted guitars and thundering drums”. During their career, they have received the support of the likes of NME, Rock Sound … Continue reading NEW MOONS VOL. IX – Interview: Mantra
New Moons Vol. IX – Interview: Johnny Kills
Johnny Kills are an indie rock four-piece hailing partly from Brighton and partly from London, formed by biological brothers Tim and Lewis Lloyd-Kinnings, along with Cameron Gipp. Their songs 'My Shirt Guy..' and ‘End Game’ were premiered respectively on The Line of Best Fit and DORK, and they have been playing some very cool shows … Continue reading New Moons Vol. IX – Interview: Johnny Kills
INTERVIEW: BABY GRILL AND KEEPER ON INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE DC MUSIC SCENE
BY SOPHIA HIGGINS Yellow light frames the patio outside Comet Pizza in Washington, DC. The porch lamps seem to form a halo in the dense summer air. Inside, the peaceful bop of bass and drums drifts like a gentle breeze through the venue. Judy Hong, Travis Bozeman and Felix Donate-Perez make up this indie pop … Continue reading INTERVIEW: BABY GRILL AND KEEPER ON INCLUSIVITY WITHIN THE DC MUSIC SCENE
INTERVIEW: CHLOE BIDWELL
BY OLIVIA TAMBINI Horror stories of discrimination against women, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ people is part and parcel of existing within a patriarchal music industry. However, not all experiences are negative, and we love to hear all the positive stories of phenomenal women working in the industry and smashing stereotypes every single day. We spoke … Continue reading INTERVIEW: CHLOE BIDWELL
INTERVIEW: DEE DIGGS
BY LANA HARRIS Dee Diggs is a DJ and event curator/organiser currently based in Boston, MA (though a movin’ is a brewin’). She celebrates free and safe expression of identity through her powerful mixes, homaging the steadfastly unapologetic roots of house and techno through her push for inclusive, savvy spaces and black/queer/femme-celebrating tunes. We had … Continue reading INTERVIEW: DEE DIGGS
INTERVIEW: OMNII
BY OLIVIA TAMBINI & LANA HARRIS I was lucky enough to grow up in a relatively liberal society, with support from my family to attend an arts and humanities university when I turned 18. Goldsmiths was a brilliant place to study, as an environment which fostered and nurtured creativity, particularly within music, often with a … Continue reading INTERVIEW: OMNII
IN PICTURES: RIOT GRRRL FANZINES
Originating in Washington State, the music of the riot grrrl movement was punky, raucous, and totally DIY, with it's trailblazers addressing issues such as rape, sexuality, domestic abuse, patriarchy, and female empowerment through wickedly unruly tracks. As the genre grew more and more popular, the movement branched out into all aspects of art, particularly in … Continue reading IN PICTURES: RIOT GRRRL FANZINES
