Emerging singer-songwriter, Stacey Dineen returns with her latest single, ‘Over IT’, a triumphant follow up to her debut single ‘Ghost Of You’. Showcasing her powerful vocal range, the single is a personal tale of heartbreak, where the artist bears her heart on her sleeve for the world to hear, the result of which is truly
Written by Brian James @brianjamesstyling & Leigh Maynard @leighmaynard, This season Macedonian-born London-based Teodora Mitrovska was happy to be back taking part in a physical presentation for London’s AW22 Fashion Week. After almost two years of cancelled shows and events, she saw the world through a different lens. Usually, the designer likes to comment on socio-political issues through her
Manchester based singer-songwriter, Manta, today releases his debut EP Confined Spaces, a sun-kissed record that serves as the perfect listening experience as we transition into Spring. Across 5 tracks, the artist effortlessly crafts a calming, bedroom pop sound that’s beautifully detailed. Written during lockdown, through a range of bittersweet lyrics, Manta encapsulates the feeling of
New York’s very own glam-pop quartet, Darlin! The Band deliver yet another nostalgic single with ‘Breathe’. Band members, Michael Doshier, Wesley Estrella, Can Guler and Ben Moureau embellish the sound of the 70s with an array of dazzling synths that are truly infectious. Written about living at the intersection of having a Grindr account and
Northern Irish DJ, producer, and label head, Cormac, is an integral figure in the queer, electronic dance scene. Throughout a career spanning two decades, the artist has built an aesthetic that pays homage to the 80s and a time where gay clubs were leading the way in the development of dance music. Sounds reminiscent with
West London’s multi-talented musician, Xadi, returns with his EP ‘Floating in Lilac’. Embracing the term of a one-man band, the artist produced, rapped, and wrote the material himself. The result of which was a truly personal and emotive record that explores themes of tough love, emotional scars, change and introspection. Xadi wears his heart on
Written by Brian James @brianjamesstyling & Leigh Maynard @leighmaynard, Taipei, born designer Johan Ku, started his career as a graphic designer, and his collections dramatically demonstrate that influence as he blends geometric abstraction with sculptural knitwear to striking effect. While many young independent labels struggle to maintain longevity after their first few collections, Johan Ku continues to produce innovative
With every day that passes it feels like we’re moving faster than ever towards the future. That certainly feels true when it comes to technology, and the concept of visual art. In recent years we’ve seen the rise of virtual artists, with Miquela in particular transitioning from influencer to songwriter with great success. Now, it’s
I first came across North London based artist, Khazali at the beginning of last year when he released the thought-provoking single, ‘NYC to CDG’. I was instantly taken aback by the artists beautiful sonic output that saw lo-fi electronica meet soulful pop. Very early on in his career, he built a reputation for his honest
Over a short period, emerging singer-songwriter Amahla has built a reputation for making songs with a purpose, consistently speaking out about matters close to her heart. Previously we’ve seen the artist use her platform to bring light to issues around gentrification and racial injustice. Now she returns with ‘I Know What They’re Thinking’, a powerful
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