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Holiday Life: an interview with Asher Lack of Ravens and Chimes
An interview with Asher Lack, principal singer and songwriter with the brilliant New York band Ravens & Chimes.
Written by Amelia GregoryRavens And Chimes by Karolina Burdon. I may not be that rock’n’roll these days, but that doesn’t stop me enjoying the finest that indie music has to offer. I am […]
Shao Yen: London Fashion Week A/W 2012 Catwalk Review
We review Central Saint Martin’s graduate Shao Yen’s exquisitely minimal presentation for A/W 2012, shown at the Freemason’s Hall on Saturday the 18th of February, 2012.
Written by Alia GargumShao Yen A/W 2012 by Dana Bocai Taiwanese-born Shao Yen is no stranger to success. This knitwear graduate has caught the eye of other designers such as Nicola Formichetti, created […]
Bat For Lashes @ KoKo
Koko, Camden, 29th October 2007
Written by Matt BramfordOne of my favourite artists at the moment, and one of my favourite London venues…. surely Bat for Lashes (aka Natasha Khan and co) at Camden’s majestic Koko would be […]
London Zine Symposium
Sunday 3rd May 2009, The Rag Factory, It's going to be ama-zine-g!
Written by Roisin ConwayThis Sunday we’re off to The Rag Factory , for 2009′s London Zine Symposium to celebrate DIY and radical culture in all its handmade glory. (2007 London ZIne Symposium) There […]
An interview with Tom Brosseau – introducing new album Grass Punks
From North Dakota to Los Angeles, down to earth musician Tom Brosseau has travelled far, but his music is still embedded within the sweet sighs of the plains.
Written by Amelia GregoryTom Brosseau, Green Punks by Kerry-Leslie. LA resident and folk troubadour Tom Brosseau hails all the way from the enigmatic sounding Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Grass Punks is his […]
Review: The Lost Cavalry, Three Cheers For The Undertaker and interview with Mark West
Former guitarist with Fanfarlo, Mark West talks to us about the process of creating his new album, a beautiful series of narratives set to delicate instrumentation.
Written by Amelia GregoryThree Cheers for the Undertaker is the new album from The Lost Cavalry, the band founded by ex Fanfarlo guitarist Mark West four years ago. It opens with the mournful […]
Lounge on the Farm 2013: Festival Review
This year Kent based Lounge on the Farm festival returned to its eclectic, local roots for a sun soaked weekend of fun: here's my review, accompanied by some fabulous illustrations by a host of new contributors and some mini videos thanks to Vine.
Written by Amelia GregoryWay back in 2009 contributor Amelia Wells visited Lounge on the Farm in Kent for Amelia’s Magazine. She was duly wowed by this small scale family orientated music festival and […]
An interview with Haiku Salut and review of debut album Tricolore
Multi-instrumentalists Gemma, Louise and Sophie met at university before forming Haiku Salut, making music out of the Derbyshire Dales.
Written by Amelia GregoryHaiku Salut by Christine Charnock. They may have an exotic band name, but Haiku Salut are in fact a multi-instrumentalist trio of girls based in the Derbyshire Dales. Gemma, Louise […]
An interview with Pascal Pinon and review of new album Twosomeness
Meet 18 year old Icelandic twins Ásthildur and Jófriður: their new album Twosomeness is a gorgeous collection of ethereal harmonies.
Written by Amelia GregoryPascal Pinon by Bex Bourne. Following hot on the heels of Scandinavian sibling act First Aid Kit, comes the new album from Pascal Pinon, 18 year old Icelandic twins Ásthildur […]
Brainlove Festival 2012: Live Review
Ace alternative festival (with a free barbecue) celebrated five years at the Windmill, Brixton on Saturday 26th May 2012.
Written by Richard PearmainBrainlove by Ed J Brown What a day for a birthday! After what seemed like an interminably wet few weeks, the weather was cooking nicely for a trip to Brixton […]
An interview with Nedry and review of new album In A Dim Light
Nedry return with their second album, a unique blend of electro influences topped off with the inimitable vocals of Japanese singer Ayu Okakita. Beautiful.
Written by Amelia GregoryNedry by Abi Stevens. Nedry excel in a vocal electro dub step mash up genre all of their own. In A Dim Light opens languidly with the blissed out vocals […]
An interview with Pumajaw and review of new album Demonmeowmeow
The wonderful artist and musician Pinkie Maclure answers a few question about her stunning new album Demonmeowmeow.
Written by Amelia GregoryPumajaw by Tiana Dunlop. The enigmatic Pumajaw are a male/female duo who hail from Scotland, and their new album Demonmeowmeow is a must hear slice of new wave electronica with […]
Interview with Laki Mera and review of new album The Proximity Effect
Meet Glasgow based band Laki Mera, who fuse acoustic and electronica to create a unique trip-hop influenced sound.
Written by Amelia GregoryLaki Mera by Abi Lewis. The Proximity Effect is the second album from Glasgow based Laki Mera, a band who excel in the creation of their own unique trip hop […]
Wilderness Festival 2011: Saturday Review
This year was the inaugural Wilderness Festival, brought to you by people behind Secret Garden Party and Lovebox. It was held on 12th - 14th August at the beautiful Cornbury Park estate near Oxford.
Written by Amelia GregoryWilderness Festival by Rebecca Emery. The inaugural Wilderness Festival took place last weekend on the Cornbury Park estate just north of Oxford. The new festival promised big things: a taste […]
Album Review – Marissa Nadler: Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler draws me in with her beautiful 5th self titled album, released this week on her own label: Box of Cedar Records via funds raised on Kickstarter. With lots and lots of illustrations.
Written by Amelia GregoryMarissa Nadler by Avril Kelly. Marrisa Nadler’s 5th album came out this week. The Massachusetts born singer songwriter has been playing music since she was a teenager, teaching herself guitar, […]
Primavera Sound 2011 Review: Warpaint, PJ Harvey, Animal Collective and more! (Day 3)
With today's review we come to an end of our mammoth Primavera Sound 2011 review. What amazing stories will our reporter Laura Lotti tell us today? Something involving PJ Harvey, Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes... and a lot of rock 'n roll!
Written by Laura LottiWarpaint by Rebecca Elves The first band I aim to see today is Warpaint. Breathing salty seabreeze and sipping the first flat beer of the day I make my way […]
Brainlove Festival 2011 at the Windmill Brixton: Review
The top alternative music festival (with a free barbecue) returned to the Brixton Windmill for a day of audio and visual delights on Saturday 28th May 2011.
Written by Richard PearmainIllustration by Victoria Haynes As festival season shifts into gear, the Brainlove Festival made a welcome return to Brixton’s Windmill. Curated by Brainlove Records, this annual shindig is a well-spring […]
Album Review – Gang Gang Dance: Eye Contact
The New York based art collective is back with a new album to follow the global success of Saint Dymphna... and it's another swirling piece of enigmatic otherworldly sound art.
Written by Laura LottiIt was probably down to skepticism that it took me some time to get into the latest Gang Gang Dance album. After all, how on earth could they follow 2005′s […]
Meet Nicholas Stevenson: the friendly songwriter and illustrator from the North Pole…
Splendid music, fantastical and dreamy illustrations - and the North Pole? Let's have a cup of tea and chat about this Nicholas.
Written by Helen MartinIllustration by Gemma Milly Nicholas sent me his CD and tape, accompanied by a lovely letter about living and musing about in Bristol. One of my favourite pastimes – we […]
Iron and Wine: Kiss Each Other Clean – Album review
The fourth studio album inspired by memories of Sam Beam's parental record collection from the 70s...
Written by Rob HarrisIron and Wine. Two great sources of, well, iron. And so it was I settled down with a glass of rouge to better test the mettle of this, Sam Beam’s […]
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