‘Can’t be that shit - they played it on Radio 2’: Meet Cardiff’s newest pop star, Yxngxr1
At just 22, Yxngxr1 is the Cardiff-based singer making music from his bedroom, amassing a hefty following on SoundCloud who just can’t get enough of his DIY, Garageband-esque sound. Follow Phoebe Shardlow’s conversation with the rising star as they discuss everything from Tyler, The Creator and Drake to bleached hair and breakthrough moments.
Sneaking backstage for Laura and Deanna Fanning’s SS22 collection with Kiko Kostadinov
In true style, Laura and Deanna Fanning jumped the fashion week gun with their SS22 womenswear collection for Kiko Kostadinov, full of colourful stripes, block patterns and retro overtones
Riff-tastic, explosive and gnarly: How the Nova Twins are changing rock music’s mould with Fender
Sitting down at The Blues Kitchen in Camden, we meet London’s hottest young rock duo, the Nova Twins, ahead of the launch of Fender’s latest guitar series, Player Plus.
To Christian Cowan, we say: ‘Long live the slaggy little dress’
The party doesn’t start until Christian Cowan walks in at New York Fashion Week (and Tinky-Winky???) Hear about the fashion, drama and guests as Cowan returns to the runway for his SS22 collection.
LaQuan Smith’s ‘Empire State of Mind’ gave us raunchy, radiant optimism for SS22
LaQuan Smith brought sparkles, sex appeal and strutting poodles to the party for Spring/Summer 2022, in a celebration of restored American glamour.
Collina Strada’s SS22 collection gave us an overwhelming feeling of hope and togetherness
Perhaps one of the most talked about brands in New York right now, we reflect on Collina Strada’s SS22 show, a manifestation of deadstock material, eye-popping colours and opportunities for togetherness.
Saint Sintra makes their NYFW debut with a hyper-pop-esque collection of couture dressmaking
A new addition to the fashion week rota, Tuesday’s sunny start to Spring/Summer 2022 saw LA-born, NYC-based Sintra Martins make her debut under the eponymous label, Saint Sintra.
Good Future’s Nathan Shepherd on music mashups, TikTok fame and reviving ‘80s pop
Nathan Shepherd is the Manchester-based multi-instrumentalist flooding TikTok with his unique style and music mashups at the request of his followers. The only one he couldn’t bring himself to do? Dua Lipa x The Beatles.
Can I copy your homework? The fine line between homage and plagiarism
Imitation can be considered the sincerest form of flattery, but when does imitation turn to copying? With Olivia Rodrigo recently in the spotlight, we question when paying homage becomes outright plagiarism.
From lullabies to R&B bops, Alaina Castillo is the bilingual pop star transporting us to a parallel universe
Alaina Castillo is the ASMRist-turned-R&B songwriter with over 150 million listeners worldwide, who after releasing her debut album parallel universe pt. 1, is using her latest track to translate painful experiences into dark and trippy melodies.
Romanticising dark situations into beautiful melodies: meet London’s next big thing, Tamera
“Reflective, cheeky, and flirtatious”. This is how the singer Tamera describes her music to me. Applauded for her seductive R&B beats and teasing lyrics, Tamera’s music truly can transport you somewhere tranquil. As she prepares for the release of new music, we catch up with the rising star to discuss all things music, dreams and Drake.
From high-vis to high fashion, Chloe Baines is designing a gender-fluid future
Whilst some are feeling the post-festival blues and hangovers, Chloe Baines is feeling her most creative and is transforming disused tents into a new collection that promotes sustainability.
Jolin Tung’s latest project ‘Call Me By My Name’ is all about dismantling labels
Director and stylist Jolin Tung’s latest project, ‘Call Me By Your Name’, was created to support non-binary and drag communities. “All of the models are non-binary/transgender for this photoshoot. It’s about showing that beneath the labels we are all just humans.”
Meet Evann McIntosh, the school drop-out making music about life and love like nobody else
Evann McIntosh is the 17-year-old making music in-between driving around Kansas “wasting time” and coming to a head with adults that don’t quite understand them. Releasing their latest EP, ‘Character Development’, Ry Gavin spoke to the young star on all things music, queerness and not taking life too seriously.
Grammy Award-winning artist Venna on finally making music for himself
In his first ever interview, Venna (a.k.a. Malik Venner), sits down with Charlotte O’Neill to discuss his Grammy Award-winning work with artists like Burna Boy and AJ Tracey, and his debut solo project, ‘Venology’.
Afropop’s rising name Ayra Starr’s debut album is a wake-up call for Gen Z
Ayra Starr is the 19-year-old Beninese-Nigerian singer who has crowds screaming her name and a debut album under her belt, but beyond her superstardom are teenage worries of doing the dishes and grocery runs.
She might describe her style as ‘just a bit wonky’, but Rachel Chinouriri is setting the record straight
Seeing music in colours and explaining her own style as “just a bit wonky”, Rachel Chinouriri is the self-defined “alternative indie-pop” star who in reality is performing the act of definition by defying definition itself.
2021 Reboot Roulette: Celebrity couples we’d love to see back together
With the recent re-coupling of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, you may just be thinking about your own personal Bennifer… However instead of playing Russian roulette with unsaved numbers on our phone, we’ve made a definitive list of former IT couples we’d like to see get back together.
Luke Neil is the fashion student who wants you to ‘Go Fkn Mad’!
For London College of Fashion student, Luke Neil, punk is a feeling. And challenging the alienation experienced among so many LGBTQ+ creatives, his latest collection, Punk Puff, has been designed to make you “feel like a grunge god.”
From rapping over Lil Wayne beats to making bedroom pop: Welcome to Seb’s world
The king of Chicago’s bedroom pop scene, SEB is the producer, engineer and now performer whose latest EP, IT’S OKAY, WE’RE DREAMING is inspired by the rollercoaster transitions at the end of high school.