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Ria Rua: Freedom in difference [Interview]
Turning the tables: Fold in conversation [Interview]
How the Leeds-based music collective are purposefully pushing back against fascism, despotism and the dangers of our mad era
Everything is OK, really: The MOnday 19.05.25
Alessi Rose, Briscoe, Nova Twins, Sianon, Soot Sprite, and the cheeky energy of My First Time...
Dreaming big: Maya Lakhani [Interview]
A singer-songwriter marked by fierce independence, rightful pride in her heritageâ€Ĥ and kick-ass songs
Shamelessly seeking engagement: The MOnday 12.05.25
I hope you read bc there's lots of new music here, including Audrey Hobert, CATTY, Chloe Foy, Freya Beer, Our Nameless Boy... and a video from CMAT!
Is there any good music left? The MOnday 05.05.25
(Spoiler alert - yes, yes there is) Cappo, Lizzie Esau, Maya Lakhani and Amble.
Just in time: The MOnday 28.04.25
Plentiful new music here, including Nadedja, renforshort, Lorde, The Lumineers and Self Esteem
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Banging the drum for multi-venue festivals
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Note to self: there's no "The" in Pixies
Language school: The MOnday 14.04.25
New music and other music-relevant things, including Amelia Coburn, For Nina, Foreign Love Language and ABNORM
Music heard, and observed - on Substack
Music heard, and observed - on Substack
Music is life: enjoying established acts, championing new and independent artists. Interviews, gig reviews and observations on music that's caught my ear.
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