Album Review: SPELLING, ‘Portrait of My Heart’
Spellbinding, ethereal, and bizarre—three words that effortlessly capture the essence of any SPELLING record. Since 2018, frontwoman Chrystia Cabral has been the face of SPELLING, starting with their introductory demos Hard to Please and My Other Voice. From there, Cabral set the tone for SPELLING as an experimental project with a progressive sound and DIY […]
‘Avicii: I’m Tim’: The Dark Reality Behind Fame and Success
Relentless workdays, late-night clubbing, and excessive alcohol—Netflix’s Avicii: I’m Tim reveals the harsh truth behind the glitz and glamour of an artist’s life offstage. In late 2024, Netflix released a powerful two-part documentary on the life and tragic death of global EDM icon Avicii. A prolific producer and DJ, Avicii’s music defined the sound of […]
On the Rise with Tarian
Photo credit: EJ Visual’ Words by: Laviea Thomas Tarian, which translates to “shield” in Welsh, is an exciting rising talent bridging the gap between indie folk and hip-hop. Ready to start anew, he is developing a sound that perfectly captures life’s dissonant woes alongside its sporadic highs. Describing his style as “hip-hop with a singer-songwriter […]
Live Review: Korn @ Gunnersbury Park
Photo Credit: Victor Frankowski Words by: Laviea Thomas On Sunday, nu-metal legends Korn headlined their largest UK show to date at London’s Gunnersbury Park, celebrating the band’s 30th anniversary. Playing to a sold-out crowd of roughly 25,000 fans, the gig demonstrated just how far and wide their fanbase stretches. As one of the most influential […]
Festival Recap: Download Festival 2024
Lead Photo Credit: James Bridle Words by: Laviea Thomas Download Festival has returned to Derby’s renowned Donington Park for a soggy yet eventful weekend. Upon arriving at the festival gates, thousands of fans were scattered about—some wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes, others sporting band ponchos and vintage T-shirts. Additionally, several attendees were spotted in the limited […]
Live Review: Klangkarussell @ The Steel Yard – London
Parable Presents: an exhilarating night full of euphoric highs and climactic drops. It’s a Friday in early April, and we are headed to Steel Yard in East London to catch the Austrian duo Klangkarussell’s final headlining UK tour date of the year. Steel Yard has always been a fun venue for live events. It’s a […]