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I am an online writer for the music publication So Young Magazine. I've been in the role since December 2021 and have covered artists such as Katy J Pearson and Horsegirl.

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Mandrake Handshake Announce New EP and Share 'Emonzaemon' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Mandrake Handshake’s new single ‘Emonzaemon’ marks our first taste of their upcoming EP, ‘The Triple Point of Water’. Originally formed in Oxford but now based in London, Mandrake Handshake are a 9-piece collective that blend and play with conventions of genre. They name influences as broad as krautrock and funk, and as specific as Japanese anime and Latin pastoral poetry to sum up the foundations of their resulting sound. Undoubtedly drawing from both the experimental rock and psychedelia of t
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NYC's Native Sun Share New Single 'There's Revolution' via Grand Jury - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Native Sun have returned with another uncompromising track, ‘There’s Revolution’, out today via Grand Jury. ‘There’s Revolution’ is pulled from Native Sun’s upcoming EP ‘Off With Our Heads’, for which they’ve collaborated with producer Walter Schreifels—a figurehead of the 1990s New York punk and hardcore scene and founder of bands such as Quicksand. As a band that built a large portion of their following around their renowned live shows, the creative process behind Native Sun’s studio versions
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Gilla Band Share Latest Single 'Backwash' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Gilla Band have shared their latest rowdy single ‘Backwash’, in preparation for their upcoming album: Most Normal. Due for release on October 7th, via Rough Trade Records. Aiming for their upcoming album to loosely “sound like a dream”, vocalist Dara Kiely shared that ‘Backwash’ “is one of the few tracks where the words represent a dream-like circumstance”. Being self-produced, recorded, and mixed by bassist Daniel Fox at Sonic Studios, they had room to actively trial different sounds and dabbl
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CIVIL PARTNERSHIP Release New Single 'Saltaire' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

A step away from the sound introduced by previous tracks, ‘Saltaire’ brings a tenderness to CIVIL PARTNERSHIP. In every sense conveying an emotional vulnerability. ‘Saltaire’ is relentless and entrancing and proves that at their core, CIVIL PARTNERSHIP are storytellers. Its namesake is a Victorian village, that’s lore follows its purposeful creation and ultimate role in controlling its citizens. With this single, they aim to explore the importance of “place”, and reflect the cyclicity of the pu
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Gently Tender Share 'True Colours (Sometime I'll Get Through)' from Upcoming Debut Album 'Take Hold of Your Promise!' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Indulging in the freeing and pensive, Gently Tender have released their newest single, ‘True Colours (Sometime I’ll Get Through)’ from their upcoming debut album, ‘Take Hold Of Your Promise!’. In the wake of headlining We Are So Young 16 at The Grace and the announcement of their debut album, ‘Take Hold Of Your Promise!’, Gently Tender have leaned further into their flurry of releases with their latest track. Their recent wave of singles has provided a window into this 5-year matured project fo
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Dry Cleaning Share New Single ‘Anna Calls From The Arctic’ - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Dry Cleaning have returned with their latest single, ‘Anna Calls From The Arctic’. This marks the second release from their upcoming album, ‘Stumpwork’, which is due for release on 21.10.22. Before their debut album was even released, Dry Cleaning had sworn to producer John Parish that they would spend “twice as much time on [its] follow-up”; the intricacies of this single suggest they did just that. ‘Anna Calls From The Arctic’ conforms to Dry Cleaning’s typical sound yet also veers away from
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Maripool Shares New Single ‘Softly’ - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Natasha Simões is the Lisbon-born, London-based singer-songwriter known as Maripool. Her new single ‘Softly’ marks the release of her first single for Practise Music and comes with a twisted, self-directed, self-edited music video. Describing herself as a “one girl band”, Maripool has delved deeper into melancholic dream-pop with her new single, ‘Softly’. After a short, introductory, jangly riff, she initially jumps into the opening verse with pacing reminiscent of Sue Tompkins. The vocal is fu
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Launder Release New Single 'Intake' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

In the lead up to their debut album, ‘Happening’, Launder have released their newest single ‘Intake’ via Ghostly. After working with co-producer, mixer and engineer Sonny DiPerri (my bloody valentine and Nine Inch Nails) at New Monkey Studio (previously owned by Elliot Smith), Launder’s new single is an uplifting and fuzzy venture. Launder’s John Cudlip explains that the dreamy single “carries the rhythm of someone and something new” and that with the faster tempo and ascending chords it’s a “
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Native Sun Share New Single 'Sister' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

The New York-based quartet, Native Sun, have released their newest single via the revered indie label, Grand Jury. With what in many senses feels like a nod to classic rock n’roll, Native Sun have released their angst ridden single, ‘Sister’. Rising through the New York music scene—alongside acts like Sunflower Bean and Geese—Native Sun’s latest track arrives as a venture in “reimagining the sound of white Americana”, and is a slightly twisted take on a familiar sound. Starring direct lyricism
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Gag Salon Release New Single 'Don't Eat Stuff Off The Pavement' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Sonically playful and synth-driven, ‘Don’t Eat Stuff Off The Pavement’ is Gag Salon’s lively track that arrives today via Blitzcat Records, and is the final peek into their debut EP before its release on June 16th. This track can be divided into three distinct parts: its energised base, its mellow interludes, and its climactic close; these are stitched together into one catchy earworm. Lyrically, the track is explained by the band’s vocalist, Joseph Mumford, to be a reflective and “sad song abo
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Brighton's Shady Baby Sign to Nice Swan and Share 'Come To Life' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Fast and free-spirited, ‘Come To Life’ is the introductory single from Brighton-based band, Shady Baby. Shady Baby is Nice Swan Records’ latest signing and their new single stays true to the label’s high energy reputation. Shady Baby began during the height of lockdown when the band’s vocalist, Sam Leavers, started making music in his bedroom. Since then, Shady Baby has developed into a full four-piece band and built a relationship with the Brighton-based producer, Theo Verney, out of which ‘Co
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The Lounge Society Release New Single ‘Blood Money’ and Share Details of Debut Album 'Tired Of Liberty' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

The Lounge Society’s newest single is nothing short of a good omen for their upcoming debut album: Tired Of Liberty; due for release on the 26th August, via Speedy Wunderground. ‘Blood Money’ blends conventions of dance music and punk-funk, as it soundtracks a commentary on corruption in forces of power. In all aspects, the track is restless and agitated. It’s lyrically confrontational as the band’s vocalist Cameron Davey sings, “you’re too busy saving your pals. You can see your boss, but you
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Viagra Boys Announce Their New Album And Share First Single 'Ain't No Thief' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Viagra Boys have returned with their newest single, ‘Ain’t No Thief’. The single comes with a music video and the announcement of their next album: ‘Cave World’; due for release on the 8th of July, via YEAR0001. This grimace inducing single opens this chapter with all the commotion you would expect, and force-feeds you an adrenaline rush. Viagra Boys have jumped headfirst into releasing singles again through their latest venture, ‘Ain’t No Thief’. An enjoyably furious track that buzzes into act
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The Queens Head Share Latest Single 'Your God Owes You Money' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

The Queen’s Head have followed up their debut-single with a track that is as demanding, as its provocative title suggests. ‘Your God Owes Your Money’, is released via Speedy Wunderground, and stands as the 41st single in the label’s single-series. ‘Your God Owes You Money’ is a mighty follow up that takes many sharp turns, over its 5-minute run. It weaves elements of electronica, post-punk, disco, and psychedelia into a grand display of confrontational danceability. With the band creating this
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Katy J Pearson Returns With New Single ‘Talk Over Town’ And Shares Details Of Her Second Album - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Unloading a plethora of gifts for lovers of everything Katy J Pearson, we have been given not only details of an upcoming album, but also a new single: ‘Talk Over Town’, with an accompanying video. The album in question is titled ‘Sound of the Morning’ and will be released via Heavenly Recordings on the 8th of July. ‘Talk Over Town’ is another sweetly vulnerable single that only adds to the charm of Pearson’s discography. After the raging success of her debut album, ‘Return’, Katy has collabora
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Skinner Shares New Track 'The Slump' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Skinner’s newest venture stays true to the moody yet summery sound we heard on his 2021 EP, ‘Gunge’. ‘The Slump’, sees Skinner throw his voice into a relatable release of exasperation. Through his lackadaisical vocal delivery, he maintains a nonchalant coolness that translates perfectly through the single’s accompanying DIY video. The first single Skinner has released via Faction Records, ‘The Slump’ is marked by Skinner, 24-year-old Aaron Corcoran, as a record that sets out to contradict in ev
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Horsegirl Release New Single ‘Anti-Glory’ - A fully illustrated new music magazine

In anticipation of their debut album, Horsegirl have released their propulsive lead single, ‘Anti-glory’. Their album, ‘Versions of Modern Performance’, will be released on June 3rd via Matador. Horsegirl is the Chicago trio made up of Penelope Lowenstein, Nora Cheng, and Gigi Reece; who met and formed via Chicago Youth Arts Program. Undoubtedly influenced by the creative environment of the DIY scene in Chicago, ‘Anti-glory’ is a harmony of different genres. Calling on conventions of post-punk,
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Honeyglaze Return With Newest Single ‘Female Lead’ - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Effortlessly navigating the boundary between relatable and absurd, ‘Female Lead’ is a short and sweet preview of Honeyglaze’s upcoming self-titled debut album; set for release via Speedy Wunderground, on 29th April. ‘Female Lead’ arrives with the same habitual charm that has played into the allure of both the trio themselves, and their previous releases. Nurtured by its swaying musicality and self-aware lyricism and described as “narrative heavy”, the track dives into the seemingly arbitrary is
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The Stroppies Share New Single 'The Perfect Crime' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Drifting further away from the jangle-pop of their debut record, The Stroppies, have released their single, ‘The Perfect Crime’. It comes in the countdown to their new album, ‘Levity’, out May 6th, via Tough Love Records. A series of changes since their most recent EP—including the band’s line-up, and the nature of their creative environment—has inevitably led to a twist in The Stroppies’ sound. As both the first single released off the record, and, number one on the album’s tracklist, ‘The Per
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Fräulein Share Entrancing New Single 'Drag Behind' - A fully illustrated new music magazine

Fräulein have set their 2022 into motion via their newest single, ‘Drag Behind’; a track that has been in circulation at their live shows for years. The two-piece are regularly hailed for their nostalgic sound and ‘Drag Behind’, arrives under the same veil of reminiscent-alternative-rock, that acts as a promising addition, to their already exciting discography. ‘Drag Behind’ was the first song Fräulein uploaded to the internet and after years of live shows and avid rehearsals—or what the band’s
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I am currently a music journalist for the multi-media platform VOCAL GIRLS, I also help run the socials. VOCAL GIRLS currently boasts articles, a podcast, a radio show, and live events. 

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M(H)AOL: “I WANTED TO MAKE A BAND THAT I WOULD’VE WANTED TO SEE AS A TEEN” —

Made up of Róisín Nic Ghearailt, Constance Keane, Jamie Hyland, Zoe Greenway and Sean Nolan, M(h)aol arrived on the Green Man Rising stage dressed in beautiful white linens and slip dresses that had been defaced with fake blood. The visual shock of this live setup channelled the unsettling horror of their ‘The Blair Witch Project’-esque music video for ‘No One Ever Talks To Us’. In every way, the live shows of M(h)aol are a statement. Their vocalist Róisín undoubtedly delivered in her role as fr
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GREEN MAN 2022: QUICKFIRE ARTIST Q&A’S —

Just hours before their set at the Walled Garden stage, Prima Queen’s Louise Macphail and Kristen Mcfadden joined us for a chat about their beginnings and their creative process. Is there anyone you’re particularly looking forward to over the weekend? L: Kraftwerk, but we’re actually leaving tomorrow morning! I really wanted to see Jenny Hval- K: -and Cassandra Jenkins, but she’s playing when we’re playing. L: Alex G too! When I was looking at the line-up I was just covering up the Saturday and
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SOPHIE MAY: “I PRIDE MYSELF ON GIVING THINGS MY ALL WHEN I COMMIT” —

VOCAL GIRLS chat to Sophie May about her debut EP, literary inspirations, and her first run of live shows. Known for her confessional style, London-based singer songwriter Sophie May has just released her debut EP, ‘You Do Not Have To Be Good’. Having always been a lover of storytelling and poetry, lockdown inspired Sophie May to delve into songwriting. She gained traction after accumulating an invested following on TikTok, where she consistently posted clips of short songs. Her new EP fits this
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ALIEN CHICKS: WE MOVED TO BE NEAR THE WINDMILL BECAUSE WE LOVE IT SO MUCH —

Alien Chicks are the fast rising, Brixton-based trio, made up of Joe (vocals and guitar), Martha (drums) and Stefan (vocals and bass). After releasing their crazy second single, ’27 Stitches’, the band hosted a packed and sweaty single release party at the renowned venue, The Brixton Windmill. Pulling together a lineup of other upcoming artists, Alien Chicks’ electric set was sandwiched between their support acts—A Void, Cowboyy, and Duck Wax—and an entertaining karaoke session hosted by the cul
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QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS AT THE GREAT ESCAPE — VOCAL GIRLS

Can you introduce yourself and what you do? Anna: So, my name is Anna Acquroff, I am the front woman of Medicine Cabinet. Eilidh: and I’m Eilidh, I do synth and guitar. Could you tell us three words that are non-genre related that describe your music? E: Genre isn’t real, is there a word for that? What song of yours would you recommend to someone that hadn’t listened to you before? A: I would recommend ‘The Signs’, which is our first single. It came out [on May 11th] at midnight, which is
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X THE GREAT ESCAPE 2022: A DEEP DIVE —

This year, VOCAL GIRLS have joined forces with The Great Escape team to bring you our very own stage at the main weekend, as well as a collaborative podcast in which our founder Megan Graye had the chance to speak to Sinead O’Brien, ENNY, Lola Young and Rachel Chinouriri. All of these incredible artists will be performing over The Great Escape weekend, and their podcast episodes are still available to listen to here. On top of this, VOCAL GIRLS will also be hosting our very own stage on Friday 1
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In Conversation with Beth Denton, Head Sound Engineer at The Boileroom

“It’s difficult to see yourself in a role when none of your role models are similar to you.” The Boileroom’s 2022 roster includes shows from exciting bands such as Porridge Radio, KEG, and The Lounge Society - but what goes on behind the scenes to make these gigs happen? Beth Denton talks to VOCAL GIRLS about the ups and downs of her role as Head Sound Engineer at the renowned venue, providing an insight into an often overlooked sector of the music industry.
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GEESE IMPRESS DURING THEIR FIRST RUN OF UK SHOWS — VOCAL GIRLS

Geese are making a lot of noise with their debut album and first tour through Europe, so if you aren’t already listening, then you certainly should be. On Wednesday 17th November, Geese played their first ever show in Europe at The Windmill in Brixton, marking the beginning of their UK mini-tour. The buzz around this show was clear upon entering the venue and it was immediately obvious why Geese’s London shows had sold out so quickly; Numerous photographers were anxiously stationing themselves a
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BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE LEGACY OF LADY DAY

Billie Holiday was born with the name Eleanora Fagan on April 7th 1915, and it is believed that her father was Clarence Holiday, who was himself a jazz musician. Her father left when she was just a baby and her mother, Sadie Fagan, was only a teenager herself. Billie reportedly faced many hardships during childhood and was ultimately sent to The House of Good Shepherd, a facility for ‘troubled’ girls, at the age of 9. She eventually moved to New York with her mother and began singing in local cl
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THE VOCAL GIRLS LAUNCH — VOCAL GIRLS

Last week we welcomed you to MOTH Club for the launch of our platform with amazing performances from Olivia Dean and Zola Courtney. If you missed out or just want to relive it, here's our roundup of the evening. On the 19th October, we held our sold-out launch event at MOTH Club, formally introducing you all to VOCAL GIRLS whilst enjoying some great music. Opening our doors at 7pm, the room was full of friendly faces both familiar and new, all who funneled into the retro looking venue, full of
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A NIGHT AT THE WINDMILL: THE MONOPHONICS AND THE EXTENDED FAMILY OF SPEEDY WUNDERGROUND —

A recap of an exciting night at The Windmill in Brixton, featuring promising new acts DEWEY, Automotion and Honeyglaze - and an introduction to the new supergroup made up of members of some of our favourite bands, The Monophonics. On Friday the 17th September, the Windmill hosted a night which welcomed a diverse selection of talent, from the up and coming DEWEY to a supergroup featuring DEWEY herself, Speedy Wundergrounds’ own Dan Carey, Fontaines DC’s Tom and Conor, and Goat Girl’s Lottie. With
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OPINION: VOLUNTEERING AT FESTIVALS - IS IT WORTH IT? —

Now that the UK is (hopefully) starting to come out the other side of COVID-19, we are finally seeing the return of live events. With festivals selling out so quickly this summer, the comeback is likely to have many of you thinking about what festivals to attend in 2022, and what options there are to enjoy yourself as much as possible after our long wait. Among these options is volunteering at festivals—which I have done twice, both at Boomtown 2019 and Latitude 2021. Volunteering can be a reall

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Naama Guggenheim brings the energy in new single ‘My Lucky Day’ —

"Naama credits her newest experimental, R&B track to a visit to see family in Australia, she says the strong positivity she felt whilst there was a driving force behind the creation of this song. This heart-warming origin radiates through the uplifting vibe and lyrics, living up to her intention of this track being “an everlasting reminder that we are in charge of our own destiny [...]"

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