T H E S K I N N Y I S S U E # 2 2 0 (D I Y) W I T H L A U R E N M A Y B E R R Y
After spending her 20s on tour with Scottish synth-pop phenomenon CHVRCHES, we catch up with Lauren Mayberry as she enters a new decade and a liberating moment of do-it-yourself artist evolution.
T H E S K I N N Y I S S U E 2 2 1
Frontrunners for the riot grrrl feminist movement in the 90s, Bikini Kill are back. And while their manifesto remains the same, frontwoman Kathleen Hanna has worked through a thing or two. Read the full interview here.
T H E S I M P L E T H I N G S I S S U E # 1 2 8
From soap shaving to eating raw honeycomb, a new generation of YouTube stars is fuelling the ASMR community with surprisingly positive effects on our mental health. Pick up a copy of the mag online here.
L E G U E S S W H O 1 5 TH A N N I V E R S A R Y M A G A Z I N E
This limited edition issue explores how one Dutch festival has become home to music fans across the globe, with comments from boundary breaking artists and former curators Moor Mother & Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
D I Y M A G A Z I N E - I S S U E # 8 4 ( A P R I L )
After years of displacement as an army brat, Brit singer-songwriter Jade Bird is back on the road with a debut full-length in tow. Available now across the UK and beyond.
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E 1 9 0 ( J U N E )
Ahead of her latest record release, we speak to future ghetto funk force Moonchild Sanelly on beauty contests, bad breakups and the importance of being yourself
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E 1 8 8 ( A P R I L )
Five years on from its inception, I reflect on the Keychange pledge to push for gender parity in our festival fields with some of the forethinkers breaking down the boys’ club. Find the latest issue in one of these stockists.
G O L D F L A K E P A I N T # 10
Longform profile on indie prodigy Lindsay Jordan’s sophomore release, Valentine - a love letter to herself on finding authenticity in an often hyper-fake newsreel. Purchase a copy here.
A K I N M A G A Z I N E - I S S U E # 4
Issue #4, the Stormzy Issue, speaking with cover-star and Thamesread rapper, R.A.E on making the nineties crazy, sexy, cool again. Pick up a copy at Akin Magazine’s store here.
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E #1 6 2 ( M A R C H )
On the release of her much-anticipated debut release, we speak to Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor about how her new solo pop project Self Esteem is propelling her into pop star queendom.
G O L D F L A K E P A I N T - I S S U E # 6
Back in the pages of Issue 6 of the indie print journal, brushing off the Dream Dictionary to interrogate New York songwriter Katie Von Schleicher’s night terrors and how the colour blue weaves between her blissful new record, Consumattion.
O H C O M E L Y - #5 0 P I P B L O M
Ahead of her biggest UK tour to date with debut album Boat in tow, Pip Blom gives us a lesson in gratitude and going with the flow. Available now in Sainsbury's and WHSmiths.
P R O J E C T C A L M #13 - C R E A T E C H A N G E
From craftivists to cultural practitioners, women everywhere are using their power for good. In Issue #13 of mindfulness magazine Project Calm we explain how we can all make a difference. Available now in Sainsbury's and WHSmiths.
S U B B A C U L T C H A - I S S U E 1 2
Subbacultcha is an independent, Amsterdam-based music and art platform devoted to emerging artists. To promote the latest and local talent, issues of the unconventional music magazine drop quarterly.
T H E S K I N N Y #158 - R E B E L G I R L S , K A T H L E E N H A N N A A T 5 0
As riot grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna turns 50 this month, The Skinny looks back on her career and the legacy she's left to a new generation of music-making women with wise words from Girls Rock Glasgow and Edinburgh, fellow rural feminist Gareth David of Los Campesinos and Bratmobile frontwoman, Allison Wolfe.
T G A M A G A Z I N E #2, A D A Y W I T H L A L U Z
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E # 1 7 3 ( F E B R U A R Y )
In the wake of her latest record Seeking Thrills, we speak to beatmaker and pop producer Georgia about dancefloor escapism, dodgy 80s dance music and finding a place of one’s own. Available now across the UK.
G O L D F L A K E P A I N T - I S S U E # 5
In conversation with boundary-pushing pop maker Torres on her latest record Silver Tongue, we go deep into the merits of self-production and the art of spleunking as a metaphor for the terrifying realities of falling hard in love. Available online, shipping worldwide.
T H E S K I N N Y - R E C O R D S - B O D E G A
Indie Edinburgh types, The Skinny offer informed, entertaining coverage of all things cultural, constantly seeking out new developments before the crowds catch on. Much like this review of NYC art rock crew, Bodega and their debut, Endless Scroll out now on What's Your Rupture?
T H E S I M P L E T H I N G S I S S U E # 1 0 9
25 years after The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene, I took a zig-ah-zig-ah back through the record vaults to chart the decade-spanning legacy of girl group power at its finest. Pick up a copy of the mag online here.
C A N T E R B U R Y C O U R I E R I S S U E # 2
Cover story in conversation with double-Mobo award winning saxophonist and serial entrepeuneur YolanDa Brown on the creative juggle and why there’s no fast track to success. Out now across the cathedral city.
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E 1 8 8 ( S E P T E M B E R )
In conversation with Honeyblood's Stina Tweeddale about how the past year and a half has led to her new creative project under the moniker Stina Marie Claire. Read the interview online here.
S H E S H R E D S - I S S U E 1 4
40 Years of Dancing: In Conversation with Renee Scroggins of ESG features in Issue #14 which is now sold out via She Shreds store.
C O C O O N Z I N E I S S U E # 2
Musing over the unchallenged queen of sixties pop Mama Cass in the latest issue of Cocoon zine, a collection of essays from writers about the albums that have helped them through the COVID-19 lockdowns. Availlable here.
P R O J E C T C A L M - I S S U E 9
Project Calm is dedicated to mindfulness through making. Issue 9 Is dedicated to music including this in-depth on how the mind processes sound and why you can still remember all the words to Bohemian Rhapsody.
D O W N T H E R A B B I T H O L E - T H E B L A C K M A D O N N A
Each year Down the Rabbit Hole festival rolls over De Groene Heuvels (the Green Hills), unfolding three days of celestial adventure with a line up of music, film, and art. This interview with dance music’s de-facto activist for change, The Black Madonna found us kicking back about high school reunions, self-preservation and God-like tiers.
G O L D F L A K E P A I N T # 8
In conversation with Japanese foursome Chai on their most satisfying sound to date for Issue #8 of Gold Flake Paint magazine alongside a 10-page feature with cover star, Japanese Breakfast. Purchase a copy here.
G O L D F L A K E P A I N T - I S S U E # 4
Ahead of her debut record release, Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard opens up on sibling synchronicity and stepping out as a solo agent. Plus, profiling LA troupe The Paranoyds in the new music section of the print journal. Available online. Shipping worldwide.
T O M T O M M A G A Z I N E - I S S U E #36 ( P O L I T I C S )
With nationalism on the rise around the world, issue #36 showcases the musicians who are doing something to create a better, more inclusive world including my long-read with Chester trio Peaness on taking a stand on global warming with their tunes. Available now.
O H C O M E L Y #44 - P I T O U
On the release of new EP, I Fall Asleep So Fast, I strolled the shores of Brighton beach to talk mixtapes and creating a museum of memories with Dutch pop gem, Pitou for Issue 44 of Oh Comely magazine.
T H E M A R G A T E B O O K I E - T H E G R E A T I N D O O R S # 1
Featuring some of the most talented and generous artists we know, their works reflects on, explores, describes and even celebrates this strangest of times.
T H E L I S T - I S S U E #7 5 6 ( N O V E M B E R )
Three years on from their last release, Portland-based sister trio Joseph return with the dazzling Good Luck, Kid, an album that offers us all the encouraging pat on the back we need right now. Also available online.
T H E S K I N N Y # 1 6 5 ( J U N E )
Cover feature for The Skinny’s June issue, in conversation with SAY Award winners Sacred Paws on letting of shame and letting loose on the live circuit with their new album, Run Around Sun.
A K I N M A G A Z I N E - I S S U E # 3
With their much anticipated debut finally out later this year, London foursome Dream Nails are finding the tools and learning how to dismantle society’s towering injustices, brick by brick. Available to order online via Akin Magazine shop.
T H E L I S T - I S S U E #7 5 5
Norwegian multi-disciplinary artist Jenny Hval releases fourth record, The Practise of Love exploring the intuitive connections between four women: Hval herself, Sydney born songwriter Laura Jean, Singaporean multi-instrumentalist Vivian Wang and French artist, Felicia Atkinson.
U N D E R T H E I N F L U E N C E
An Interview with Gina Birch featured in S/S 2014 Issue on Power.
O H C O M E L Y #46 - S N A I L M A I L
After a busy schedule following the release of debut Lush, Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan is heading home for some Xbox and chill (and no silly business) Issue 46 of Oh Comely magazine. Available now in Sainsbury's and WHSmiths.
T H E S K I N N Y - I S S U E # 1 7 2 ( J A N U A R Y )
As the decade comes to a dramatic end, The Skinny polled their music team one last time to find the best Scottish albums of the last ten years. Rightfully so, Honeyblood’s Babes Never Die snuck in at #9 with some words on why it’s dedicated to all the babes.
T H E G I R L S A R E
TGA launched into the UK market in 2009. It is the only UK digital and print title dedicated to women in music and has been distributed globally through Rough Trade. Feature stars have included: Neneh Cherry, Brody Dalle, Warpaint, Tune Yards, Janet Weiss, Kim Gordon and Melissa Auf Der Maur.
S U B B A C U L T C H A - D O W N T H E R A B B I T H O L E G U I D E
Each year Down the Rabbit Hole festival rolls over De Groene Heuvels (the Green Hills), unfolding three days of celestial adventure with a line up of music, film, and art. In this year’s guide, Belgian noiseniks SONS consider alternative futures and a four-headed hound.
T H E L I S T - I S S U E # 7 5 7 ( F E B R U A R Y )
Myopia marks Agnes Obel’s first new material since 2016’s Citizen of Glass famed for its ghostly electronics and voice modulation. Those elements are all present and correct in the Danish-born songwriter’s latest cut of artful chamber pop.
T G A M A G A Z I N E # 1 - B O D Y H E A D I N C O N V E R S A T I O N W I T H K I M G O R D O N