by Emily Duff Composed of Jordan Price’s vocals and guitar, Alex Hurlstone’s bass and Paddy Murphy’s drums, Crying Beauty Queens have recently dropped their new track ‘Blackbird’. The band's name is inspired by the 21st century era that the band has grown up in, claiming that it reflects those who are more inclined to complain... Continue Reading →
by Fern McErlane For a band that claims inspiration from eighties synth pop, it’s no surprise that the Northern musical trio Danica Dares’ new single sounds akin to something you’d expect to hear in the latest season of Stranger Things. However, I suspect that this (brave, for lack of a better word) attempt perhaps might... Continue Reading →
By Josephine Canham - Northern Noise On the 27th of November 2020, North East artist Sophia, released her chilling pop single, ‘Skin’ and its nothing but a signifier of the future success in store for this rising artist. Sophia has been developing and finessing her sound over the last year, creating her own personal impression on... Continue Reading →
By Amelia Thorpe Newcastle-based alt-rock outfit, Abnorm, open up about bad mental health days in their debut single ‘Citrus’. Released on September 18th, the up-and-coming five-piece kick started their discography with this strong offering, which is packed full of catchy melodies, emotive lyrics, and powerful, Paramore-esque vocals. Despite having formed just months before the national... Continue Reading →
"VENUS GRRRLS release powerhouse single, ‘Goth Girl’, delving into the outlandish stereotypes associated with Goth Culture and Witchcraft. Opening with a build of tension between the vocals and drums, the song explodes into a full-frontal, unmerciful chorus that will linger in your head for days". By Law Emilia VENUS GRRRLS release powerhouse single, ‘Goth Girl’,... Continue Reading →
By Darcy Nathan Growing up as a young, female music fan in the 00s and 10s was a mixed bag. Whilst we had the progressive changes towards the ‘body positivity’ movement we see today (think Destiny’s Child - Bootylicious, the rise of Kim K, and Sir Mix-a-lot), I also have lasting memories of watching the... Continue Reading →
By Natalie Greener for MAD WOMXN MAGAZINE Issue 1 I have always wondered why our society subconsciously perpetuates sexism through a digital megaphone. Messaging and memes, we blanket anything positive for our state of mind with masculine undertones - as though it’s off limit to us girls. Why a big dick? I’m confident yet dickless.... Continue Reading →
By Niamh Christian Singer-songwriter Georgie from Mansfield has recently released an incredible 8 track EP with a very relatable title for the current world situation: At Home. Being stuck inside during lockdown has been aa difficult time for many, and Georgie is no exception. Suddenly having to curtail a high profile tour in support of... Continue Reading →
By Niamh Christian We've all seen in our favourite music magazines, on Spotify playlists, on music television channels: Female Fronted bands. Bands of all different types of genres from pop-punk to metalcore, all in the same playlist. Bands with mostly male members but a female front, standing out as 'feminist' icons in the rock and... Continue Reading →
Read the full piece by Emily Duff about our #CalledOut campaign here!
