Clare Grogan
The Altered Images star, actor, presenter and all-round fine human, Clare Grogan reveals a few of her formative influences
Vince Clarke
Sinatra, The Boys’ Brigade and bird shit – just a few of the secret ingredients that have shaped musical mastermind Vince Clarke
Mary Epworth: “It Sounds Like a Robot’s Orgasm”
With adventures a-plenty, including a spot of writer’s block, a roller coaster ride with a blockbusting podcast and a brush with Tony Visconti, Mary Epworth serves up an electronic doozie of album that no one saw coming
Pixx: X Marks the Spot
Stepping out of stage school and into a record deal with 4AD isn’t the usual route for a BRIT School graduate, but Pixx isn’t your usual sort of recording artist…
Spiritland
Imagine a place designed by music lovers for music lovers. Somewhere to grab a bite, have a drink or just hang out. The best bit? A custom-built sound system and a musical programme to match. Welcome to London’s most talked about new venue
Himuro Mansion
Dark, horror-inspired electro from out in the sticks
Warpaint: “Let’s just make some good old fucking rock and roll…”
Despite their confrontational moniker, Warpaint are a harmonious bunch, both musically and personally. Bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg offers some wise words on how to be in a band that matters these days
Ladyhawke
From Wellington to Melbourne to Sydney to London to Los Angeles. Pip Brown, aka Ladyhawke, settles down for just about long enough to talk through some of the things that have shaped her along the way
Virginia Wing
Purveyors of pop wanderlust with experimental twist