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Music

A Conversation about ‘Memories, Linger’ the Music Video with Monica Wat and Alessandro Gontay

Artist Monica Wat and Filmmaker Alessandro Gontay sit down to discuss Monica's latest music video ‘Memories, Linger’ On a mild...

Four ways to get your music heard

Independent artist Ben Savery shares his knowledge on how to get your music played
Music / Upskilling / / Ben Savery

Electronic music has gone downtempo during the pandemic – will it last?

Gabi takes you on an exploration of musical creativity through three long lockdowns

Why has Bristol's music scene been so overlooked since Massive Attack?

Alfie wonders why Bristol-based artists have not been able to follow in the footsteps of Massive Attack and achieve the...
Music / / Alfie Skinner

How music video makers are evolving to keep up with TikTok

Mabel talks us through how traditional videographers are keeping pace with super popular self-made makers

'For creatives, lockdown’s been a blessing in disguise': HGZ on music, mental health and the future of nightlife culture

Nyse speaks to Bath-based producer HGZ about telling stories through his music 
Music / / Nyse Vicente

5 Reasons to love Lizzo, a new kind of popstar

In this article Lucy demonstrates 5 reasons to love the self- empowering star.

Meditations on Bristol’s Poster-Plastered Walls

Freya studies the overlapping visual history of Bristol's live music scene
Art / Bristol / Music / / Freya Caldwell

Your art isn't that original, and here's why

Keziah questions the concept of originality in art

Why big-budget stage-to-screen musicals are a big mistake

Lily is a self-confessed musicals fan, however she is not a fan of Hollywood's most recent takes on some West...
Arts/Culture / Film / Music / / Lily Konteh