Millennials encapsulates exactly what The Snuts personify – The joy that can be found amidst the chaos of daily life. Each track delves into themes of heartbreak, the working life and the feeling of obscurity within the world. The depth and melancholic themes are brought to life through the paradoxical nuances of ramped-up indie-rock anthems. Tracks such as ‘Gloria’, ‘NPC’ and ‘Deep Diving’ leave that impression and lead the line for what is set to be a new chapter in The Snuts’ career.

Jenni Doherty, owner of Little Acorns Bookstore, who will be the Festival Advisor at the upcoming Spread The Word Literary Festival being held at the Waterside Theatre between February 6 and 11.

Victims of domestic abuse in the Derry City and Strabane District area will be offered home and personal security items to help keep them safe. These items come as an addition to the CCTV cameras from the prior year and includes personal safety alarms and motion detectors.

The musician turned music journalist then author has been touring across the UK and Ireland discussing and giving in-depth analysis of his magnum opus ‘The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth’. Already a best-seller, John offers a musical trip through history across over 600 pages tracing the aesthetics of goth from the Roman Empire all the way to the streets of Dublin in the 20 thcentury. "People didn’t take it [Goth] seriously enough, it was an undervalued scene but they love the records an

The events of the last few days across Israel and the Gaza strip have caused a stir in my soul that I cannot shake, the devastation, heartache at the death of innocent lives and the shocking reaction from the western world – It sends my mind to a recent trip in December I had to Krakow, Poland with a dear friend.

Nightly’s polished and meticulously crafted sound places them in the position to be named amongst the best that modern alternative music has to offer - They are the new kids on the block that give the essence that they have been there for years. ‘wear your heart out’, the Nashville outfits second project, captures the band’s ability to create tracks that have the listener returning for more. The 14 track album has a sound for every kind of listener – from the casual car ride playlister to the a

As Che Lingo prepares to set off on his European Tour following the announcement of his highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Coming up for Air’ due to be released in April, LOOP sit down with the South London wordsmith, to delve into the creative mind behind ‘The Worst Generation’ and what we can expect from this upcoming project.

The sweat of someone persevering and hard at work dripping from his forehead, BZ took a seat outside his studio, where he was halfway through a session preparing another roster of tracks to flood the scene with. Not a single sign of tiredness or exhaustion makes itself known. The year prior being a blockbuster for the Croydon native, he is not prepared to take a backseat, rest and take onboard the glory - his demeanour is that of a man who feels no pressure from the world around him. Nonchalant, confident, and determined, the Get Paid emcee takes a break from delivering blistering verses to sit down with me and share his life and career as a young star on the rise.

From humble beginnings to an international DJ sensation, Gabriella DJ , has made her mark in the music world. Norwich to Dubai, London to Los Angeles her mixes are heard across the globe, curating sets for some of the most popular clubs and stations in the UK namely, Kiss Fresh and The Book Club, she has her eyes set on becoming the next sensation.

Ben Dolic sits in his humble Swiss abode on a beautiful sunny Thursday afternoon. He wears a contagious smile and a lilac hoodie patterned with dark-shaded shapes. To his right was an acoustic guitar, his room barren of any other decorations, which filled the room with an air of who Ben was; a humble artist who loved music. Having featured on Eurovision and The Voice, gracing the stage with the likes of Zara Larson, Rita Ora and a host of other modern household names in the music space –his dem

Dark melodies, lyrical prowess and nonchalant delivery have been staples in the two-time GRAMMY-nominated 6lack’s artistic identity. The dark knight of R&B returns after nearly five years with his third LP, ‘Since I Have A Lover’. With features from Don Toliver, QUIN, Wale and Yebba, the nineteen-track project explores themes of identity, and relational complexities, showing a new side of 6lack that has never seen the light of day.

LOOP sits down with Ghanaian superstar Stonebwoy, who creates a unique blend of Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae that has mesmerised his nation and placed the young talent in the spotlight of the global stage. Having won a BET Award, a Ghanaian Music Award and been a collaborator on various Grammy-nominated projects, he has made a sure impact on the industry.

Manchester’s underground star IAMDDB is set to take hold of 2023 with her sixth volume of a series adored by fans. Being named one of BBC’s ‘Sound of BBC’ in 2018 and touring with Bryson Tiller and Lauryn Hill cemented her place in the hearts of music lovers across the United Kingdom. She is now ready to reach new heights and take us along for the ride.

College Park is an amalgamation of Logic’s previous sagas; Bobby Tarantino, Under Pressure’ and Young Sinatra, rolled into one cohesive and eccentric narrative journey. Played across seventeen-tracks that delve into the origins of how Logic came to be, it’s a truly star-studded project. With verses from RZA, Joey Bada$$, Seth MacFarlane, Norah Jones, Redman and many others, the record has built itself up to be the strongest project released by Logic to date.

‘Cuts & Bruises’ proves exactly why the young outfit from Dublin, Inhaler, are set to take the global stage in the very near future. The evocative twelve-track project sees the four-piece explore the boundaries of their musical capacity with innovative riffs, hauntingly-beautiful vocals and psychedelic atmospheres.

From releasing her debut album ‘dear amelia’ this year, working alongside Travis Barker, Jake Bugg and Mike Shinoda, to having just completed her first European tour, renforshort has come a long way since her ‘teenage angst’ days. She is paving her way through the industry and cementing her name as a culture shifter and a creative that is not going away soon. LOOP Magazine caught up with the Canadian star after her first overseas tour. How was the European tour, and which country/city was your

Hailing from the epicentre of African musical talent, Nigeria, Tay Iwar has carved his musical path through sheer hard work and determination. Releasing his debut album ‘Passport’ at the mere age of 17 with a sound still being developed, Afro-fusion, Tay Iwar stuck to his guns, and it has paid back in full. In 2022, with three full-fledged LPs under his belt, having worked alongside Wizkid on two critically acclaimed albums, and Burna Boy on a track for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the futur

Coming off the back of her Mercury-award winning album ‘Sometimes I Might be Introvert’, and following the critically acclaimed ‘GREY Area’ Little Simz seemed to be under pressure to continue her streak of cohesive album releasing frenzy.

Stormzy’s third studio album ‘This is What I Mean’ transcends the boundaries of musical structures he has felt constrained by since ‘Gang Signs and Prayer’. Seeing him surpass the struggles brough-forth by the pressures of his musical prowess on ‘Heavy is The Head’. Stormzy’s development and focus-shift is made clear, as the gang signs have turned into solely prayers, and the head is no longer heavy. ‘This is What I mean’ see’s the man come into his own.

We sat down with the young break-out artist to get an insight into the ups and downs of her journey through music, her working process and her plans for the coming year. Off the back of her successful single release ‘Circles’, Maggie sat in her bedroom where she records her ethereal music excited and prepared to delve into her life in music. She was in her element. We start discussing her process of song-writing, which leads me to ask, ‘Do you do all the work behind your releases yourself?’ '