Contributor Josefus Haze caught Bohren & Der Club of Gore at Union Chapel last Friday, where the German doom jazz outfit performed their latest album Patchouli Blue in full. Here’s his take on what went down in one of London’s most distinctive venues. Earth has many holy places. Natural or manmade, these are sites that […]

Summer is a distant memory, festival season is well and truly over, save for a few who’ve kept the party going until the lights come on to usher us into the depths of autumn. For the second year running, we’ve had the pleasure of documenting one of our, and seemingly your, favourite festivals; none other […]

Arthur Schopenhauer said that all arts aspire to the condition of music, meaning that among the arts, music is all but alone in allowing the artist to appeal to their audience directly, without the intervention of a medium of communication in common use for other purposes. (Paraphrased from The Meaning of Art, by Herbert Read) […]

Despite the rainy circumstances, Rally Festival proved itself to be a powerhouse, alternative festival, which prioritises community and a range of sounds and music, curated so there’s never a dull moment. London. Saturday, 24th of August. 100% chance of rain. We came, we saw, we rallied. As I pry the curtains open, I’m welcomed by […]

Tomorrow night, Friday 30th August, The Post Bar in Tottenham hosts No Borders; a night of global sounds, co-organised by Wile Out Music & Counterpoint Arts, showcasing both established DJs and young up & coming selectors who have come through Our Heartbeats’ DJ workshops for refugees. Ahead of the dance, DJ Kensaye, the workshop leader […]

Arcadia Molinas‘ review of Primavera festival delves into the experience of music as a spiritual journey, highlighting diverse acts that range from ethereal vocal performances to reggaeton. She paints a portrait of Primavera as a vibrant tapestry of music, culture, and personal introspection. This may seem like a quaint, or naïve thing to say, but […]