About Melissa Svensen
Melissa, 22. Editor. Student, music journalist, probably talking about Blur or Bowie
Ahead of their appearance at GOLD, a night celebrating a year like no other with Goldsmiths, we caught with Funeral For Bird… Introduce us to Funeral For Bird – how would you describe the band in 3 words? Electronic-tinged folk…
Returning with another unforgettable anthem, Fick As Fieves are sharing the new video for ‘COL.’ Unrelenting, and unapologetically loud, ‘COL’ is a noisy ode to the excitement of a first date. As the band explain: “COL is a tale based on…
London-based alt-pop artist .imp returns today with Lifedreamer, available now on all streaming/download platforms. The dreamy, euphoric new song follows 2017’s debut Headscrambled EP which was championed by 6Music’s Tom Robinson and acclaimed by XS Noize upon release. “The first…
From an initial 2,000 entries, to a short-list of 30, then 10, the end of last month saw four bands/artists crowned the winners of Pirate Prodigy – a competition set up by Pirate Studios, backed by the likes of John…
It’s 6pm; I’ve finished work for the day and I’m bloody excited. I’m seeing one of my favourite bands in one of my favourite venues. I arrive in Manchester slightly intoxicated following a series of lukewarm Budweisers, it’s nice out so…
Celebrating a year like no other, Ripple Red have partnered up with Goldsmiths’ music society to bring you a huge night of music and art to round off an incredible year. With music from Little Grim, The Paisley Daze, Mathilde…
Having started These Brittle Bones when he was just 12, as a solo project in his bedroom in Singapore, Chris Jones has blossomed into a fully self-assured artist; and his latest offering ‘Healing’ is proof of that. Written in 2016…
Returning with a new dose of infectious dark indie-pop, Manchester’s Stalagmites are sharing their new track ‘Projectile Dysfunction.’ Inspired by the difficulties of keeping a band together, and the struggle of navigating your way through the music industry, ‘Projectile Dysfunction’…
After two sell-out years, Manchester’s multi-venue live music event and conference, Off The Record, will return to Manchester’s Northern Quarter on 15th and 16th November, announcing more venues and its biggest curator line-up yet. Once again, trusted curators are set…
Italian-born Brioni is today sharing her new track, ‘It’s Only You’ – a slice of vibrant, hugely exciting trip-hop. Attracted to the city of London, drawn in by its colours and vibrancy, along with the mixture of people you can discover, Brioni…