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On the Rise: Blue Bendy
South London post-punk pop collective Blue Bendy creates a mind-expanding sound that twists and turns at every corner.
Album review: Hannah Jadagu - Aperture
Somehow finding time to piece together ‘Aperture’ between graduating high school in Texas and moving to college in New York, Hannah Jadagu’s debut shows her as an artist in flux, intricately joining the dots between moving spaces and growing up.
Review: Forwards Festival 2023 (Friday), the Downs – ‘The party of the year’
As the sun sets on the Friday of Forwards Festival, Confidence Man are singing C.O.O.L Party. “Do you wanna come to the party of the year?” frontwoman Janet Planet croons breezily. But she doesn’t need to ask – we’re already here. Forwards truly is the party of the year.
DIY’s Albums of the Year 2023
...forget festivities, the real Christmas present come early is of course list season - a chance to reflect on all the truly great music you’ve heard this year, and perhaps catch up on some gems you missed along the way too.
Album review: Mandy, Indiana - i’ve seen a way
‘i’ve seen a way’ is Mandy, Indiana on their most adventurous sonic rampage yet.
Review: Self Esteem, Lloyds Amphitheatre – ‘A pop star in every sense of the word’
Warming up for Self Esteem, it’s impossible for Lynks to ignore that it’s also the final night of Glastonbury. “F*ck Glastonbury!” they yell, and we cheer in agreement that we’d rather be on the harbour’s cobbles than the muddy Worthy Farm.
Epigram Music's 100 best songs of 2021
In our greatest feat yet, Epigram Music brings you our top 100 songs of 2021, as chosen and reviewed by our writers. We humbly present the soundtrack to another strange year (in no particular order as we don't believe in pitting great artists against each other):
In conversation with Linus Karp
Epigram catches up with theatremaker Linus Karp as he prepares to take his insanely genius 'How to Live a Jellicle Life; life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical Cats' back on the road. We chat about making theatre in a pandemic and the queer joy of Cats.
‘You have to flirt with people in the vegetarian section’: In conversation with Walt Disco
Epigram catches up with the coolest band around in anticipation of their debut album.
Review: CMAT, SWX – ‘A renaissance cowgirl dream’
One of my favourite games is guessing who’s playing a venue by their fans queuing outside. Outside SWX on Saturday night, following a sea of Cowboy boots, hats, neckerchiefs, and cowprint everything, there’s no doubt that we’re here for CMAT.
In conversation with Grandmas House
Following their triumphant sold-out show at Rough Trade, Mia Smith revisits when she met the Bristol-based trio back in September.
Review: Young Fathers, Rough Trade – ‘The most unshakably cool band around’
It’s only the beginning of February, but I already know I won’t see a better gig this year.
Album review: Sundara Karma - Better Luck Next Time
Sundara Karma’s third could well act as a rallying cry for 2010s indie kids; a call to fish out those checked trousers and Dr Martens.
’I've grown up a bit’: In conversation with GIRLI
Here, queer and overwhelmingly pink, epigram catches up with GIRLI ahead of her headline tour that kicks off at The Lanes this Sunday.
Review: Declan McKenna, Bristol Beacon - 'One of the most cherished indie greats'
Declan McKenna is always asking questions. His debut album wondered What Do You Think About The Car?, and now he’s back touring his latest: What Happened To The Beach?