FEATURE: “This Song….” with Lauran Hibbered
This song I remember from my childhood: Avril Lavigne – My Happy Ending
I remember getting the Under my Skin album for Christmas and being so excited, I made a scrapbook out of the lyric sheet. It was my mum’s favourite song on there as well, so we used to sing it in the car on the way to school (cute).
This song inspired me to be a musician: White Stripes – Hotel Yorba
I have always and will always love this song. I think it has everything. I feel like I have learned a lot from this song, and spent a lot of time studying it. It was one of the first songs I learned to play on guitar too.
This song brings up a significant memory: Feist – I Feel it All
I went to see Feist at Shepherds Bush Empire in London and remember it being one of the first gigs that really made an impression on me. She invited audience members to get on stage and dance with her but I was too shy at the time, I would run and jump at her now.
This song I can play on repeat and not get sick off: Here Comes Your Man – Pixies
It’s my go-to mood brightener. If I’m on the fence about doing something this track normally sways me to get out the door and get on with it. I am a huge Pixies fan.
This song I discovered in the past week: Worth it – Beabadoobee
It was actually on my daily mix on Spotify and I instantly loved it and was shocked when I saw who it was, only as I had heard a lot about Beabadoobee but not given it a shot yet. I’m a huge fangirl now and loving the new record.
This song I think everyone should listen to: Evergreen – The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Just go and listen to it, it’s honestly changed me haha! A friend played it to me on a drive home once and I had to pull over because it turned me into a mess (in a good way).
"She invited audience members to get on stage and dance with her but I was too shy at the time, I would run and jump at her now."
This song has influenced my own sound: In The Garage – Weezer
If you don’t already know, I’m in love with Rivers Cuomo and everything he does. This particular song on the blue album really got me thinking about the artist I want to be and is a constant reference to me. It also makes me feel like it’s okay to be a loser.
This song makes me cry: Funeral – Phoebe Bridgers
Do not listen without a pack of tissues. I adore Phoebe Bridgers if I could be her I would! This song is heart-wrenching and lyrically it just will stab you in the chest. So if you’ve been holding back a cry and you need to get it out, this is the trick.
This song I have seen played live: Seventeen – Sharon Van Etten
I was so excited when I saw Sharon was playing Glastonbury last year, and I was stoked to play. I ran off stage to catch her set and she did not disappoint. She is one cool lady, and Seventeen is a great track.
If I could only listen to one song it would be this one: Wouldn’t it be Nice – The Beach Boys
I will never grow tired of this song, you could dance and cry to it so it would be fitting for every emotion and suits 10/10 occasions. I LOVE THE BEACH BOYS!
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IDRIS ELBA AND CONNOR PRICE COLLABORATE ON HOMAGE TO ‘COURTENEY COX’
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Producer, singer/ songwriter and DJ, Idris Elba’s first release of 2021 champions new and up and coming Canadian talent and hip-hop enthusiast Connor Price on their collaborative record ‘Courteney Cox’. Released by 7Wallace and Price’s Toronto based imprint, 4 Of Clubs, ‘Courteney Cox’ is high-octane and an infectiously hooky slice of synth-soaked trap – a playful and tongue-in-cheek homage to Connor’s favourite actress and childhood crush.
NEWS: SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL AND GOOSE ISLAND BEER COMPANY PRESENT THE UK’S FIRST VIRTUAL SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL
28/01/2021
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Goose Island Beer Company and Spotlight have announced the UK’s inaugural virtual Spotlight Festival, taking place from London’s iconic Moth Club on 14th February 2021.
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OTHER REVIEWS:
INTERVIEW: Sterling Press
1. How’s lockdown been treating you?
We haven’t been put down by it. We just got on with it and carried on writing and demoing new tunes. It’s obviously not as easy as it was before but we call each other a lot to discuss and share any ideas.
“It’s time to eat the nuts!” – Why Generation? Meets The New Twentys
A few days ago I got to chat over zoom with indie-pop rockers The New Twentys, made up of brothers Jimmy and Harry Morris, and Chris Bourne, to find out more about the new project, their single coming out next week, ‘You Got Me Good’, (a warm, uplifting song that will bring some light into these dreary days), and how the band went from playing in other projects to forming The New Twentys.
INTERVIEW: The Kecks
Not to drag on about the current situation, but since you are a very culturally diverse band, how has covid affected your work?
Like everyone, we've had to cancel and seemingly indefinitely postpone tours and shows. It's, of course, frustrating and we miss it, but it's especially sad to see everyone in the industry being affected.
INTERVIEW: Henry Chappell Meets The Sukis
The Sukis are a Hertfordshire-based garage band, composed of four wonderful humans from Hitchin. They have quickly gathered a huge online presence with their pulsing and incredible indie rock. On a harsh January afternoon, they kindly joined me on Zoom to talk about all things Suki.
INTERVIEW: Why Generation? Meets The Blinders
Songs on the beach, live albums and van stories with Avalanche Party?
See what happened when Why Generation? met Tom Haywood, lead singer of alt-rock punk band The Blinders.
FEATURE: “This Song….” with Finn O’Brien of The Jacques
1. This song I remember from my childhood: Cornershop - Brimful of Asher
It was my favourite song when I was a baby and I can really remember demanding that my parents play it repeatedly.
2.This song inspired me to be a musician: Timeless Melody by The La’s
