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By Sara Valle Mary was confident enough to sit at the piano and bash up some chords. The words tumbled out of her – how scared she was and how she felt completely on her own. It was the first time she was able to articulate how she felt about being abused as a child. …
By Sara Valle Laura Silverstone had a dream that one day she would become a musician. Way before Simple Plan and Green Day posed on the posters plastered on her bedroom walls, she’d already learn to play the accordion. “Music in my day-to-day life is like drinking water, like eating. It’s the most essential part,” she …
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By Sara Valle Taylor Swift is the devil. At least, tabloids seem to think she is. It doesn’t matter how and what she does, there’s always something to pinpoint for the clicks and the likes. She broke Ticketmaster, she’s caused seismic activity, and she pulled Lana del Rey to collect an award with her on …
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By Sara Valle At some point, almost all people have blasted Welcome to My Life in their room. Canadian band Simple Plan were arguably the kings of pop-punk in the noughties – and they haven’t retired. They jump on stage in their Chucks and Vans, tattooed head-to-toe, singing about being an outcast who’s not willing to …
Words by Sara Valle / Photos by Laura Blaha This Saturday, April 20, marks the highly anticipated Record Store Day, a celebration eagerly awaited by die-hard vinyl collectors and music aficionados. As fans gear up for this event, renowned wine family company Miraval has joined forces with Record Store Day in a one-day pop-up event: Miraval’s Mystery Vinyl – …
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By Sara Valle It’s a strangely sunny day in the UK and you're queueing up under the blazing sun; ticket available with a couple thumbs on your phone. There’s litter on the floor – from colourful and silver wrappers, to cans of cheap beer, and mini glass bottles of all sorts of spirits. When you’re finally …
By Sara Valle I bet if you close your eyes and picture a rock star, some of the first things that come to mind are tussled hair, drugs, booze, fags, and worn-out jeans or leather trousers. You probably also visualised a bunch of tattoos — maybe a skull, roses, or some kind of female looking …
Written and captured by Sara Valle People gathered on a Monday night in indie venue Lafayette in London to see what the actor-turned-singer Maya Hawke had to offer. South African singer Manu Grace opened for a crowd of expectant fans with a set of groovy beats and unguarded lyrics. Standing on stage in her green velvet dress with her guitar and …
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By Sara Valle Sonus faber pay tribute to the titans of music history, from those on stage to those working behind the curtains, with their new award-winning Homage collection. The Homage New Generation melds artistry with cutting-edge innovation to elevate the listening experience to new heights. All the squares in the company’s ethos are checked. …
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By Sara Valle / Heading photo courtesy of cruelheartsclub.com Cruel Hearts Club is what you didn’t know you needed. On stage they look like grungy Powerpuff Girls – three badass gals with an edge. Armed with their axe-guitar, sword-bass, earth-shattering drums, and almighty voices, they’re ready to blow your speakers and rock your world. Edie …
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