Leatherette-the Italian band that’s breaking the post-punk mould

By Susanna Borio Italian post-punk band Leatherette put out their first album ‘Fiesta’ back in October. Pushing boundaries through a fusion of vigorous sounds, intense lyrics, along with the unique addition of a saxophone player, they have a sound like no other in the genre. In their own words, Leatherette is just “five shy guys who sometimes get off the stage and punch people,” which … Continue reading Leatherette-the Italian band that’s breaking the post-punk mould

Folk singer Mae Krell talks translating heartbreak into art

In The Curve Magazine’s first episode of Behind the Artist, the podcast that explores your new favourite tracks and the artists behind them, we talked to indie/folk singer-songwriter Mae Krell about the b-side of her 2022 EP ‘Impostor Syndrome’, which includes the previously unreleased songs Tooth Fairy and (Like) Spring. At only 23-year-old Krell writes hauntingly beautiful pieces confronting past-traumas, self-love and everything else that … Continue reading Folk singer Mae Krell talks translating heartbreak into art

Comedian Tommy Brennan proves you don’t need to have a horrible childhood to be funny

Comedian Tommy Brennan candidly speaks to us about his worst gig, the inspiration behind his podcast and sketch show; ‘Roommates in Law’ and his life changing relationship with his mentor and friend, the late and legendary comic Louie Anderson.
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Graphic Designer Clarita Hinojosa is exactly why it’s important to be a ‘Design Freak’

By Erin Kalejs Do you think album art is dead? That’s exactly what I spent an hour discussing with Clarita Hinojosa, a Seattle based graphic designer also the creator and host of Design Freaks, a podcast show dedicated to exploring the lives of the unsung heroes of the music design industry. Besides my initial and obvious question we also discussed the inspiration behind the show, … Continue reading Graphic Designer Clarita Hinojosa is exactly why it’s important to be a ‘Design Freak’

Top 5 London Cocktail Bars to Master this Cuffing Season

By Susanna Borio The end of this cuffing season is soon approaching, and some of us are still looking for the right person to cosy up on the couch with and help us forget about the dreadful weather outside. Unfortunately, before you can drag said ‘special’ someone around the final days of Winter Wonderland, to prove that “yes, I told you he just spent the … Continue reading Top 5 London Cocktail Bars to Master this Cuffing Season