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NEW YEAR, NEW YEO
Well done for making it through 2020, it was truly mental.
Just the one resolution for you, READ MORE MAGAZINES.
Even if you read enough, you could always do with some wee features about local creatives and activists who have somehow managed to do amazing things over the past year and who a have some lethal plans this year.
Local rock stars Dea Matrona talk about their classic rock influences, getting back to busking and brushing shoulders with the legends.
Local neo-soul musician and GxrlCode Belfast founder, Dena Anuk$a talks about her 2020 adventures that include getting stuck in the Maldives, taking tours of ancient Egyptian ruins, all while releasing some of the smoothest sounding tunes you’ve ever heard.
Local DJ and Soft Boy Records producer Brien gives us some insight into his process, working with some of the biggest names in the Irish scene and his summer soundtrack D.I.Y. VOL1.
Creative director and stylist Roisino provides inspiration to younger creatives looking to make a career in the arts, doing it yourself and working with global magazines.
Belfast based, Houston native, Kendall Bousquet talks about her new E.P. of indie anthems ‘Second Hand’ under the moniker Heart Shaped, her 343 Radio show and the eternal migration of music.
Local hip-hop artist Quinncidental discusses his discovery of the genre, the power of nostalgia and is upcoming E.P. ‘The Rule of Three’
YEO contributions from local activist, blogger, and podcaster Angel Arutura, who delves into intersectional feminism, exploring the roots of the feminist movement and white supremacy.
Student teacher Fiona Rea provides research into the lack of LGBT training taught to teachers and what needs to be done to improve it.
Plus, read reviews of the local tunes to get you going into
2021, disagree with our top 10 lists from 2020 and make your mind up about our new reviews, all while having your eye
sockets drenched in some amazing local art and small businesses.
Original photography and direction from Hannah McCallum
Co-Edited by Lochlann DeBrun and Saul Duffin
Creative direction and design by Saul Duffin