ASHA LORENZ: ‘I FIND IT HARD TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE BECAUSE I GET TOO STUCK IN THE PAST’
Ahead of the release of their hotly anticipated sophomore album, our Digital Editor Daisy Carter talks to Sorry’s Asha Lorenz about growing up, opening up, and coping with change.
IN TRANSIT SHOWCASE: ARTIST Q&As
On Wednesday 28th September, fans and industry folk alike will celebrate Runway’s third In Transit showcase (in collaboration with Vocal Girls and The Rodeo) at Shoreditch’s Strongroom. Get to know the four artists performing - including Blossom Calderone, our own lineup addition.
M(H)AOL: “I WANTED TO MAKE A BAND THAT I WOULD’VE WANTED TO SEE AS A TEEN”
As a group that boasts the perfect blend of quick-witted humour and powerful social commentary, M(h)aol are bound to command attention when they take the stage. VOCAL GIRLS writer Daisy Carter caught up with the band at Green Man Festival, where they talked us through their beginnings, their self-sufficient creative process, and the complications of each member living in a different city.
GREEN MAN 2022: QUICKFIRE ARTIST Q&A’S
In between all the good music and pints, VOCAL GIRLS writers Daisy Carter and Amber Lashley caught up with some of the most exciting new artists at this year's Green Man festival.
SOPHIE MAY: “I PRIDE MYSELF ON GIVING THINGS MY ALL WHEN I COMMIT”
VOCAL GIRLS chat to Sophie May about her debut EP, literary inspirations, and her first run of live shows.
EFÉ: “ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HAVE FUN”
VOCAL GIRLS writer Caitlin Chatterton caught up with bedroom pop newcomer EFÉ to chat about festivals, friends, and the release of her sophomore EP, VITAMIN - C.
ALIEN CHICKS: WE MOVED TO BE NEAR THE WINDMILL BECAUSE WE LOVE IT SO MUCH
Ahead of their single release show, Vocal Girls’ Amber Lashley sat with Alien Chicks to touch base on the bands’ beginnings, their love for The Windmill, and karaoke crowd surfing.
PIXEY: “WHEN I DIE, I’LL AT LEAST FEEL LIKE I’VE DONE SOMETHING NOTEWORTHY”
Ahead of the VOCAL GIRLS Summer Party at Brixton’s iconic Windmill, we talk to our headliner Pixey about Scousers, stage fright, and the illness that changed her life.
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS AT THE GREAT ESCAPE
In between sets over The Great Escape weekend we managed to catch Medicine Cabinet, Human Interest, Witch Fever and Pixey for a brief chat about themselves and their plans for the weekend.
LILY FONTAINE: “WHEN I’M ON STAGE I DON’T THINK YOU’D BE ABLE TO TELL I’VE GOT THOSE ANXIETIES”
VOCAL GIRLS chats to Lily Fontaine of English Teacher about their debut EP, finding inspiration in your surroundings, and the intricacies of finding confidence in performance.
XANA: “I’M ALWAYS MOST EXCITED TO WRITE A BRIDGE OF A SONG’
VOCAL GIRLS caught up with Canadian artist Xana to chat all things Taylor Swift, TikTok, and her debut album, ‘Tantrums’.
MYCHELLE: “IT’S JUST NICE TO INTERCEPT SOMEONE’S DAY WITH MUSIC.”
VOCAL GIRLS meet North London’s Mychelle to chat about her sophomore EP, adapting to the pandemic, and the unexpected joys of busking.
“YEAH, THIS IS HOW I TALK - GET USED TO IT”: BLAB ON LIVING UNAPOLOGETICALLY
Ahead of her support slot at our 2nd Birthday Bash, VOCAL GIRLS caught up with BLAB to chat about authenticity, unapologetic music making and the importance of not changing yourself for anyone.
FRÄULEIN: “WE’RE A LIVE BAND FIRST AND FOREMOST”
VOCAL GIRLS catches up with Fräulein to discuss their headline show at The Victoria, getting through the pandemic, and the importance of diversifying the alt scene.
ETTA MARCUS: “I CAN MAKE MUSIC THAT SOUNDS HOWEVER I WANT”
VOCAL GIRLS chats to fledgling songwriter Etta Marcus about the music that has brought her to where she is, the making of her dreamlike first EP, and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive influences.
MOLLY PAYTON: “MUSIC IS ALL I’VE EVER BEEN GOOD AT, AND IT’S ALL I WANT TO DO”
Ahead of VOCAL GIRLS’ 2nd birthday event next month, Daisy Carter sits down with our headliner Molly Payton to talk pandemic projects, life lessons, and the pressure to be a TikTok sensation.
IN CONVERSATION WITH BETH DENTON, HEAD SOUND ENGINEER AT THE BOILEROOM
“It’s difficult to see yourself in a role when none of your role models are similar to you.”
‘HIGH TIDE’: THE BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM INDIE FOUR-PIECE NICHES
Meet Niches, the indie band makes waves across Brighton with their new single ‘High Tide’.
TIKTOK BREAKOUT ARTIST SARA KAYS ON THE ONLINE REALITIES OF BEING A MUSICIAN IN 2021
We caught up with indie-pop riser Sara Kays ahead of her upcoming London show supporting Cavetown at The Roundhouse, talking through her stellar EP ‘Struck By Lighting’ and how she navigates a career so heavily influenced by social media.
SELF ESTEEM: “I FEEL EVERYTHING SO FUCKING HARD, ALL THE TIME.”
VOCAL GIRLS chats to rising pop sensation Rebecca Lucy Taylor about her powerhouse second album, being unashamedly emotional, and why Sheffield will always be “the coolest place in the world”.