Beyond the Mainstream: Noize Magazines Guide to Underground music
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Heavy Lungs, high energy: the band on their live performances, recent album, and more
Music Journalist Bella Berry explore the themes of hardcore, classic punk band Heavy Lungs’ music in this article. A guest contributer asks Danny Nedelko and Oli southgate about their writing process, live shows, being from Bristol, and more…
LA, Style Evolution, and His favorite crowd: We Interviewed George Clanton Post-European Tour
NOIZE Journalist Bella Berry Interviews electronic artist George Clanton backstage after the last show of his Europe tour. While being photgraphed by NOIZE photographer Sixtine Cail, they discuss living in Los Angeles, reflect on the tour, his vaporwave era, and more.
An Interview with NYC’s Victor Jones on subculture, dance punk, and the performing art
Guest contributor Hannah Barrett spoke to up-and-coming dance punk artist Victor Jones on the duality of his music, bringing subculture back from the dead, and combining theatre and comedy with music.
A look into Alien Chicks’ new Release and their thoughts on the music industry
Jake Williams Interviews London classic punk band Alien Chicks about their newest single and music video ‘Illuminati’ as well as their thoughts on today’s music industry
Rest Up talk about their newest album, defining their music, and the idea of “Selling Out”
French experimental post-punk / shoegaze band Rest Up talk compare their new album to their first, the changes in their relationship with the listeners, and the future of their music in this article by Bella Berry
A NIGHT WITH ELECTRIC CHERRY BLOSSOM
Noize London correspondant, Jake Williams is sent to spend an evening with experimental soft rock band, Electric Cherry Blossom during their gig at The Star in Shoreditch. Get to know their sound and their story from Jakes perspective as he interviews the members and watches the bands performance.
Jeanie & The White Boys and The Gash play the Old Blue Last: Gig Review
Bella Berry writes honestly about London bands Jeanie and The White Boys and The Gash, both punk and rock inspired but with very different messages and sounds.
Chest. on acknowledging their privilege and the impulsive nature of their songwriting
Noise rock band with post punk and shoegaze influences, Chest. talk about their privileges as a well connected bands, the impulsivity of their writing style, and navigating the music industry as sound engineers at Super Sonic in this article written by Bella Berry
NOIZE X Torture: a recap of the first ever Noize event
A closer look into the first ever NOIZE Magazine event made in collaboration with Torture where artists of genres from post punk to folk all came together to jam. Artists played unplugged versions of their songs, new unreleased songs, covers, and more in this article by Bella Berry
“Don’t Fall For The Lies”: Teen Mortgage on Expressing the Frustration of Americans Today Through Metal Music
Teen Mortgage offers relief to those who can no longer hold in their frustration. Based in Washington D.C, the self-proclaimed surf punk duo, James (lead singer/guitarist) and Ed (drummer) are bringing back a simple yet layered version of metal music, mixing classic sounds with modern themes. Bella Berry interviews and writes about the band, who are Idolized in the underground music scene.
“Ne Tombez pas dans le panneau”: Teen Mortgage et la frustration des Américains exprimée à travers le métal
7 albums for a 2010s Nostalgia Summer
Bella Berry compiles a list of vaporwave, electronic, dreampop, and more albums that capture the essence of indie sleaze. Perfect for the summer, these tracks are good for partying, pregaming, or even just listening.
“IM GONNA MAKE A BAND TODAY”: A SIT-DOWN WITH PARIS’ HOTTEST NEW ROCK BAND, CHERÍ CHERÍ
CherI Cheri, a Paris based modern rock band is bringing back the sound and energy of classic 70s rock and serving it on a platter for audiences and listeners. A band full of new musicians, Cheri Cheri is starry-eyed and determined for success.
Nina Versyp on headlining her first show, starting a music career in france, and developing an authentic artist’s persona
An artist-on-artist interview, post-rock singer Marc Phillips speaks with with french indie pop-folk artist Nina Versyp on beginning a career in music, performing live, and artist identity. With her recently sold out show in Paris, Nina is beginning to make waves in the city’s music scene.
“We like to reflect on why”: Free Zorba the Hooligan on Philosophy and contrasting violence and beauty
Bella Berry speaks with France/UK based ALT punk band Free Zorba The Hooligan about the inspiration behind their music. Peace, war, beauty, contrast, high volume levels and much more are at play.
The Silence Before Sound: DELAYED GRATIFICATION IN MUSIC
This lyrical essay explores the power of anticipation, silence, and delayed gratification in music and modern life. From Radiohead to Roxy Music, it examines how tension—those breathless moments before release—can be more powerful than instant satisfaction. In a world addicted to speed and excess, this piece invites you to linger in the pause.
“We’re Always Surprising Each Other”: Spanish Horses on Growth, Guts, and Going Global
Bella Berry interviews Alternative indie rock band Spanish Horses is making waves with their fresh post-rock sound, drawing influences from The Smiths and The Velvet Underground. After building a loyal following in Paris, the band has relocated to London’s vibrant live music scene, where their raw energy and experimental style are gaining serious momentum. A must-listen for fans of modern alternative rock.
Classics Reimagined: 5 Song Covers That Are Completely Different Than The Original
The best song covers are the ones that can take a song that already exists and turn it into something entirely new. Whether they bend the genre, change the mood, or add different sounds, the songs below are very different takes on iconic and classic songs. Bella Berry compiles a list of the best reimagined song covers out there.
The Sound Of Deceit Album Review: Enjoy Experiments Further with Punk Music
Discover Wyatt Shears' new EP The Sound of Deceit by Enjoy, as he shifts to a traditional punk sound while maintaining his signature experimental style. With pedal-heavy guitar, melancholic tones, and captivating vocals, this EP offers a fresh take on modern punk rock music. Bella Berry gives her honest opinion on the album as long-time Enjoy fan.