Welcome to the Features. Here you’ll find pieces on anything that interests, intrigues or inspires us.
FEATURE: Harry Styles and the ‘Together, Together’ Tour – a new age of industry greed?
Harry Styles will undoubtedly go down as a legendary figure in pop history. The most successful member of One Direction, a global household name, and a fashion and pop icon, he’s forged a cultural status not rivalled by many.
Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist predictions – or just my favourites?
This October, the 34th Mercury Prize will be awarded to a British or Irish artist. For the first time ever, the awards are being held outside of London; the awards show will take place on Thursday 16th October, in Waxing Lyrical’s very own birthplace – Newcastle.
Masayoshi Takanaka – An Artist Spotlight
Masayoshi Takanaka is one of those artists who inspires me to live life to the fullest.
INTERVIEW: Rob de Boer – on his debut album, love for dancing, and genre-hopping inspirations.
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and visual artist Rob de Boer has released his debut album, Man to You. I spoke with Rob about the journey creating his debut record, driving forces behind it, and how this project came together.
INTERVIEW: Nebula Sun – On recording in nature, collective songwriting, and eclectic inspirations
The sounds of Nebula Sun are rooted in psychedelia, energy, and a fusion of inspirations. The Norwich-based quintet have just released their debut album, Breath Into Form, which was recorded in a DIY studio, deep in the Norfolk countryside. I caught up with guitarist Tommy Jonson about their journey making the album, and what has…
INTERVIEW: Rivkala – On her upcoming EP, building creative worlds, and taking inspiration from hip-hop
We’ve been lucky enough to sit down with Newcastle-based jazz musician Rivkala (pronounced riv-kuh-luh), in Waxing Lyrical HQ, to discuss her upcoming EP, Crushed Velvet, and the sounds, inspirations, and creative processes behind it.
INTERVIEW: Michael Lavery – On owning Pilgrim, ambitions for the venue, and experience in music
54 Pilgrim Street has been a mainstay music venue for decades, serving the people of Newcastle as a sanctuary for soul, a fortress for funk, and place to celebrate everything in between.
INTERVIEW: Dominic J. Marshall – On solo-producing, drawing inspiration, and translating art forms
Over the past ten or so years, Dominic J. Marshall has built up an impressive CV, which features playing on stage at Glastonbury and the Montreux Jazz Festival with the Cinematic Orchestra, and performing alongside Moses Sumney, Lojay and the Metropole Orkest. This February, Marshall has released his sixth studio album: Fire-breathing Lion.
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