Welcome to the Features. Here you’ll find pieces on anything that interests, intrigues or inspires us.
Interview: KOTOA – on music culture, worldwide inspirations, and South London identity
In the heart of Loughborough Junction, I met with South London band Kotoa in their studio.
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.
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