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Katie Drake
May 25, 20202 min read
In the Jungle with Megan Lara Mae
The song, a rebellion against conventionality and the pressure surrounding teens and twenty-somethings to choose a conventional job;
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Lara Antoine
Nov 21, 20194 min read
In Conversation with ZVK
ZVK is an up-and-coming Brighton artist, drawing influences from hip-hop, soul and R&B. Having just released his latest album 'Sabuni' we...
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Alex Leissle
Nov 4, 20192 min read
AVRA MUSIC // October '19
Every month, AVRA MUSIC collect the best new tracks from across the musical spectrum into a playlist that reflects the diversity and...
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Lara Antoine
Oct 9, 20191 min read
Grave Digging Shoes - a song to the Windrush Generation
'Grave Digging Shoes' is a song essential for the current political climate.
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Alex Leissle
Oct 1, 20192 min read
AVRA MUSIC // September '19
AVRA MUSIC collect the best of the new music from across the musical spectrum into a playlist.
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Lara Antoine
Sep 14, 20191 min read
IN PICTURES: Francesca Fulmini at The Jazz Cafe
Brighton-based musician Francesca Fulimini hit her Jazz Cafe debut supporting neo-soul legend, Roy Ayers. On the August Bank Holiday...
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AVRA ZINE
Jun 27, 20193 min read
Festivals We're Looking Forward To
Festival season is upon us and after a rather rainy start here are some of the festivals we're looking forward to. Glastonbury 26th -...
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Lara Antoine
May 21, 20192 min read
Get To Know... Collective Mind Records
Ahead of their launch on Thursday, we caught up with Finn Merry from Collective Mind Records. They are a Brighton-based label exploring how
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AVRA ZINE
Mar 8, 20192 min read
A Look Under the Hood: Running on Empty speaks on what fuels them
Written by Ryan McKay “I think true creativity comes from within, and I respect people who can force it out,” lead guitarist Anthony...
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Lara Antoine
Mar 2, 20192 min read
Side-A: NDPNDNTS return to Green Door Store
Local label NDPNDNTS creates a space for young artists in Brighton, London and across Europe to collaborate and make music together....
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AVRA ZINE
Feb 26, 20197 min read
In Conversation with...Beans on Toast
Written by Skye Kember I sat in a pub down the road from Resident Music record store with Jay McAllister (aka 'Beans on Toast') before...
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Lara Antoine
Aug 15, 20183 min read
Chasing Dreams with Breakthrough Artist Megan Lara Mae
From writing her own music at the age of 12 to performing on festival small stages, singer-songwriter Megan Lara Mae is well on her way...
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AVRA ZINE
May 23, 20181 min read
Porridge Radio at Spectrum Festival
Porridge Radio the coolest underground DIY bedroom indie pop band out there. Kicking off their set at Brighton Dome's Spectrum Festival,...
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AVRA ZINE
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Crownhouse | 'Careful' Review
Written by Charley Nash Brighton’s most promising up and coming pop-punk band Crownhouse are set to release their latest single,...
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AVRA ZINE
Apr 25, 20181 min read
Dove House | 'Teeth' EP Review
Written by Harry Tomlin Dove House are a rising indie rock band from Brighton who have just released their latest EP - 'Teeth.' The band...
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AVRA ZINE
Mar 8, 20183 min read
Spectrum: QM Records Special
On the outskirts of The Lanes, the church converted art gallery - Fabrica held the cold Winter air. The cracked concrete mixed wood...
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Lara Antoine
Mar 3, 20182 min read
ICYMI | 'Sweat' EP Review
Homegrown in Cheltenham, rising pop-punk band 'ICYMI' are bringing an energetic spark to the world of pop-punk with their debut EP -...
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Lara Antoine
Feb 19, 20183 min read
Dove House | 'Teeth' Launch // 12.02.18
A black-painted dark room seated above a bar with walls plastered in promotional stickers and messages from ghosts of bands who took up...
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Lara Antoine
Feb 16, 20182 min read
Fears Chella | Polaroid Review
Freshly formed in 2016, Stoke and Manchester boys Fears Chella are no strangers to the music scene. Inspired by musicians from Nirvana to...
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AVRA ZINE
Oct 24, 20171 min read
Review | How Long (Cover) by Rex Pearson and Sebastian Schub
You may remember singer-songwriter Sebastian Schub from our 2nd issue on Fear. The 19-year-old teamed up with musician and YouTube guitar...
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