AuthorHalina Rifai

Sick Joy: ‘Dissolve Me’

Bands such as Dancehall have been helping fill a more dynamic gap of late in alternative rock, but with the addition of Newcastle natives Sick Joy, it feels that the tide is starting to turn in favour of a much-needed ferocity. 

The GoldFlakePaint Podcast

I first discovered GoldFlakePaint in around 2011, founded by Tom Johnson and one that has been one of the most inspirational in my time writing about music and a constant reminder of how music is more than something to quickly pass, but something to invest in. 

Spotify Playlist: Unrealized

Welcome to the Podcart playlist. This playlist is about potential. Some of the musicians on here have gained notable praise, but there is depth to their music that is notable. There’s a moment of realisation when you appreciate their talent and hope that others are drawn to it in the way you are. With love.

The Twilight Sad Revisited Podcast

In 2016 I was lucky enough to sit down with The Twilight Sad’s James Graham. I thought it was a one-off, but recently we sat down again. James picked 6 songs again that took into account the last 2 years. There were laughs, there were tears, there was honesty and there was reflection.