Originally published in print in February 2024. It was one of those icy cold mornings when it covered everything from the grass to the cars and buildings, and all traffic seemed to stop. I (Agne) set out, bright and … Continue reading Jenny Lyons Interview Provender and Family owner.
On Friday December 1st, Workman’s Club was filled with sounds of harmonious voices, deep bass guitar notes, and delicate guitar picking by London-based band Flyte. Childhood friends, Will Taylor and Nick Hill, started the band back in 2013. Together they … Continue reading In Conversation with Flyte London’s hottest folk band discuss their new album and share their advice for budding music artists
What’s it like to work in the arts? To work for the arts. Not as a writer, musician, or sculptor, but rather as a mentor, organiser, a bringer together. Who is behind the art? Well, that’s exactly what I wanted … Continue reading Better Luck Next Time Successful People in the Arts…is it possible?
Originally published in print in October 2023. Olivia Byrne is an actor based in Dublin. Reprising her role as Shirley in Hangmen at The Gaiety Theatre, Olivia chats with co-theatre editor, Amy, about entering the world of theatre, the current … Continue reading Interview with Olivia Byrne
When I began my English degree in 2019, Seán Hewitt was known as the well-dressed professor with a beautifully curated Instagram. Today, he’s an internationally renowned author and poet, with countless literary awards under his (ever-fashionable) belt. Despite having haunted … Continue reading “I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.
A force in indie pop since the debut of their critically acclaimed album French Exit in 2014, TV Girl has found a new fan base due to the popularity of soundbites of their songs on the app TikTok. You can … Continue reading Sitting Down with TV Girl An interview with the acclaimed American Indie Pop Band’s drummer, Wyatt Harmon
Photo by Kenneth O’Halloran. I spoke to Sara Baume via Zoom during my lunch break on a Friday in mid February. It was the first sunny day in a while and just mild enough for the air to have that … Continue reading ‘When I’m on the Train I’ll Still be Reading’ An Interview with the Dylan Thomas Prize Long-Listed Author, Sara Baume
The Amazons are back with a new album, How Will I Know if Heaven Will Find Me? that came out on September 9th, following The Amazons (2017) and Future Dust (2019), which topped the UK charts in eighth and ninth … Continue reading How Will I Know if Heaven Will Find Me? An interview with Matt Thomson from The Amazons
Originally Published in Print, April 2022. Your work seems defined by journeys of self-discovery. In Skin, your protagonist travels abroad and hates herself. In Red Dirt, the four protagonists have a very debauched and isolating experience. Why did you … Continue reading An interview with Elizabeth Reapy
Equal parts subdued and sentimental, the lead single for Wolf Alice’s Blue Weekend was a shock to many listeners and longtime fans. ‘The Last Man On Earth’ encapsulates the ways in which the band has managed to grow and mature … Continue reading Happysad When It Rains: An Interview with Wolf Alice With their most anticipated release yet, Wolf Alice discuss their new album Blue Weekend and more in an exclusive interview with TN2.
Having recently signed their very first record deal with C3 Records, known for managing superstars such as The Strokes, Nottingham-based band Blondes are fast becoming ones to watch on the indie scene. Their meteoric rise to fame was prompted when … Continue reading An Interview with Blondes Breaking out on the indie scene; blooming Nottingham band Blondes talk to TN2
Oscillating between dejection and triumph, German-based outfit Giant Rooks create a soundscape where existentialism can happily co-exist with their own unique and formless blend of indie rock. The themes of their latest singles, which have led up to their anticipated … Continue reading Flirting with Sartre and genre boundaries: a chat with Giant Rooks “How does an indie band have to sound in 2020?”