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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.

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.

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Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift // REVIEW The gold standard for country pop still holds up thirteen years on, with Swift’s songs of innocence and experience proving that time heals all wounds.

The suffix to Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2008 breakthrough album Fearless shouldn’t be dismissed as a footnote or an arbitrary artistic decision. With the master recordings of her first six albums sold along with her label, Big Machine, to … Continue reading Fearless (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift // REVIEW The gold standard for country pop still holds up thirteen years on, with Swift’s songs of innocence and experience proving that time heals all wounds.

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DIY Won’t Die, But Your Hope Will: What can we learn from Burger Records? The garage label’s sexist scandal is part of a greater problem. Here’s how indie can recover.

Originally published in print September 2020.   Content warning: Sexual Assault.    The recent conversation surrounding California-based label Burger Records and the scandal that resulted in their liquidation has subsequently died down, unsurprisingly following the formula of how cases of … Continue reading DIY Won’t Die, But Your Hope Will: What can we learn from Burger Records? The garage label’s sexist scandal is part of a greater problem. Here’s how indie can recover.

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Flirting with Sartre and genre boundaries: a chat with Giant Rooks “How does an indie band have to sound in 2020?”

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?”

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Limerick, Lyrics and Lads: An Interview with Bleeding Heart Pigeons Waxing poetics during a time of crisis, the eclectic three-piece speak to TN2

With the release of their sophomore effort Stir coinciding with lockdown, Limerick trio Bleeding Heart Pigeons unintentionally create a soundscape so fitting for the impending emotions of social isolation as well as overarching uncertainty. With glimmering synths and buoyant guitars … Continue reading Limerick, Lyrics and Lads: An Interview with Bleeding Heart Pigeons Waxing poetics during a time of crisis, the eclectic three-piece speak to TN2

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Girl Band // Live Review Homegrown heroes Girl Band balance mosh and visceral emotion at Vicar Street.

I didn’t know what to expect going into Girl Band’s second night at their old stomping grounds of Vicar Street. Performing at the venue seems like an annual ritual for the frenzied post-punk quartet – and a celebratory one at … Continue reading Girl Band // Live Review Homegrown heroes Girl Band balance mosh and visceral emotion at Vicar Street.