LIME GARDEN: “IF WE ACHIEVE ALL WE’VE EVER WANTED - WHAT COMES AFTER THAT?”
As Lime Garden celebrate the release of their debut album One More Thing, we check in with the band to chat about self-discovery, vulnerable yet playful expression, and music industry ironies.
GREEN MAN 2023: A TRANSFORMATIVE WEEKEND IN THE BRECON BEACONS
Green Man, set within the magnificent mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, is as wholesome as they come
PRIMA QUEEN: “MUSIC WAS JUST PART OF LIFE; IT WASN’T A CHOICE”
Prima Queen are a cosmically aligned pair, making bittersweet and ethereal music that culminates in their debut EP, Not The Baby. VOCAL GIRLS writer Sally Clegg chatted to Louise Macphail and Kristen McFadden ahead of the release, talking through their origins, their unparalleled connection, and exploring personal change with their latest music.
JADU HEART: “YOU HAVE MORE CONTROL THAN YOU THINK”
VG writer, Sally Clegg chats to Diva-Sachy Jeffrey of Jadu Heart about the pair’s creative processes, inspirations, and experiences of the music industry
WHAT CAN WE ALL DO FOR WOMEN’S SAFETY IN THE WINTER MONTHS?
New year, same problems
GRETEL HANLYN: “IT’S ABOUT PUTTING YOUR EGO AWAY AND JUST CREATING GOOD MUSIC”
Following a packed summer of shows and the release of her debut EP ‘Slugeye’, VOCAL GIRLS caught up with the enigmatic Gretel Hänlyn about conjuring worlds through performance and finding strength in your difficulties.
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2022: VOCAL GIRLS ROUNDUP
The Great Escape Festival returned for the first time since 2019 to blue skies and good times, and the VOCAL GIRLS team were there to absorb as much of the weekend as possible.
LILY FONTAINE: “WHEN I’M ON STAGE I DON’T THINK YOU’D BE ABLE TO TELL I’VE GOT THOSE ANXIETIES”
VOCAL GIRLS chats to Lily Fontaine of English Teacher about their debut EP, finding inspiration in your surroundings, and the intricacies of finding confidence in performance.
ETTA MARCUS: “I CAN MAKE MUSIC THAT SOUNDS HOWEVER I WANT”
VOCAL GIRLS chats to fledgling songwriter Etta Marcus about the music that has brought her to where she is, the making of her dreamlike first EP, and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive influences.
LITANY: ‘ADULT MOVIES’ EP REVIEW
Through swelling synths, tender lyricism and intimate vocals, Litany explores the ebb and flow of relationships, with an alt-pop kick.
TRAMLINES FESTIVAL 2021: VOCAL GIRLS ROUNDUP
Festivals are finally back and these few days in Hillsborough Park (and the city beyond) felt like a glorious window into a past life.
DEXTER: “LONDON IS MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE”
As part of our VG London tour, we caught up with new artist dexter about starting out in lockdown, exposing her vulnerability through music, and the challenges of being a young artist discovering who you are.
BILLIE MARTEN: 'FLORA FAUNA' ALBUM REVIEW
Billie Marten’s abundant third album, ‘Flora Fauna’, is a brilliant expression of personal growth bathed in natural imagery.
BRITS 2021: VOCAL GIRLS BEST MOMENTS
Hope for a more diverse industry: The Brits 2021 will go down in history for being one of the most pivotal events for women in music!
HERE’S WHAT WE WANT TO HELP US FEEL SAFER.
This week has been a lot, for many of us. Since International Women’s Day, we have been witness to the discourse surrounding Sarah Everard’s disappearance, the condemnable response to Meghan Markle’s revelations about her mental health and the revealing data that 97% of women aged 18-24 have been sexually assaulted.
CHILLEST CHRISTMAS EVER
With Christmas looking a little less festive for most of us, we’ve put together a list of winter warmers to support you through the weeks ahead.
DUA LIPA: 'FUTURE NOSTALGIA' ALBUM REVIEW
Upon first listening to Future Nostalgia, one might say that Dua Lipa has really done that. Except she hasn’t. Not quite. It was so nearly there, but not quite.