YD Hendrix’s music offers authentic reflections of real life and emotions. While the Internet provides broad reach, it also means fierce competition. YD Hendrix stands out by being raw, energetic, and true to herself in a saturated market.

Warrington-based musician Lewis Gill has swapped performing in various prog rock groups for a solo career as a composer of classical music inspired by his hometown. He talks to Voice about his new line of work.

Barricade is a thought-provoking short film about a teenage girl who experiences sexual harassment on her way to school. West Midlands-based writer and director Alice Johannessen told Voice all about it.

B-nod’s music is praised for its versatility and authenticity, touching on themes like fatherhood, personal struggles, and financial highs and lows. He offers a range of styles that cater to both deep reflection and light vibes. 

The Michigan-born artist and curator does not want her open-submission zine, ‘Juste Milieu’, to enter the mainstream.

With two sellout Fringe shows nearing the end of their run, Xhloe and Natasha sat down with me to discuss their second year at Fringe, their decade-long friendship, and their imaginary billionaire friend, Bippy, who helps them fund their shows.

"It’s like a diary entry....for me it’s like I’m letting someone in, and it can be very personal."

"Music is a creative field, if you want your work to be pure and true to you, advice from others is of little use. But at the same time it is worth appreciating that advice and education are not the same thing, it is vital to understand the difference."

Rosa Cisneros and Maria Polodeanu are two friends with a cause: to shed light on the good work of the Roma community here in the UK, starting with a collaborative project on climate justice. 

"Also remember to always treat people with respect, kindness and equality – you never know who you will be passing throughout your life on the way up or down!"

Van Gogh… William Blake… How much longer do young people have to endure the same uninspiring curriculum?

Join us 1 February at 1 PM for Instaviews with Bristol-based band, Bitter Kisses.