GEM Magazine, London (2025)

07/02/2025

Los Angeles-based August James is an aspiring indie singer-songwriter from Minnesota, whose brand-new EP is set to be launched in April. The first single, ‘Montana River Beds’ was released on January 31st and deals with the struggle of romantic distance, set in the American West. 🏞️

We sat down with James to chat about his musical journey, starting with his father’s bluegrass band and his mother’s piano playing, his early influences, such as Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga, and how he wants to emphasise the importance of pop elements in his indie folk music. 🎶

Check out the full interview via the link in below. 🌟

Los Angeles-based August James is an aspiring indie singer-songwriter from Minnesota, whose brand-new EP is set to be launched in April. The first single, ‘Montana River Beds’ was released on Janua…

30/01/2025

The Canadian band Valley has been releasing music for a decade now. Still, nothing has seemed quite as intimate and personal as their 2024 record ‘Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden’, which explores topics of grief and resilience and also marks the group’s first project as a trio. 💙

This year, the group is trekking across the UK and Europe for the first time as a headliner. Ahead of their arrival in London, we sat down with them to chat about their favourite snack food, the band’s serendipitous formation, their bonding experience of songwriting while being locked in a cabin, and so much more. 🍀

Check out the full interview plus our review of their sold-out show in London via the link below. ❣️

📸: Becca Hamel

Canadian band Valley – consisting of lead singer Rob Laska, bassist Alex Dimauro, and drummer Karah James – has been releasing music for a decade now. Still, nothing has seemed quite as…

24/01/2025

Natasha Hunt Lee is a rising Los Angeles-born and bred singer/songwriter, whose strength lies in raw and honest storytelling paired with cathartic pop sounds. On January 10th, Lee released her second single ‘Hometown’ of her upcoming sophomore album ‘Best Madonna’ and we discussed all things music, childhood, and inspirations, while she packed her car with clothes to donate to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires. 🖤

Check out the full chat via the link below. 👀

Natasha Hunt Lee is a rising Los Angeles-born and bred singer/songwriter, whose strength lies in raw and honest storytelling paired with cathartic pop sounds. In the past couple of years she has re…

21/12/2024

A little while ago, stellar indie five-piece Hippo Campus made their return to the UK capital for a special one-off show to celebrate the release of their magnetic fourth full-length record ‘Flood’. Two and a half years after their last show, the band touched down at London’s iconic O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire for their biggest UK concert to date, wowing the excited crowd with an eclectic setlist filled with well-known bangers and the biggest hits from their latest LP. 💛

Follow the link below to read our full review of the spectacular night. 🎶

📸: Britobrien photography

A little while ago, stellar indie five-piece Hippo Campus made their return to the UK capital for a special one-off show to celebrate the release of their magnetic fourth full-length record ‘Flood’…

13/12/2024

It’s been almost a decade since Anton Zaslavski, better known as the world-famous DJ Zedd and the mastermind behind chart-topping hits like ‘The Middle’ and ‘Stay’, dipped his toes into the musical realms of full-length albums. 🪩

That was until the release of his new ground-breaking record ‘Telos’ earlier this year, which sees the Grammy-winning producer take his listeners on a deeply personal and artistic exploration of music that defies any expectations and opens up the borders as to what the genre of electronic music entails – a bold leap into the unknown. ♥️

Check out the full interview via the link below. 🌟

📸: Nick Walker

It’s been almost a decade since Anton Zaslavski, better known as the world-famous DJ Zedd and the mastermind behind chart-topping hits like ‘The Middle’ and ‘Stay’, dipped his toes into the musical…

06/12/2024

Welcome to the new issue of GEM. The music mag a cut above the rest. 💎

As the festive season approaches and the year draws to a close, we are delighted to unveil our eleventh edition – a celebration of music, art, and culture to cap off an extraordinary 2024. With the promise of new beginnings in the air, this issue is packed with everything you need to carry you into the new year.

Gracing our cover is none other than the genre-defying producer Zedd, who takes us on a journey behind the creation of his new monumental album ‘Telos’. Joining him in this issue are two other standout talents: Dhruv, the soulful singer-songwriter whose heartfelt tracks have captured hearts worldwide, and IDER, the ethereal duo crafting their trademark harmony-laden alt-pop. ✨

But that’s just the beginning. Our Hidden GEMs section returns with a trio of rising stars: the sun-soaked indie sounds of Rum Jungle, the bold storytelling of Claudia Kate, and the captivating charm of humaninterestband. Meanwhile, this issue’s global spotlight shines on a thrilling wave of German and Austrian bands – Zimmer90, Leoniden, and Sharktank – who are currently taking the international market by storm.

To round off this edition, we take you behind the scenes of the London Film Festival, sit down with the electrifying Lambrini Girls, and reflect on the cultural impact of Charli XCX's hit album ‘Brat’ – a record that continues to shape the landscape of modern pop far beyond “Brat Summer”. 🍏

From introspective ballads to dancefloor anthems, from groundbreaking films to underground sensations, this issue is packed with everything you need to warm your winter days and stock up your festive playlists. Welcome to GEM Magazine’s eleventh edition – a little sparkle to light up your season.

Click the link below to read our free digital version or to support us by getting your hands on your own print copy. ♥️

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18/11/2024

2024 has been a busy year for upcoming indie artist Eden Rain, who has released multiple singles, played numerous gigs, been recognised by BBC Radio 1, and dropped her third EP, ‘Anyway, how are you?’ just last week on November 15th. 💟

We sat down with the London-based creative to discuss her musical upbringing, her creative process of bringing visual ideas to life, and Eden Rain essentials. Follow the link below to read all about it. 🌟

2024 has been a busy year for upcoming indie artist Eden Rain, who has released multiple singles, played numerous gigs, been recognised by BBC Radio 1, and dropped her third EP, ‘Anyway, how are yo…

28/10/2024

Los Angeles indie rockers Wallows recently wrapped up the UK leg of their “Model Tour” at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace, delivering an unforgettable final show to 10.000 excited fans who had braved the climb up to the venue. ✴️

Check out the link below to read our full review of the trio‘s takeover, including all precious fan-interactions, setlist highlights and confetti-filled hits. 🌟

📸: Cloudy Thoughts

Los Angeles indie rockers Wallows recently wrapped up the UK leg of their “Model Tour” at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace, delivering an unforgettable final show to 10.000 excited fans…

15/10/2024

San Diego trio almost monday, consisting of lead singer Dawson Daugherty, guitarist Cole Clisby and bassist Luke Fabry, emerged from garage jams and DIY gigs right into the 2020’s indie pop music scene, Currently, they are on tour with The Driver Era across the UK and Europe, making their SoCal sound internationally known. 🌞

We sat down with indie group to talk about all things songwriting, their debut record, aesthetically pleasing movies, their Californian upbringing and its influence on their sound and more.

Read the full interview via the link below. 🌿

San Diego trio almost monday, consisting of lead singer Dawson Daugherty, guitarist Cole Clisby and bassist Luke Fabry, emerged from garage jams and DIY gigs right into the 2020’s indie pop music s…

04/10/2024

A mass of fangirls lined up outside Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo on September 25th, many already sporting tour merchandise from previous shows of the same band: The Driver Era.

Check out the link below to read our full review of the ecstatic night with The Driver Era and support act almost monday. 💖

📸: Willow Shields

A mass of fangirls lined up outside Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo on September 25th, many already sporting tour merchandise from previous shows of the same band: The Driver Era. When the support act…

24/09/2024

While 2023 was thoroughly successful for rising indie pop artist Sophia Mohan, 2024 continues to take her to new heights with a first-ever sold-out headline show at London’s The Grace in March, while her latest EP ‘Problem Child’ was released on the same day as the concert and has been featured across multiple Spotify playlists, including the famous ‘New Music Friday UK’. 🧡

We talked to the indie riser about her musical beginnings, her main inspirations and how she learned to embrace her queerness in her artistry. 🎶

Read the full interview via the link below.

While 2023 was thoroughly successful for rising indie pop artist SOMOH, 2024 continues to take her to new heights with a first-ever sold-out headline show at London’s The Grace in March, while her …

15/09/2024

‘The Mess We Seem to Make’ is the debut album from CRAWLERS, an exciting alternative rock four-piece from Warrington, an English town equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool. For writer Molly Marsh, Warrington was only ever known to be the home to the nearest branch of IKEA. Then, in 2006, an IKEA store was built in Ashton-under-Lyne, in the suburbs of Manchester. Local residents complained in their thousands about the giant International-Klein-Blue eyesore, Ashton’s economy boomed, Manchester’s Metrolink was extended to grant the public easier access to cheap furniture, and Warrington was never thought about again. Until now… 👀

Read our new interview with the upcoming rock group via the link below. 🖤

📸: Claryn Chong

https://read-gem.com/2024/09/15/interview-with-crawlers/

‘The Mess We Seem to Make’ is the debut album from Crawlers, an exciting alternative rock four-piece from Warrington, an English town equidistant between Manchester and Liverpool. As a Mancunian, t…

06/09/2024

It’s that time again – festival season has all but come to a close for the year, and Reading and Leeds Festival celebrated 2024’s run with their final pyrotechnics, this year, however, one week earlier than usual. 🎇

As reports circulated of a slew of technical and scheduling issues, they sparked the need to take a deeper look into the state of one of the UK’s biggest and most iconic festivals and what their 2024 editions might mean for the rest of the industry. 💛❤️

Read our full review and opinion piece via the link below.

📸: Georgina Hurdsfield

It’s that time again – festival season has all but come to a close for the year, and Reading and Leeds Festival celebrated 2024’s run with their final pyrotechnics, this year, how…

30/08/2024

Second albums are always different from the debut. Some might say they come with a heightened level of pressure – if the first one did well, the public and industry both expect the sophomore record to be just as good, if not better; if the debut didn’t gather a lot of attention, you’ve got to make it this time, otherwise, the odds for future success may not be in your favour. 🎶

When it came to creating their second studio album, the German indie group Giant Rooks knew they had a formidable challenge waiting for them – but they mastered it just as its predecessor. Over the course of fourteen tracks, the eclectic ‘How Have You Been?’ invites listeners into a sonic journey that is both deeply personal and universally resonant, marking yet another milestone in the five-piece’s journey on their way to global stardom. 🧡

Check out our exclusive interview with the indie quintet via the link below. 🌟

Second albums are always different from the debut. Some might say they come with a heightened level of pressure – if the first one did well, the public and industry both expect the sophomore record…

09/08/2024

”Taylor Swift’s power in the music industry as well as in popular culture, along with everything she stands for, whether it be women’s independence, women’s rights or equality, is a threat to men who carry traits of toxic masculinity and bigoted misogyny. To those men, ALL women are targets. Always. Whenever. Wherever. It doesn’t matter if they are a 34-year-old pop star or a 6-year-old girl in a dance class. It doesn’t matter what they look like, where they come from, what they wear, what their ethnicity or religion are, if they are cis or trans. Women experience unwanted attention, fear, harassment, abuse and threats to their lives in any social setting or environment and any social class, all over the world. This is the frightening truth, and it is alarming.“ 🖤

Read our full opinion piece on Taylor Swift, the ongoing threat against female safe spaces, the riots in the UK and cancellations of her shows in Austria via the link below. 💫

Today, August 9th 2024, should’ve been one of the happiest days of my life that I’ve been looking forward to for over a year, ever since I somehow was lucky enough to secure two tickets…

16/07/2024

In the vast expanse of new and exciting music, there are some artist’s stories that defy convention and stick out more than others. MyKey’s journey is one such tale – a narrative of resilience, creativity, and unyielding love for music that has brought the California-based independent musician from the humble beginnings in his bedroom to the electrifying bustle of Los Angeles and the world. 🗺️

Check out the link below to read the full conversation with the upcoming indie star where we chat all about ’Big Hat Music‘, building cars and trusting your gut. 💫

📸: Jade Sadler

In the vast expanse of new and exciting music, there are some artist’s stories which defy convention and stick out more than others. MyKey’s journey is one such tale – a narrative of resilience, cr…

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