We caught up with Jessie who is promoting equality, diversity and eco friendly fashion which has been designed, and screen printed at Islington Mill, Manchester. The brand collection ‘Identity’ is available now on http://www.kalamcr.com The start of the ‘Kala’ journey (2 years ago) was a fascination and love for textiles from India and various countries […]
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LIEF – Opening a swap shop during a pandemic
LIEF has its grand opening today, welcoming you through its door having taken permanent residency at the top of Afflecks Palace. This amazing space oozing with individuality, filled to the brim with a variety of quality vintage and high street clothing and accessories. Ran by Hannah Rebecca, who is not only a mother, an entrepreneur […]
Is DJ G_A_Z the Northern answer to Charlie Sloth?
Urban DJ G_A_Z from The North West of England knew exactly what he wanted at just 16 years old. This is when he began performing on stage and DJ-ing. When he was 21 he decided that he wanted to make a conscious effort to be established in the music industry. G_A_Z is now just 28 […]
#SAVEOURVENUES CAMPAIGN
On Monday 27th April Music Venue Trust announced #saveourvenues – new campaign to rescue grassroots music venues. The plan is to try and save hundreds of these venues at risk of permanent closure. Music has a personal meaning to all of us, whether anything like lyrics we value highly or simply a thumping great bass […]
Gary John Taylor – Heal and Grow
Gary John Taylor’s new EP, ‘Heal and Grow’, is a taste of great things to come from this artist. It features the single ‘Rhino Skin’ which Gary wrote after feeling he’d lost his identity. The singer’s honest, heart-warming lyrics help the listener see life in a new light. He combines heartfelt lyrics with life experiences and […]
Vintage fashion changes through the eras.
1920s Women wanted to appear to be living lavish lifestyles with fur and silk worn hand in hand. You were nobody without a fox round you neck. The Flapper dress was born, a dress with intricate beads, think The Great Gatsby. ) It was all about suits having tailcoats (a coat that is longer at […]
Will the closure of music venues leave musicians unemployed?
Government advice on the Covid-19 crisis, leaves musicians in a bit of a dilemma. Whether you’ve opted to teach music, gig, busk, sell records what are you going to do when people say the words “social distancing?” You actually can’t leave your house anymore, oh and your favourite music venue you know the one you’ve […]
Majeski – Ghost
The synth style and beats open the song well, then the breathy vocals are truly enticing they shape the song giving it a beautiful vibrancy. Falling in love with this songs melody , it actually made me well up at one point, you could hear flair and passion. This track is strong vocally and still […]
Staying Alive Campaign
Jive Talkin’, Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive… not only does the Bee Gee’s past and ongoing legacy live on through their renowned music, but also through The Gaumont, Manchester. Once a cinema named Gaumont Cinema, the place of their first legendary performance is now a funeral home, though “Bee Gees fans from all over the world […]
Send out the clowns !
Musik Magazine received an unusual press release today, these protesters are wanting to make themselves known to Manchester. Cirque de Résistance is taking place on Sunday the 29th of September from 11am to 10pm. Supporters are encouraged to arrive along Deansgate at 11 am to watch the Cirque de Résistance pro-EU parade. They have chosen the […]