May Harding
- Jan 31, 2020
Mac Miller: Circles Review - The Perfect Bow Out
Overcoming the “complicated process that had no right answer” the world has been granted the
final workings of Mac Miller’s masterpiece Circles. Preaching feelings of hope and self care, Jon
Brion worked tirelessly to release Miller’s last words to his fans. His alternative creativity opens
up a whole new side to his troubled past, using melodic beats to create a sound that
contrasts to Miller’s previous “rap” boy style. The world was left in pure dismay after his tragic
Josh Crowe
- Jan 28, 2020
The Blue Print: Interview with Jungle Brothers about 'I'll House You'
Who better to kick off our BluePrint series than The Jungle Brothers. We talked to group-member Bam (better known as Baby-Bam) about the track 'I'll House You'. He told us all about the process of making the hit, his expectations at the time, and the legacy the track has left. The Jungle Brothers are an American Hip hop group originating from New York. They began to perform in the mid-1980's, releasing their debut 'Straight Out the Jungle' in 1988. The group made a name for t
George Webb
- Jan 26, 2020
'Love Regenerator': Calvin Harris Returns Under New Alias After Dramatic Style Shift
Scottish born Adam Wiles, better known by his world-beating pseudonym of Calvin Harris, has been a staple in charts across the globe for over a decade. While his endeavors across this period haven’t always resonated with music fans as well as he would have hoped, one thing no one can accuse him of is letting his sound become stagnant. With every release, Calvin Harris has tweaked (or in some cases, completely flipped) his trademark production style. Having first burst onto th
Josh Crowe
- Jan 26, 2020
Meet The Team: Kitty Abberton
As part of our 'Meet The Team' series, we spoke to Resident Artist Kitty Abberton. What followed was a great chat about how Kitty first got into art, how her style has changed, and what her hopes are for 2020. Please tell us your name, age, role in the magazine and what you currently do (i.e student or freelance writer etc) Hi, so my name is Kitty, I’m 22, and one of the resident artists at BabyStep. Currently I’m a freelance artist, with my finger in a vintage clothing shop
Ella Davis-Yuille
- Jan 25, 2020
1917: A Unique Depiction of a War Against Time
Sam Mendes’s Oscar-nominated 1917 is an odyssey of fortitude, fear, and military dynamism, set in the trenches of Northern France during the First World War. Famous for his fluid filming technique, Mendes returns to the oeuvre of the single-shot that awarded him credit for films such as Spectre (2015). Following the soldiers’ every move, Mendes treats the audience to a rawness and a grit of endeavor that is second-to-none. The plot follows two young soldiers, Lance Corporal B
Josh Crowe
- Jan 24, 2020
Interview: Gringoh discuss new single, evolving as a band and London's Music Scene
We Tell anyone who's not heard your new single 'Red Flower' abit about it? It’s a song we wrote about power, the idea of ’Red Flower’ was slight reference to the Jungle Book. In terms of style its a slow sensual song, with an old school cuban salsa influenced beat. We were influenced a lot by some traditional cuban salsa artists like ‘Kako and his orchestra’, and some of the old samba artists like ‘Cartola’. This time round you recorded a music video, what was that like as an
Josh Crowe
- Jan 22, 2020
Ralph Lawson announces he's leaving 28-year residency at Back To Basics
Ralph Lawson is leaving his residency at Back To Basics after 28 years behind the decks. Lawson played the first ever record (Marshall Jefferson presents Truth - ‘Open Your Eyes’) at the long running Leeds institution way back in November 23rd 1991. Using line-up posters as a reference, Lawson estimates that he has made around 700 appearances at the club over the years, and has played alongside a formidable array of international guests. In his recent blog that announced the
Josh Crowe & Rob Day
- Jan 21, 2020
108.9: Interview with People Just Do Nothing's Steve Stamp (DJ Steves)
It's been 6 years since BBC Three first introduced us to a clan of hopelessly, and often endearingly, misguided Brentford residents. Following the story of Kurupt FM, a depressingly dysfunctional London-based pirate radio station, the show started out as a series of DIY Youtube webisodes. Following a snowballing popularity, People Just Do Nothing was granted a pilot episode by BBC, and from there, it has grown to become a widely adored mockumentary series that spans over 5 se
Euan Hall
- Jan 20, 2020
Interview: COMPUTER DATA on California's House Scene and the Magic of Berlin
Like so many others, BabyStep discovered Brett Henderson, aka COMPUTER DATA, through YouTube. Blowing up on the site seems to have become a rite of passage for lo-fi house artists in the last 5 years; DJ Boring, for example, followed the same path. In 2018, San Francisco-based COMPUTER DATA released ‘Healing’, a wistful and emotional tune that has achieved a beloved status within the scene. As this release passes 2 million views, the artist behind it continues to grow. Natura
Katherine Keir
- Jan 17, 2020
Change the System: An Interview with Environmental Activist and Independent Designer Jay S Williams,
Amid a crisis of fast fashion and an uncertain future, Jay S Williams- who founded the Empty Brains brand aged 17- creates clothing that is ethical, sustainable, and carries a prevalent message. We spoke to him about inspirations, Extinction Rebellion, and pivotal moments for the brand. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Shola Would you please tell us your name, your age, where you’re based and what you do? Jay S Williams, 20, Bristol, I run a small independent sustainable clothing bra
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