STORIES
On the radar: Josie Man. Success, sincerity and growing up.
Up-and-coming musician Josie Man speaks to us about her relationship with her own career path and her new project, me at 23. She has headlined the BBC Introducing Stage , her music has been featured in multiple one to watch articles, but her new release reflects on growing up and the realisation that music doesn’t necessarily encompass the entirety of herself.
Uneasy Listening
For 15 years Andy Butler has been taking us to the dancefloor and beyond, collaborating with a host of international talents ranging from John Grant to Kele Okereke. He’s recently released the deepest and darkest Hercules & Love Affair album yet – the majestic and rightfully acclaimed In Amber – and finally reunited with his first and greatest muse, Anohni.
On the radar: MAN ON MAN
MAN ON MAN are the new, cool, queer-pop-post-grunge, two-man, and indeed couple, band from New York. After an imposter showed up during soundcheck to take pictures of the band, our very own ZERO.NINE co-founder Christian sneaked into the dressing room just before Roddy and Joey got on stage in London. We talked to them a couple of weeks later when they just finished their first UK & Europe tour.
Twenty Five – Groove Armada
We met up with Groove Armada at their rehearsal studio as they began preparing for their upcoming UK tour. To celebrate 25 years of touring, the legendary duo call time on their legendary live show – one of the last opportunities to see their career spanning hits played in venues around the UK. After a 10 year hiatus, Tom Findlay and Andy Cato have made a huge comeback with their latest record Edge of Horizon.
Breaking Glass
In the twelve years since self-styled ‘cultural producer’ Ryan Lanji arrived in London from his native Vancouver, he’s steadily built an impressive career first shaking up the fashion and art world, before shapeshifting into a multi-hyphenate DJ, radio-host, club promoter and now TV personality with BBC Three's forthcoming 'The Big Proud Party Agency'. But it's this creative unicorn's queer Bollywood hip hop night Hungama that’s really captured the world's attention, driven by his relentless championing of the South Asian LGBTQ community and refusal to let any glass ceiling go unshattered.
Introducing King Hannah
If you thought indie rock was dead, you might be wrong. This duo from Liverpool sound like some of the best 90’s bands but with a very strong and contemporary personality. We met them in London and talked about their art and philosophy.
In flesh and blood
Phil Manzanera (London, 1951) is living history in popular music: he played with Roxy Music, was a top guitarist and producer and his contribution to music is more than remarkable. We caught up with him (and had a very good time!) in his Gallery Studios.
Breaking the Cycle
We spoke to Jordan Stephens, musician, actor, writer and creative about masculinity, the difficulties of being a public figure for mental health, and the impact of generational trauma on the creation of his new personal project.
Taurus Energy
Non-binary multidisciplinary artist Métaraph creates fast, ethereal and melancholic sound journeys, mastering a metamorphis of genres. We spoke to the DJ, music producer, jewellery designer and conceptual artist shortly after their biggest announcement yet – that they are joining the BPitch team.
The man who was always there
British producer, musician and DJ Henry Smithson (aka Riton) is one of the most relevant figures in the electronic and new pop scene since he started in the late 90’s. We caught up with him in London and talked about music, life and being a Grammy winner.
Berlin Techno Icon
Ellen Allien is an essential icon, capturing the sound and spirit of Berlin. We met her on a hot and sunny Pride day and, a few weeks after that, we talked about returning to raving, how to make music community, and her past, present and future.
BALTIC
Baltic is a community driven creative hub in the heart of East London, including a recording studio (Baltic Studios), a multi-purpose artist space, production rooms, and Baltic Access, a not-for-profit access to music project. We had a conversation with Orlando Leopard (Arthur Beatrice, Acali) and Lea Lea (!!! & Acali) from the Baltic team to hear about its origins and their latest developments.
Transhumans
Gallery producer, curator, DJ and musician – Parma Ham is a multidisciplinary artist known for their big hair and extraordinary club nights. Together with partner Salvia, we met the extreme dressers to talk about gender, identity and Pride.
Somnum. In conversation with Hælos.
We met Hælos, the electronic trip-hop trio, and talked about their latest and more experimental new EP, Somnun, whose ethereal and meditative sounds will take us to a magical space.
LOVELOW
In her new single LOVELOW, East London artist Dalma Berger aka DB Armitage deals with a problematic break up, personal boundaries and self-harm. Watch her new video exclusively on ZERO.NINE.
In conversation with Tempesst
We had the pleasure to link up with Tempesst, the colourful sound-blended gang are now based in Hackney, London. We find out about their brilliant new record Must Be a Dream, their own label Pony Recordings, and what’s coming next.
40 Music Venues
For his project ’40 Music Venues’, photographer Alex Amorós photographed music venues across London to highlight the impact the pandemic had not only on the venues but also on the whole entertainment industry.
In conversation with Rhumba Club
Featured in GQ magazine’s list of new artists to watch in 2020, Tom Falle, talks to us about his band, Rhumba Club — a synth driven, 80’s inspired outfit which aims to add a bit of genuine provocation into the pop landscape.