How Do People Make It In The Music Industry?

The music industry is, of course, huge, but that doesn’t mean that there’s enough space for everyone. As with all creative industries, breaking into the music scene and becoming a success is highly difficult. The competition is simply too great! However, as is clear to see, there are people that make their dreams come true. If you have aspirations of working in the music biz, either as part of a…

FAULT Magazine in conversation with Franklin

Despite most listeners being locked indoors during the release of Everybody Dance Ft. Nile Rodgers, Nile, Fedric Gervais and Franklin's track still managed to set the airwaves ablaze with their fresh take of the classic dancefloor staple. 2020 was a tough year for musicans across the spectrum of the industry but some like Franklin pulled through and continued to create through the storm. We…

JC Stewart – This Is Your FAULT

JC Stewart is quickly becoming one of the world's brightest young music stars. His latest single Break My Heart is the perfect example of how great pop music can still be steeped with soul and make use of creative storytelling techniques. We caught up with JC for this cover story to find out more about his songwriting, musical journey and as always, his FAULTs. Was there any one…

Daniel Briskin releases double A-Side single ‘lost / break’

The name on everybody's lips right now is Daniel Briskin - the 19-year-old Londoner set to make big waves with his forthcoming mixtape 'Forever Was a Feeling'.  Today Daniel returns with his double A-Side single 'lost / break'. Both songs highlight the different moments within the same relationship; 'lost' focussing on the elation of new love while 'break' opts to focus on said relationship's…

Jesse Markin’s “Smokestack” is a psychedelic trip through Neverland

Finnish artist Jesse Markin's new single "Smokestack" is a head-banging tune, replete with fuzzed out guitar riffs while Markin dips in and out of rapping and melodic vocal displays. The accompanying music video matches the song's intensity. Bouncing around the full color spectrum, the clip is a psychedelic trip through Markin's mind. Talking of the track, Markin says: “As long as I can…

VALNTNA in conversation with FAULT Magazine

Words: Miles Holder As 2020 progresses, we've continued to see how music artists are converting the mental anguish of this year into art. One such artist is the ultra-talented VALNTNA. In October VALNTNA burst onto the scene with her track Black Kingz - while racial injustice has been the shadow looming over 2020, Black Kingz is a light attempting to shine through it. We caught up with…

[Premiere] Tom Atkin pens a gritty letter to himself on debut single

Hull-raised, London-based songwriter and artist Tom Atkin's debut single "Lil Fucker" is a fuzzed out piece of bliss. Over hazy guitars and a dusty trap-leaning beat, Tom's unmistakable vocal delivers a scathing narrative that playfully toys with the crushing lows of modern life. "Lil Fucker" manages to be both commanding and blasé, and it's the exploration of both these emotions that gives the…

Litany FAULT Magazine Cover Shoot and Interview

Litany X FAULT Magazine Photography: Marie Macklon  Makeup: Lucy Gibson  Words: Miles Holder With 8-bit synth beats, video game references, catchy melodies and expert songwriting, there's so much to love about Litany's whole discography. While each release is instantly recognisable, no two songs are ever the same. This is certainly true for her latest track…