Steve Aoki’s Neon Future III tour boots up

The first time I ever heard Steve Aoki's music it was 2013, about two in the afternoon, at London's SW4 festival. Midway through his sunstroked mainstage set, I experienced a couple of other firsts in quick succession; first time getting hit in the chest by chocolate cake (thrown by the man himself), and first time kissing someone nearly twice my age. As the day rolled on, I watched…

Weekly Playlist: Adam French

Adam French channels his best Ryan Gosling from Lars and the Real Girl in his music video for his single "The Only Living Thing." The self-taught musician from Chesire's latest track is deeply emotive and an exceptional glimpse into his forthcoming debut album, "The Back Foot and The Rapture." The video's director Harry Cauty selected rising UK actor Charley Palmer Rothwell (Darkest Hour,…

Wayne Noir

  Wayne Noir is a Fashion photographer and editor-in-chief at RION magazine Why did you decide to set up RION? For me, I wanted to create a platform for emerging talent. Somewhere they could promote their work. We reach readers all over the world both in digital, print and online. So I wanted this to beacon the talent out there for them to shine. I know how hard it…

Spotify’s “Who We Be” Live sets its standard

The music landscape has evolved at a rate of knots over the past few years, with giants such as Spotify and Apple playing a huge part. The boom of subscription services has meant the giants are looking for ways to grab people’s attention, and develop loyalty to their brand. And with that, Spotify have taken a big step in the right direction with their Who We Be live show, hosted at the famous…

Maximilian Wiedemann’s ‘Obsession Of Society’

Maximilian Wiedemann is, by his own admission, a graffiti artist for internal walls. The founder of Imitate Modern Gallery and former advertising strategist has an eye for bold, imposing imagery that strikes a chord with the Instagram generation. Is his work cynical? To some, perhaps, but it's hard to argue with Wiedemann that even a basic grasp (or even exposure to) advertising gives tremendous…

Miya Folick

Miya Folick X FAULT Magazine Photographer: Tae Alvon Creative Director & Stylist: Edith Walker Millwood MUA: Charmanique Thompson  Assistant: Leslie Photographed in DUO London Jumper - Norse Projects Miya Folick's debut album 'Premonitions' might have gone down a storm thanks to Miya's incredible skills as a songwriter and powerhouse vocals. The artist wasted no time to…

EFG Jazz Festival: Cherise Adams-Burnett

Cherise Adams-Burnett   Words: Flora Neighbour If you’re looking to ease yourself into jazz, look no further than Cherise Adams-Burnett. Performing for the second time during EFG London Jazz Festival, the 23-year-old took to the stage in front of an intimate audience fuelled with anticipation and excitement. Kicking off the night, Cherise glided through the audience in the Elgar Room…

EFG Jazz Festival: Kandace Springs

Kandace Springs Sounds the trumpets! The EFG London Jazz Festival has officially begun, and, this Saturday, we headed to the Southbank Centre to see Kandace Springs perform her soulful tracks to a packed-out audience. The 10-day celebration hopes to provide audiences with a mixture of renowned artists and emerging stars from the world of Jazz. The popular event will see artists such as…