REVIEW: Ady Suleiman’s Sunlight

Words: Will Soer Photography: Michael Mavor | Kartel Music Group A single touchscreen highlights a man’s face above me, a white dot set into the elevated navy blue crowd, outside the main stage lights’ reach. Everyone else is smiling and chatting with each other, or singing and swaying along to Protoje’s ‘Who Knows’. Perhaps he’s making a note to share with his therapist, checking flight prices…

There’s a Cannabis-infused Cava by Emerald Mist

  There's a Cannabis-infused Cava by Emerald Mist   Words: Trina John-Charles Born out of the place much of the world’s most interesting ideas usually come from - a smoking session, the UK’s very first cannabis-infused Cava Company is due to open for business at the end of the month. The chic and sleek Emerald Mist branding, coupled with their unique USP already hasU.K. rappers,…

Weekly Playlist: James Gillespie

English born, Scottish-raised singer/songwriter James Gillespie today releases his first body of work in his "Lost" EP. Following on from his notable debut release “What You Do” (racing to over 20M streams) James evoked the kinds of natural technical ability and vocal prowess that earned artists like James Blake and Hozier instant kudos, his own comet-like entrance into the scene has seen him…

Weekly Playlist: Szjerdene

Szjerdene's brand of celestial R&B has our full attention and we have her new single "Restart" on repeat here at FAULT. The song comes from the East London born singer's upcoming third EP, "Trace" and is an intimate number encased in an opulent veneer of electronica. Szjerdene now resides along the scenic canals of Amsterdam. This idyllic setting inspired her "Trace" EP, which she…

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…