What is White Widow? A Cultural Touchpoint in Cannabis Culture

Since its introduction in Amsterdam’s cannabis scene in the mid-1990s, White Widow has remained a recognized name among cultivators and within certain creative circles. While newer, branded strains frequently appear on dispensary menus and trend charts, White Widow continues to be referenced in contexts related to music, fashion, and underground art. Its distinct appearance and cultural…

BOLDEN. craft their latest soundscape for the soul: ‘Cold Nights and City Bike Rides’

Photo courtesy of BOLDEN. BOLDEN. is one of the most intriguing acts rising from the underground UK music scene. The duo seamlessly blends jazz, soul, and electronic music into one tight package, delivering melodies that can soothe even the weariest traveller. Behind BOLDEN. is Reuben Barrett, a self-taught guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. He brings gravitas to the band’s music, with…

Premiere: Bontan Launches North Drum with ‘Forever’

Bontan, the Liverpool powerhouse, establishes his own imprint with a percussion-driven statement of intent. Photo courtesy of Bontan There's something deeply satisfying about watching an artist reach the point where they're ready to build their own world. For Bontan, that moment has arrived with the launch of North Drum, his new label that debuts today with the hypnotic single,…

How Horst Festival 2025 Set the Standard for This Year’s Festival Circuit

Words: Miles Holder When we first touched down at ASIAT, a former military site in Vilvoorde now pulsing with new cultural life, we knew Horst Festival 2025 wouldn’t be a typical three-day rave. From the moment we passed through the well-organised entry system - no unnecessary queues, plenty of signage, and mercifully efficient wristband top-up stations - we felt like we’d stumbled into a…

Jazzy Talks Sampling, Sisterhood, and Stepping ‘Closer To The Floor’

Full look by Amor Mia l Shoes by Casadei l Earrings by Lucy Quartermaine PHOTOGRAPHYJack Alexander FASHIONKrishan Parmar at Carol Hayes Management HAIRShanice Noel using Sam McKnight and Drybar MAKE-UPGracie Jai Cox Dublin-born artist Jazzy has become one of the most exciting forces in electronic music—not just in Ireland, but on an international scale. Her newest release…

Lauren Mia in Conversation with FAULT Magazine

Lauren Mia Photo courtesy of Lauren Mia Lauren Mia is an electronic artist whose impressive CV, dating back to releases as early as 2018, is all the more inspiring when you learn that she only released her debut album, RE:BIRTH, in 2023. Unlike in pop or rock genres, where youth and rapid emergence into the public consciousness are almost prerequisites for success, in electronic music,…

Paul Prier in Conversation with FAULT Magazine

Paul Prier Photo: Emma Panchot Paul Prier is an impressively nuanced artist: a Conservatoire-trained multi-instrumentalist whose competing passions for classical and jazz sit subtly in the background while he releases his own unique style of electronic music. His storied list of collabs would make many followers of the Parisian scene swoon but, fittingly for an artist so characterised by…