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…
Steps Cover shoot and interview for FAULT Magazine
Photography - Jack AlexanderStyling - Thomas George WulbernMake-Up - Lynda DarraghHair - Narad KutowarooStyling Assistants - Jessica Johnston and Thomas Brackley
Words: Miles Holder
If the value of a band's worth is measured by consistency, longevity, cultural relevance and fanbase, then Steps are up there with the best of them. Whether you love Steps or hate them, their contribution to…
Master KG In Conversation With FAULT Magazine
Words: Miles Holder
Music can be a great healer, and in a year like 2020, we've all at some point needed some serious healing. Thankfully though, Master KG's single Jerusalema has been there when listeners needed it most. Racking up over 250 million views on Youtube and spawning the viral #JerusalemaDanceChallenge across social media, Jerusalema is a testament to the ways music can…
FAULT Magazine Exclusive Fashion Editorial
Photographer: Joseph Sinclair
Styling: Callum Vincent
Grooming :Melissa Victoria Lee using BUMBLE&BUMBLE and MAC
Model: Giuseppe Giofre @ AMCK
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The perpetual motion of COIN
Since their arrival in 2016 with the debut single “Talk Too Much,” alt-pop outfit COIN have continued to turned out sublimely catchy tunes, robust in effervescent hooks and understated complexity. The past four years have also seen a lot of changes for the band - parting ways with their original label Columbia Records and going from a quartet to a three-piece. However, as with all changes,…
[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…
[Premiere] Empara Mi is a femme fatale in “Saving All My Love”
British/Irish pop artist Empara Mi today shares the music video for her "Saving All My Love." The powerful video depicts a sensual tango between Empara Mi and a lover. Through rich, saturated hues of orange and black, Empara Mi conveys the push-pull of a tempestuous relationship through contemporary dance.
Musically, "Saving All My Love’"displays a never-before-heard side to 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…