Montello have just stamped their claim as one to watch with the release of the exciting new single 'Suit & Tie'. The track shocases a vibrant blend of 90s aesthetics with fresh faced, youthful energy. With a series of big festival slots on the horizon, the band are riding a wave of momentum which is seeing them mentioned across major press and national radio. We wanted to know more about the bands taste, over to Montello to give us 5 of their all time faves: ‘The Night’ - Fra

Fresh off the release of his powerful new single Gasoline, ILIA sat down with FLEX to talk about the roots of his musical journey, the influences that shaped his sound, and the intuition that drives his songwriting. From a childhood immersed in everything from metal to classical piano, music has always been a constant force in his life. In this candid conversation, he opens up about creativity, authenticity, and the deep emotional connection he hopes listeners find in his wor

Rising solo artist Gilska has been building a feverish hype with raido play across BBC national radio and heaps of press coverage. Now back with the alluring new single 'SALT' the London based artist had hit a new high. With a sound that sits as well amongst pop tunes as it does EDM bangers, we wanted to know more about what music inspires Gilska. Over to Gilska to offer up 5 of her faves: 1. Who’s That Calling? By Olga Myko  Who’s That Calling by Olga Maiko is one of my favo

With ALCHEMY: The Prima Materia , JVLIVS  launches the first chapter of an ambitious seven-year project, HEPTALCHEMY, tracing artistic transformation through the ancient stages of alchemy. Blending blues, soul, funk, jazz, trip-hop, rock, and electronic textures into a raw, cinematic instrumental journey, the album treats sound as both architecture and ritual. In this interview, JVLIVS reflects on chaos as creative fuel, the decision to embrace imperfection, and how alchemica

3 Days Of Wonder are a young band making a big impact with their punchy yet emotionally sincere and impressively mature sound. The new single 'Anyone Who knows' showcases the bands feel for dynaics with explosive distorted guitar tones and moments of emotive calm whic allow the melodies to shines. It's a radiant example of the bands potential which left use eager to learn more... We caught up with the band to ask about 5 of their favourite songs: Big Country - Look Away My p

Following the release of his latest single 'Still Born Our Girl’, Flex caught up with Irish singer-songwriter Mick Rochford to discuss the charity single and the important message it conveys. Hi Mick, and welcome to Flex for our readers. Could you tell us a little about yourself? Thanks for the interview, I’m a father of 4, a lifetime musician and a lover of all music. I’m the CEO of the National Children's Cancer Charity, Aoibheanns Pink Tie. Love to write and perform Rock s

Few artists have built a world quite as distinctive as Paul Roland . Across a prolific career, the British cult songwriter has carved his own corner of the musical underground: steeped in Victorian fog, esoteric folklore, baroque psychedelia and a distinctly literary imagination. His latest release, Lair of the White Worm , remains one of his favourites, standing as a significant work in his catalogue: a record where his long-running obsessions and sonic influences merge with

If you don't know IA GLOWB, you're about to. Already garnering a dedicated fan base in Japan, IA GLOWB introduces herself to the international world with "Gimme" – a passionate love song that captures the ebb and flow of falling in love. What makes the single special is the universal and relatable quality of the single's messaging, interpolating IA's identity as a virtual artist. IA GLOWB’s story traces back to the virtual artist IA, who descended from the planet ARIA to Ear

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