Music Local Brand share in their creative process, favourite gear, and what it’s like to be part of the thriving DIY music scene in Florence by Tammy Moir Welcome to another exclusive Happy Mag interview, where we dive into the heart of local music scenes and uncover the gems within. Today, we chat with Local Brand, an Alabama-based…
Music DINNERSWORTH ‘Apart,’ is a pure shot of pop punk goodness by Tammy Moir Meet Blake Deneweth, the musical maverick behind DINNERSWORTH, reshaping punk with heartfelt anthems. In the world of indie punk, DINNERSWORTH is that fresh breeze you didn’t know you needed. Meet…
Music Beggar Man Thief chat all things “Satisfaction Without the Buzz” by Ella Sterland How a school group reunion revived a love for alternative grunge. Fuelled by coffee, Good Mythical Morning, and a cathartic desire to use music to get over things, Beggar Man…
News Pro Audio Build your own ARP 2600 clone with the TTSH V4 by Happy The ARP 2600 is surely one of the immortal modular synths. The Human Comparator has unveiled version V4 of their clone, which you can build yourself. Swedish DIY synthesists, The…
Features ‘Eyes Like The Sky’: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s misfit masterpiece by Ben Robinson If you’ve heard a song from Eyes Like The Sky live, you won the King Gizzard lottery. After eight years, the Wizards’ sophomore album remains one of their most inventive….
Interviews Music The Jungle Giants look back on the unexpected blessing that was 2020 by Emily Elvish It’s crazy to think that lockdown could possibly evolve a band as polished as The Jungle Giants but, during last year, they reached new heights…
Features Music From Sydney to London: how DIY music flourished during the global pandemic by Ben Hansen Affordable music equipment, revolutionised distribution systems, and a blossoming community all created the perfect storm for DIY music to succeed while the rest of the industry struggled. For decades, DIY…
Lists News Instead of going outside, attempt these iconic recipes from ‘The Simpsons’ by Claire Adema Key word: attempt. So you’re going a little stir crazy whilst coronavirus is forcing all this free time on your hands? Sick of binge watching The Simpsons or The Office and feel…
Film and TV News Watch David Lynch’s absurd new home improvements video series by Emily Elvish Ever wanted to learn about home improvements from the master himself? Twin Peaks director David Lynch has just started a new series What Is David Working On Today? which details his…
Music News Party Dozen – ‘Pray For Party Dozen’ Album Review by Claudia Schmidt Almost three years on from their debut album Living Man, Party Dozen have returned to the stage in the way that only Party Dozen can. As bold and unforgiving as ever,…
Music LISTEN: Charli XCX – ‘how i’m feeling now’ by Emily Elvish No artist has been more honest about their time in quarantine than Charli XCX. Setting herself the gruelling challenge to write, record, and mix a brand new album from the…
Music News LISTEN: Charli XCX – ‘i finally understand’ by Claudia Schmidt Charli XCX has dropped the third single off her upcoming album DIY album, how i’m feeling now, due out next Friday. The garage-inspired i finally understand reflects on how lockdown…
Music News Watch Nardwuar interview Ian Mackaye over Skype by Luka Simonetti Ian Mackaye has been virtually interviewed by Nardwuar the Human Serviette over Skype. With the interview spanning just over an hour, the unorthodox Canadian journalist begins by discussing the origins…
