I’m a London-based writer, editor, creative consultant and copywriter. Formerly a Staff Writer at Kerrang! and features editor who has crafted compelling narratives on music, culture, and entertainment for globally recognised outlets like NME, i-D, Vogue India, The Independent, The Grammys, and Rolling Stone UK.
My writing spans artist profiles, brand campaigns, and music copywriting. I have collaborated with major clients, including Arsenal F.C, Live Nation, Lost Village, eBay, Channel 4, MOB, Nike, Coca-Cola, Skittles, MUBI, Sky and NOW TV.
You can find my bylines in NME, Rolling Stone UK, The Face, Kerrang!, CLASH, i-D, Vice, Cosmopolitan, GQ, tmrw, The Observer, The Independent, gal-dem and more.
How Sleep Token became the masked mammoths of metal
They successfully headlined Download, scored a Number One album and have over six million monthly listeners. So, how did the English rock band cultivate its rabidly dedicated fanbase?
Exclusive fan-edition July print issue and digital cover for Rolling Stone UK.
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CRACK: Nazanin Noori‘s new exhibition asks us to reflect on an alternative political reality
In her first UK exhibition, THE ECHO OF PROTEST IS DISTANT TO THE PROTEST, multidisciplinary artist, DJ and ambient hardcore producer Nazanin Noori uses a cacophony of sound and visuals to shock us into imagining a vastly different alternative political present.
Mixmag: The Mix - Bimini
Bimini was shaped in the queer club scene but after becoming a TV sensation in 2019 they were discouraged from pursuing their passion for dance music. Now firmly back in that world, the East London drag icon and DJ speaks to Zoya Raza-Sheikh about finding their calling behind the decks, the closure of queer venues, and the inspiration behind their banging mix
The Face: Nova Twins tune into their London
Cult rockstars and noisemakers Amy Love and Georgia South sat down with us at THE FACE HQ for a borough-by-borough insight into their city.
NME: Dua Saleh – ‘I Should Call Them’ review: a mesmerisingly complex debut album
The Sudanese-American artist craftily narrates a defiant story of spiritual power, resilience, and queer love
The Face: What kind of Buzz girl are you?
It’s time for an alt-fashion-focused quiz courtesy of THE FACE and Dr. Martens. Want to know if you’re a do-what-you-want diva or a gothy rule breaker? We’ve got the answers.
HUNGER: Meet Jyoty: The Punjabi-Dutch DJ transforming the dancefloor
From sneaking into raves as a teen to selling out her own Homegrown club nights, the Punjabi-Dutch DJ Jyoty Singh has been transforming the dancefloor
Vogue India: In India, women’s football has more potential than men’s. Is that enough?
From grassroots clubs in London to India’s national team, key figures in women’s football are advocating for progress on and off the pitch
Guitar: How Taylor Swift is rewriting contemporary guitar music – and making herself a modern guitar icon
From breaking industry records to boosting entire local economies with her infamous Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is not just a pop star – she’s helping make the guitar relevant and important to a whole new audience
Kerrang! cover story: Stand Atlantic
Stand Atlantic’s WAS HERE isn’t just a record, it’s a reintroduction. Ahead of the Sydney crew’s ambitious third LP, vocalist Bonnie Fraser opens up about escaping negative relationships, rediscovering who she truly is, and why we need more unapologetic sapphic rock stars…
Hyphen: Being a Swiftie and a person of colour are ‘constantly at odds’
Taylor Swift’s music has long been seen as being for one demographic only, ignoring the true diversity of her fanbase
GRAMMYS: 9 Outstanding Sets From Barcelona’s Primavera Sound Festival 2024: SZA, Amaarae, Charli XCX & More
Barcelona’s illustrious city festival celebrated 20 years of big music moments at Parc del Fòrum. From Vampire Weekend to Troye Sivan, read on for nine unforgettable sets from Primavera Sound 2024
NME: CATTY: Striking comeback tunes fuelled by raw pop-rock spirit
“I‘m not walking around saying I’m a lesbian,” CATTY quips over Zoom from her witch-inspired bedroom decorated with posters and crystals. “Actually, I am doing that. I love being a lesbian, I’m very proud of it.”