January single reviews (for PRETEND)
Laura Misch – Hibernate As the title suggests, this track is pretty chilling with its clean-cut beats and Laura’s slightly ghoulish vocals, which swirl and echo. All proceeds of the […]
First Flower by Molly Burch review (for GirlsThatGig)
Released toward the end of this year, Molly Burch’s second album First Flower immediately punches and sears. The Austin-based singer carries the vulnerability from her previous record as she croons […]
Chatting to Rollin’ With The Girls (For Nice People Magazine)
For the second issue of Nice People magazine, I chatted to Jess from Leeds-based female-focused skate collective Rollin’ With The Girls. By Safi Bugel. Originally published by Nice People […]
Kurt Vile at the O2 Academy – live review (for The Gryphon)
It’s been two years since Kurt Vile last toured the UK, and it’s clear his return is anticipated as Leeds’ O2 Academy fills up comfortably on a nondescript Sunday evening. […]
Her’s at Brudenell Social Club – live review (for The Gryphon)
As part of a weekly round-up feature for the music section of the Gryphon, I reviewed the Her’s gig at Brudenell Social Club. By Safi Bugel. Also published online: http://www.thegryphon.co.uk/2018/11/09/hers-brings-their-sexy-smooth-and-sensual-to-brudenell-01-11-18/ […]
Halloween playlist (for GirlsThatGig)
In light of Halloween, I have curated a playlist of some of the best spooky songs, from turbulent and jolty punk numbers to ‘80s goth slow-burners, with detours in between. […]
MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A. film review (for the Gryphon)
M.I.A. released her first single ‘Galang’ via XL Recordings in the early 2000s. The track was met with great acclaim, both in England and America: who was this loud South […]
Devotion by Tirzah review (for UML newsletter)
I contributed to the weekly newsletter of Leeds-based society and group, the Union Music Library to discuss a new release/addition to the UML’s collection. Tirzah has long been a contributor […]
Tips for Maintaining Long Distance Relationships (for The Gryphon)
For the 2018 Gryphon Fresher’s Guide, I wrote a short piece on how to maintain long distance relationships whilst at university. By Safi Bugel. Originally published by the Gryphon: http://www.thegryphon.co.uk/2018/09/21/tips-for-maintaining-long-distance-relationships/
Negro Swan by Blood Orange review (for the Gryphon)
The term ‘polymath’ is frequently wielded when describing Dev Hynes, the brains behind the moniker Blood Orange. His latest release, Negro Swan, evinces this title, as it masterfully transcends boundaries, […]
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