ISSUE 97 EDITORIAL
Features Editor Niloo Sharifi considers Liverpool's position as a bastion of political and cultural independence
YANK SCALLY
Before the Toxteth audiomancer’s finger drops on the delete button and wipes the slate clean, get on board for the year of the Bulletproof Wizard
6 MUSIC FESTIVAL
In March, Liverpool’s musicians and venues take centre stage as the city plays host to three days of live music for the 6 Music Festival
BLOOM
After seven years of steady growth, mental health charity The Open Door Centre is ready to embark on its latest chapter at Bloom.
THE CHILLIN’ ROOMS
How a coffee shop in Kensington is at the vanguard of a movement towards cannabis awareness
MUNKEY JUNKEY
James Booton meets up with the worldly electronic producer to talk culture-clashes, depression and Merseyrail Sound Station
LONDON SUCKS
Designer Clara Cicely decodes the mythic pull of the capital, which draws creatives seeking their fortune away from our city, and into its misty folds.
KEVIN LE GRAND
Caitlin Whittle gets cosy with Kevin Le Grand, a queer performance artist whose work explores the grey area between fun and despair.
MEMBERS’ MIXTAPE
We ask one of our Community Members to compile a selection of music from their recent listening playlists
SHARDS
The dreamy quartet are making huge strides as one of the leading lights of the Jacaranda Records roster
OUR GIRL
Brit Williams talks to Our Girl's Soph about their debut album, the recording process with a local producer and more
SLEAFORD MODS
The duo return with another LP of biting social commentary that is so vital that it should be on the national curriculum.
ISSUE 97 FINAL SAY
As the clock ticks down to the UK’s divorce date with the EU, Wirral South MP Alison McGovern considers how much value we place on all members of society
PLAYLIST