'We were surrounded by madness, but we were always loved.' | Pastel interviewed
Cousins James and Jack Yates reflect on their tumultuous upbringing, life in Wales, and the inspirations behind Souls in Motion.
Cousins James and Jack Yates reflect on their tumultuous upbringing, life in Wales, and the inspirations behind Souls in Motion.
Kieran Shudall walks us through American Dream, from indie nostalgia to the life-changing moments behind its creation.
Nottingham’s Divorce reflect on messy demos, moving cities, and poking fun at the music industry in their debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer.
CVC share insights into their musical journey, the shift from rock to synth-heavy sounds, and what it’s like to return to Cardiff for their biggest show yet.
Once crowned heirs to Oasis’ throne, The Twang embrace their legacy, with a remastered Jewellery Quarter and new music on the horizon.
Gothic-pop artist Raven Numan discusses her inspirations, personal challenges with BPD and OCD, and how her darkest moments shape her most powerful music.
Jason Pierce reflects on 30 years of Pure Phase by Spiritualized, revisiting its dual-mix magic, and shares why recreating its energy today feels impossible.
London duo Good Health Good Wealth explore the art of turning everyday moments into music, embracing authenticity in Full Circle, and rejecting the absurd pressures of the digital age.
Bilk’s Sol Abrahams talks about the pressures of modern youth, social media’s influence, and how Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll reflects a generation on the edge.
London’s Common Saints offers an exclusive look at Cinema 3000, exploring his musical inspirations and personal philosophy behind each track.
A mix of indie rock and Americana, Save It For Later captures BLUAI’s reflections on life’s highs and lows, blending memories with cinematic storytelling.
Local Natives’ Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn discuss their new LP film and the themes of friendship, change, and nostalgia it captures. Ahead of their London show, they reflect on nearly two decades as a band, the surreal and candid moments on screen, and the bittersweet beauty of growing together.