LOUD Magazine, Issue #2: Editor’s Letter
Posted on: 10 Apr 2020The second edition of 365Bristol's dedicated music magazine, LOUD, is out now.
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Usually, LOUD is a print magazine, but this time, we’re releasing it digitally. Our Editor's Letter explains why.
LOUD Magazine, Issue #2:
Editor's Letter
A lot can happen in a few weeks, but we didn’t expect this.
Not so long ago, we were adding the finishing touches to this magazine, the second edition of LOUD. It was exciting: we’d switched up our design, interviewed fantastic artists and featured innovative projects. We’d talked with people about their plans for 2020, too; including upcoming tours, releases, and parties. It was a true celebration of things to come, and an applause for successes to date. The magazine was due for release on Monday 23 March.
But then things changed – much quicker than we could anticipate. Artists had their upcoming gigs cancelled, venues closed their doors, and projects went on immediate hiatus. And, our advertisers, who help to fund our print run, no longer had events, festivals and entertainment to promote.
It meant that some things discussed in the Spring edition had changed, and, inevitably, would continue to change. It was worrying, upsetting, unclear, but, crucially, these things were happening for the right reasons. It was, and still is, essential to stay safe. So it was decided to put the magazine on hold.
Then we thought: why let it all go to waste? Yes, some things have changed, but others haven’t.
Incredible music, the successes of innovative projects and personal achievements remain, and, in many ways, we need to celebrate them now more than ever.
In LOUD Issue 2, for instance, we get to grips with the solution-focused projects which have prompted real change within the city’s electronic music community. We also meet some of the key figures behind Bristol’s jazz renaissance and delve into brilliant, community-led projects, such as the Bristol Reggae Orchestra.
Elsewhere, LOUD welcomes yet another glorious selection of artist interviews. We catch up with Timedance boss Batu as he celebrates the label’s fifth birthday, have a natter with industrial pop performance artist Lynks Afrikka and hang out with Westcountry songwriter Katy J Pearson.
And so, without further ado, we’re proud to present Issue 2 - in digital form. After all, LOUD’s aim is simple: to make noise about Bristol music.
Stay home and stay safe,
Kate and Matt, Editors
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