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Irish Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Ten Minutes with... Lex Bucha
DUBLIN-based indie pop artist Lex Bucha has released his debut EP, Painless Mode. This week he took time out to talk to The Irish Post... What are you up to? Right now, I'm in Dublin and I am enjoying this beautiful whirlwind of writing, recording, and releasing music that feels like my most personal work yet. I just released my debut EP Painless Mode —it's mostly about moments of confronting emotions I have tried to bury, and it's been amazing seeing how people have connected with it. I've also been collaborating with other artists and producers across Europe, jumping between writing camps, and soaking up as much creative energy as I can. And yes… more music is on the way very soon! How would you describe your music? I'd say it's like a heart-to-heart conversation—emotional, a little vulnerable, but wrapped in melodies that make you want to sing along (or maybe cry on a dancefloor!). It's a blend of electro-pop, alt-pop, and singer-songwriter vibes. If you imagine Troye Sivan and The 1975 sitting down for coffee and writing songs together… it might sound something like that. Which piece of music always sends a shiver down your spine? Breathe Me by Sia. Every single time. It's like the soundtrack to every heartbreak and every healing moment I've ever had. There's something about how fragile and raw it is that never fails to hit me right in the chest. Tearjerker every time I listen. Which musician or singer has most influenced you? Robyn, without a doubt. She has this magical way of writing songs that are devastating and euphoric at the same time. I love how she's never afraid to be vulnerable, but she also makes you want to dance through your feelings - which honestly sums up how I try to approach my own music too. What's on your smartphone playlist at the minute? It's a bit chaotic—in the best way! I've been obsessed with RAYE's latest album (absolute masterpiece), Lana Del Rey for those late-night city walks, and Orla Gartland, who always nails that perfect mix of clever lyrics and catchy melodies. Oh, and I'm forever looping some classics like HURTS and Shakespeare's Sister. My playlists are basically an emotional rollercoaster. What are your favourite lyrics? Oh, this one's tough because I'm a total lyrics nerd! But I always go back to: 'I'm a crumpled up piece of paper lying here / 'Cause I remember it all too well' from Taylor Swift's All Too Well.' It's so simple but gut-wrenching. She somehow captured heartbreak in one line. What are your family roots in Ireland? My roots are split between Ireland, the UK and Malta, which basically means I have a deep love for storytelling, a strong cup of tea, and a pastizzi! In Ireland, my family are based around Antrim, but I have become a Dubliner over the past five years of living here - you've probably seen me hanging around Stoneybatter, especially if you've been in the Belfry recently. What is your favourite place in Ireland? Donegal - hands down. It feels like the edge of the world, in the most magical way. The scenery is breathtaking, and there's such a sense of calm there - it's like everything else just fades away. Plus, the music scene there is incredible. It's where I go to reconnect with myself and get inspired. Shout out to Dungloe. What has been your favourite venue? The Workman's Club (the cellar room) in Dublin will always be special to me. There's just something about the energy in that room - it's intimate, raw, and there's this beautiful connection between the artist and the audience. I love the lightening and decor there also. Have you a book that has been a major influence on you? The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron completely changed how I approach creativity. It taught me to let go of perfectionism and just make things - whether it's a messy lyric idea or a fully-formed song. It's like therapy in book form for artists. Which living person do you most admire? Sandra Bullock. She's funny, brutally honest, and completely herself, both on and off camera. I admire how she's built her career by staying true to her weird, wonderful self. Miss Congeniality is my favourite movie ever. Which trait in others do you most admire? Kindness. It's the quiet superpower that makes the world a better place. You can tell a lot about a person by how they treat others when no one's watching. I always try to be kind to everyone. What would be your motto? 'Feel it fully, then let it go.' It's how I try to approach life - and songwriting! I process things with my songwriting - but its important to close the door on the pain once you have got it out. What's the best advice you've ever been given? 'Don't wait for permission.' That one really stuck with me. In music, in life, in everything—you have to trust yourself and just go for it, even if it feels scary. In terms of inanimate objects, what is your most precious possession? My lyric notebook. It's full of messy scribbles, half-finished verses, and random thoughts. Honestly, it's probably the closest thing I have to a diary. If I ever lost it… I'd cry. Also my phone - guilty of needing it for everything in my life lately. What's best thing about where you live? The cafes - Stoneybatter is full of them. I love a good Italian bite from Mooz or baked good from The Green Door. Recommend also Sorrento for a good baked good if you can catch them open! . . . and the worst? Definitely the rain! It's Dublin - it's like a surprise guest that just never leaves. I love a cosy rainy day every now and then, but sometimes it feels like we're living inside a cloud. What's the greatest lesson life has taught you? That nothing stays the same forever—everything shifts, evolves, and moves forward. Learning to ride those waves instead of fighting them has been a huge lesson for me. What do you believe in? I believe in the power of music to heal and connect people. It's this magical language that brings us together, even when words fail. Who/what is the greatest love of your life? Music. It's been with me through every heartbreak, every celebration, every big moment. It's more than just something I do—it's a part of who I am. I feel lucky to be in a position to release music. See More: Dublin, Lex Bucha, New Release
Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Kendrick Lamar and SZA review — when one artist outshines the other
Co-headlining performances are a tricky business — one of the artists is almost inevitably going to outshine the other. At Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona in June, Troye Sivan's sections during Charli XCX's headline set often felt like ad breaks. The same was true of many of the R&B star SZA's moments during her sold-out concert with the rapper Kendrick Lamar at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tens of thousands of fans bounced ecstatically to Lamar's meticulous, exhilarating delivery before popping out for a drink when SZA appeared. It seems her disappointing turn as Glastonbury headliner in 2024 wasn't a one-off. It didn't help that the drums were too loud for the majority of the show, often drowning out her vocals, nor that she missed out a few of her best tracks, such as Supermodel and Prom. Her penchant for dressing as an insect is interesting (she has said that this stems from her view that 'being a person is daunting'), and there was added excitement when she flew up as a butterfly for Nobody Gets Me. I was less sure about the giant ant she sat on during Kitchen, which stayed stationary until her dancers rolled it around a bit. She and Lamar do have one of the biggest hits in the pop canon together: the hopeful, romantic belter All the Stars, which they delivered from opposite sides of the stadium, facing each other on raised platforms. But are they friends? When did they meet? They gave no context for their decision to tour together; even if the motive was purely financial (and it is the highest grossing co-headlining tour yet, earning $254 million on its North American leg alone), they could have dressed it up with at least a hint of a story. • Read more music reviews, interviews and guides on what to listen to next Thankfully Lamar was brilliant as ever, playing on his continuing beef with fellow rapper Drake — the latter is suing Universal Music Group for defamation over Lamar's Grammy-winning track Not Like Us — and showing cheeky video clips of him at a mock deposition between songs. The feud may be petty, but Lamar's response in music has led to some crackers: the fiery, pyrotechnic-fuelled Like That was a standout. Of his older work, Backstreet Freestyle from 2012 was enhanced by exquisitely timed performances by his dancers, as was Money Trees and Humble. The Black Lives Matter anthem Alright hit as hard as ever. A band on stage wouldn't have gone amiss, especially for the piano riffs in Reincarnated. But in the end, less than two weeks after Drake's underwhelming gigs at the London festival Wireless, Lamar has once again firmly established himself as the superior artist.★★★☆☆Kendrick Lamar and SZA perform at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, tonight, @timesculture to read the latest reviews
Vogue
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Troye Sivan on Creating 'Enduring Beauty' With Henry Zankov
If you spend a certain amount of time online, odds are you've seen a photo—or a video, or both—of Troye Sivan's impeccably decorated home in Australia. It's been the subject of a much-discussed feature by Architectural Digest and served as the backdrop for countless TikToks by both the pop star and his oftentimes viral siblings. Soulful is perhaps the best word to describe the decor—equal parts playful and mature, full of lush organic and natural textures with modern and even brutalist touches. This is the quality Sivan made sure to harness when he launched his lifestyle label, Tsu Lange Yor, almost two years ago. Today, he's expanding into textiles with an assist from New York-based designer Henry Zankov. Troye Sivan Photo: Pablo De Pastors The project was a natural expansion for Sivan. Sitting in the pop stars home is a blanket by the designer. 'I bought one of Henry's blankets years ago and it's still one of my favorite things I own,' Sivan says. 'I draped it over the sofa on the day I moved in, and it's become part of the fabric of the home. I'm excited for the Tsu Lange Yor throw to be that for someone else.' Zankov and Sivan met over Instagram during the pandemic, before the designer's eponymous label became a name to know in New York and its founder the recipient of the American Emerging Designer of the Year Award at the 2024 CFDA Awards. (A confirmation of Sivan's good eye for fashion, if there were any doubts.) Sivan was sitting in the crowd the evening Zankov took home that award, he said, so when he decided to explore expansion for Tsu Lange Yor, Zankov was top of mind. The throw. Photo: Pablo De Pastors Photo: Pablo De Pastors
ABC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Drifting Clouds will play at the NIMAs in 2025
This week's Feature Artist doubles up as our 2025 NIMAs Competition winner. Taking out the Unearthed competition winning spot to play at the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), put your hands together for… Drifting Clouds Meet the artist who only has one song out, but hundreds of thousands of views online, tens of thousands of monthly listeners on streaming services, multiple triple j staff five star reviews on the Unearthed website and a follow from the Troye Sivan (!!!) Project of Yolngu musician Terry Guyula, this force of nature first caught our attention through his debut upload just a few weeks ago. Singing in his first language, Liyawulma'mirr-Djambarrpuyngu his song 'Bawuypawuy' is not only closely aligned to who he is as an artist but ultimately, who he is as a person. Blowing us away with its uniqueness, character and charm, it rained in multiple glowing reviews on the triple j Unearthed website amongst plenty of stars also. It's a project rooted in intentionalism. Creating music for his background and story 'who I am, where I come from,' Drifting Clouds exists to 'make people feel love, power, spiritual' and above all… 'happy'. With plenty of live experience under his belt, Drifting Clouds is more than ready to enchant the NIMAs audience with his magic. It's the event that brought Thelma Plum to tears in 2023; 11 years after winning the triple j Unearthed competition to play at the event, she won the award for Album Of The Year . Who knows, maybe Drifting Clouds could be at the start of writing a similar story? We can't wait to watch history in the making! For more info about the NIMAS head here.
Evening Standard
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Heartstopper's Sebastian Croft: ‘Why Pride mattered more than ever in 2025'
From that moment, it has become an annual tradition to see them tackle Pride together — this year, to the delight of their millions of combined followers, fans could find them in a specific place: selling merch out of a converted horse trailer on Soho's Greek Street. You couldn't miss it, as artist Jack Taylor Lovatt had scrawled, in his signature lettering, the words 'Queer Past' across it. The T-shirts, caps and jumpers they are selling were long set to be the status symbols of London Pride 2025 (they've already been spotted on Troye Sivan, David Tennant and Jessie Ware) and bear the same slogan; part of a new capsule collection from Croft's charity Queer Was Always Here, which he founded with the Canadian actor Connor Jessup, 31, in 2022. It began with a one-off T-shirt featuring two kissing dinosaurs, named Dylan and Derek, and was sold in partnership with Choose Love, the 2015-founded charity formerly known as Help Refugees.
