music, fashion, and pop culture - madeline anderson

Noctis’ Primavera Sound 2026 Playlist

The countdown is on to Primavera Sound 2026, which returns to Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona on 4 June. After leaning heavily into pop in 2025, when headliners included Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan, the festival is returning to its roots with an eclectic mix of alternative royalty and fresh faces dotted across the bill. Headliners range from pop ingénue Addison Rae and Barcelona’s own Bad Gyal to legacy heavyweights Massive Attack and The Cure, the former making a highly anticip...

MUNA Make It Too Hot To Think Straight

MUNA are certainly no strangers to extreme heat. The Los Angeles-based trio – made up of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson – travel the world playing to festival crowds in peak summer temperatures and deal in SoCal sun on a daily basis. Their latest album, Dancing on the Wall, opens with ‘It Gets So Hot’, a slow-burn dance track about, well, being hot.

“It gets so hot I can’t think straight,” vocalist Gavin sings above thumping synths, speaking directly to the souls of everyone...

ADÉLA Versus the Machine

Towards the end of her whirlwind second headline show at the Lower Third in Central London, ADÉLA takes a breather and sits on the stage. “I’m new to touring, and I’m tired,” she laughs. If you’ve been to the Lower Third, you’ll know visibility in the 200-capacity room is low — the stage is barely a metre high, making it difficult to catch the action if you’re anywhere past the first few rows. By taking a seat, ADÉLA inadvertently disappears from view for most of the room, prompting the crowd to...

Greentea Peng Live At O2 Academy Brixton

Greentea Peng has a lot of love for Brixton. As she plays her headline show at the O2 Brixton Academy on Friday 9 May, she checks in regularly, echoing her appreciation for the hometown crowd. “I love you, Brixton,” she says in between songs. “I feel overwhelmed right now.”

Located just off the hustle and bustle of Brixton Road, the iconic venue isn’t too far from Greentea’s doorstep. The artist – real name Aria Wells – is from Bermondsey, though neither locale is among those namechecked in h...

Goldlink is Back in His Bag on ‘ENOCH’

“People are dancing,” DMV rapper Goldlink observes as he surveys a room full of people gathered for an exclusive first-listen of his new album, ENOCH. “This is the point,” he proclaims. “This was the whole point.”

ENOCH finds Goldlink doing what he does best – blending hip hop with unpredictability, energy, and good vibes. The album is the rapper’s first full-length project since 2021, and follows a brief period of retreat. “I’ve been on a hiatus for a second, just to try and perfect this th...

You’re invited to Gizzi Erskine’s ‘Messy Lunch’

In her deliciously stylish new YouTube series and podcast, Messy Lunch, chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine merges the two great loves of her life: food and music. At a time when restaurants are constantly fighting for social media real estate, the show provides a vital platform for London’s most talented chefs to showcase their craft, while inviting the music industry’s most notable names through the door as patrons. Co-hosted by Erskine and former music journalist and Time Out London restaurant...

LUEDER ‘CONVIVIUM’ | SS26

Marie Lueder presented her eponymous label’s SS26 collection on Saturday, September 20, bringing her blend of past and present back to London Fashion Week after debuting in 2024. The collection, titled Convivium, marked a welcome return for the Hamburg-born, London-based designer, who has cultivated a cult following for reinterpreting medieval motifs into futuristic silhouettes — what she calls “mental armour.”

Guests entered the runway set to find chairs scattered, shattered glass on the flo...

Fashion Scout Ones to Watch | SS26

On Saturday 20 September, Fashion Scout’s annual Ones To Watch runway celebrated a fresh roster of international designers hailing from Armenia, Dubai, Libya, London, Thailand, and the USA. The catwalk came alive with boundless personality and charm, each designer drawing on their own cultural identity and signature techniques. Now in its 13th year, the Ones To Watch show continued to highlight the interplay between ingenuity and authenticity, spotlighting the LFW 2025 cohort: Jaoka Kaokha, Ruaa...

Lou Phelps - interview for Noctis Magazine 'The Unity Issue'

For the Unity Issue, we catch up with Lou as he embarks on the next phase of his career, from creative inspiration, embracing identity through multilingual rap, and his creative partnership with his brother, Kaytranada.

A Look Back At Jazz Café Festival 2025

The Jazz Café Festival returned in 2025 for its sophomore year, bringing another wave of eclectic performances to Burgess Park on Sunday 3 August. Headlined by Masego, the second iteration of the festival brimmed with promise, building on the solid foundation laid in 2024 with bigger stages, smoother logistics, and even greater sonic variety. It’s quickly cementing itself as a must on London’s busy summer festival calendar, offering a more laid-back alternative for those craving the atmosphere b...

JENN LEE – THE ZIPPER BETWEEN PROTECTION AND FLOW | SS26

Jenn Lee has long had one foot in the digital realm. The Taipei-based designer frequently works at the intersection of fashion and technology, propelling her namesake brand forward with a singular approach to craftsmanship, sustainability, and virtual reality. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the brand took things a step further, partnering with fashion-tech startup Portal:M to create a hybrid physical-digital showroom at London Fashion Week, where it unveiled its SS26 collection.

Rather...

Frozemode Live At O2 Academy Brixton

Denzel Curry’s headline show at the O2 Academy Brixton on 18 June is a 4D experience, and Curry looks right at home. “It’s hot in here,” he says. “It feels like Florida.”

It’s utterly sweltering in the room – there’s barely any air to breathe on the balcony, much less down in the pit, where hundreds of fans are gathered to watch the Carol City rap pioneer play his latest record, King of the Mischievous South Volume 2. Close your eyes, and you’re in Florida, minus the easy beach access and ai...

5ELEVEN Magazine

A History of Irish Linen for 5ELEVEN Magazine 'The Britannia & Éire Issue'

For 5'ELEVEN Magazine's Britannia & Éire Issue, I spoke to several designers working with one of Ireland's most storied textiles – linen. I explore the history of the textile and its meaning in Ireland, as well as how a crop of contemporary designers are bringing traditional craftsmanship into work.

Natasha Zinko ‘PLASTIC’ | SS25

“You’re messing with nature.” “Well, nature messed with me.” The opening dialogue of the soundscape at the Natasha Zinko SS25 runway show slices through the room like a scalpel, introducing the crowd to the collection’s ethos: if plastic is everywhere, why do we try so hard to hide it?

This season, the Ukrainian-born, London-based designer offers an antidote to the culture of secrecy that surrounds modern beauty standards, and the lengths people are willing to go to achieve them. The col...

An Electrifying Evening: Moonchild Sanelly Live at Village Underground

It’s difficult to know where to begin when describing Moonchild Sanelly’s headline show at the Village Underground in London on 26 March. The evening had everything you could want in a live performance, it almost felt more akin to a fine-tuned variety show. Moonchild overflows with talent, and has the repertoire to match, bolstered by her most recent LP Full Moon, which dropped in January. The multihyphenate South African artist sings, raps, and speaks in a mix of English and her native Xhosa ov...

5ELEVEN Magazine

Interview with Mathilda Gvarliani

Mathilda Gvarliani is living her dream. From the mountains of her home country, Georgia, to the runways of Paris, she has already achieved so much at just 20 years old with a truly global career as one of fashion’s most sought-after models. Her journey to date has seen her grace the cover of Vogue twice and lead Chanel’s latest campaign for its Chance fragrance. Gvarliani, who hails from Tbilisi, has also won the attention of fashion’s most prominent brands, including Dior, Gucci, Isabel Marant...

Balming Tiger Mesmerise Crowds Live at Heaven

When I arrive under the arches to watch Balming Tiger play a sold out show at Heaven, I can barely squeeze into the room. The band aren’t anywhere to be seen yet, but the crowd is already alive – people are craning their necks and adjusting their positions to be able to catch the best glimpse of the self-proclaimed ‘alternative K-pop’ collective, who are widely known for their genre-defying catalogue, frenetic live performances, and distinct visual identity.

Hailing from South Korea, Balming...

Live At Jazz Cafe Festival 2024

In its 35-year history, there isn’t much the Jazz Cafe hasn’t done. Situated deep in the cultural heart of Camden, the iconic venue has hosted legends, launched careers, and permanently woven itself into the tapestry of London’s live music scene. It has morphed into your favourite musician’s favourite music venue – some of today’s brightest stars love playing the 500-capacity space, despite being more than capable of packing out larger rooms. One of the Jazz Cafe’s best selling points is its uni...

POET-LAB: ‘RESISTANT WHEN OPPOSITES BREAK’ | SS26

For POET LAB’s creative director Giuseppe Iaciofano, inclusivity and ethical responsibility carry equal weight. The Italian designer sees the two as inseparable — stitched together into the fabric of every garment crafted by the London-based brand, which champions self-expression and rejects imposed norms. POET LAB’s SS26 collection, unveiled on the penultimate day of London Fashion Week, powerfully embodies this ethos, tracing a journey from fracture to freedom. ‘Resistant When Opposites Break’...

Olli Hull Breathes New Life Into Past Work with Collection: Somethings Old, Somethings New

For artist Olli Hull, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword: it’s an ethos, ingrained into every creation with intent, purpose, and commitment.

The London-based artist and designer has built his namesake brand to be fully eco-conscious and, in the spirit of honouring this commitment, elected to breathe new life and upcycle his existing garments as part of new collection, ‘Somethings Old, Somethings New’. In this collection, Hull continues to unify art and fashion – blurring the lines between...

Darling Magazine

An Abridged History of Tennis Fashion

When it comes to the crossover between professional sports and fashion, you would be hard pressed to find a more influential sport than tennis. Fashion trends have been cropping up on tennis courts for well over a century, introducing us to a number of now ubiquitous clothing items like the tennis skirt or polo shirt. As an individual sport, tennis affords players a lot of opportunities to showcase their personal styles and identities, creating space for athletes to capture p...

FJU Talents | SS25

This season, FJU Talents, a platform dedicated to displaying emerging designers from Taiwan, presented a dreamy look into the worlds of four up-and-coming names: Chi Li, Shun An Chen, DIN, and Chi An Lee. Sponsored by The College of Fashion and Textiles, the annual runway presentation is aimed at enhancing the strength of the school’s most talented alumni, whilst also boosting their exposure on the global stage. Prior to the show, I sense a buzz – FJU Talents is known for showcasing some of the...

5ELEVEN Magazine

Sara Prentice

Among the bright lights of Mayfair, Garrard’s flagship store is a beacon to the glamour. The grandiose exterior practically sparkles and is lit up like a palace. Some might say it looks fit for a queen and it is anything but an exaggeration to say that the exterior of the home one of Britain’s most historic fine jewellery brands is one fit for the bold creations that have been coming to life within its walls since 1735. And inside one can find Sara Prentice. She has served as Garrard’s creative...

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