Editor’s Note - Leo

Thanks for taking the time to read Under City Lights.

Last year, I discovered music journalism whilst on exchange at the University of British Columbia, and loved it straight away. For me, it provided both a creative outlet that I was desperately missing and an always welcome opportunity to talk about music, which is what I spend half my time talking about anyway.

Over the next year, I’m hoping we can help as many likeminded individuals as we can to get involved and write about music they love. We’re so privileged to be in such a hugely culturally relevant city, particularly in relation to music, and I really hope we’re able to reflect that this year in our magazine. I’m very grateful to have been elected as co-editor for 2024/25, and I can’t wait to get started.

Best wishes,

Leo

Editor’s Note - Karina

I am honoured to be able to play a part in bringing together uncl this year; It’s such a privilege to be a part of a community like this that allows us to share our love for music with each other and exist in a space that is ever growing and changing whilst never losing its heart of creative freedom and expression. Music started as a form of escapism for me, and then became a creative outlet, and soon after became so much more as I discovered my space within it.

I hope that all of you discover this love like I did (if you haven’t already!) and together we can create something incredible. I’m looking forward to working with all of you to make this magazine a success.

Lots of love,

Karina <3