Editor’s Note - Allegra

Music, in my opinion, makes the world go round. With music being a complete and utter expression of creativity and imagination, I have always been obsessed with anything and everything music related. Whether it’s during a conversation with friends, chatting to musicians in the back of hazy venues, or going on internet deep dives about different sound samples (the ‘common loon’s call’ being a particular favourite of mine), I love spending countless hours discussing and re-discussing all things music.

Discovering music journalism, Rare FM, and UnCL, allowed to me not only find a creative outlet, but also to discover a community of people who are as passionate about music as I was. Through the magazine I have had the chance to interview bands at gigs, write concert reviews, work at music conferences, and really feel as though I’m getting to experience the vanguard of the ever-changing and fast-paced musical landscape, especially here in London. With UnCL I have been able to share this passion of music, and over this next year as an editor I am excited to help others cultivate their own musical opinions, thoughts, expressions and ideas. I can’t wait to see all the fantastic pieces you submit!

Allegra

Editor’s Note - Lillie

Music has always been something that has tied my earliest, fondest memories together. It’s given me comfort in all stages of my life and allowed me to discover who I am as a person. As it’s developed, I’ve found so much joy in attending concerts solo, fun music events, and creating the most unique playlists I can for my music. I still remember the first time I saw an artist live, or my first time downloading Spotify. Sometimes, the music feels just as powerful!

Rare FM has allowed me to confidently express my love for music, and UnCL has taken that a whole step further. With a journalistic background, I know how incredible storytelling can be - it can really give voices to people and connect them with each other. With music, it’s even better! I truly think it’s a universal language that everyone can understand. The magazine is a space for music to be heard, felt and shared the way that it was intended. I cannot wait to hear people’s stories and journeys with music, and to see our fellow students freely expressing their relationship with it. I couldn’t be more excited to help build this community and the growth of this amazing music magazine!

Lillie

Editor’s Note - Kai

Music is something that everyone has their own relationship with. Some people may just listen to whatever is on the radio, on their way to work or lectures; for others, it might be something of which they can rack up thousands of minutes, as they always seem to have their headphones on. And for me, I fall into the latter.

Much of my money, is spent on concerts and festivals; much of my time, on the hours in queues outside of my favourite venues; and much of my energy, talking and dissecting music with anyone else who loves it as much as I do.

Rare FM, has given me countless opportunities to explore these interests with like-minded people, and discovering music journalism through UnCL has been an invaluable experience. My involvement with the project last year was rewarding, and being on the committee this year is something that I am very proud of. I want to create a community where we can share ideas, experiences and help the society to carry on expanding and improving – and that starts with you. I can’t wait to hear all of your brilliant ideas and meet you all very soon!

Kai