George Ward

4 days ago | clunkmag.com | George Ward

Have A Nice Life | DeathcrashThe Marble Factory, Bristol19th June 2025Photography by Tabatha GibsonFreelance journalist and online editor for CLUNK. Can be found out and about in Bristol, finding cheap records or having a pint on King Street. Bristol’s Marble Factory, twinned with the club Motion, is one of the city’s most iconic venues. It was the location of many of our first Bristol gigs and club nights and is sadly the latest casualty in a worrying number of closing venues in the UK.

1 week ago | clunkmag.com | George Ward

Freelance journalist and online editor for CLUNK. Can be found out and about in Bristol, finding cheap records or having a pint on King Street. In 2024, it was not really a possibility to make it through a day without hearing about Charli XCX. Though existing on the edges of mainstream pop, Charli was always at the cutting edge of more experimental pop, through her experiments with hyperpop and collaborations with producers such as SOPHIE and A.G. Cook. But, with ‘brat,’ everything changed.

1 week ago | clunkmag.com | George Ward

Freelance journalist and online editor for CLUNK. Can be found out and about in Bristol, finding cheap records or having a pint on King Street. On Friday 13th June, Outbreak Festival broke out of Manchester for its first event in London. Taking place in Victoria Park amongst the other Lido festival dates, Outbreak showed off some of the biggest hardcore, hip-hop and indie rock names, with a few curve balls thrown in for good measure.

2 weeks ago | clunkmag.com | George Ward

Freelance journalist and online editor for CLUNK. Can be found out and about in Bristol, finding cheap records or having a pint on King Street. Having been to so many noisy punk gigs, there is something so refreshing and light about seeing a proper pop one. And, thankfully, Magdalena Bay do not hold back on their poppiness.

2 weeks ago | clunkmag.com | George Ward

Freelance journalist and online editor for CLUNK. Can be found out and about in Bristol, finding cheap records or having a pint on King Street. We’re extremely lucky to live in the UK with so many small festivals on offer every year, showcasing the huge amount of new music around the country. But, as we’re all far too aware, it is a highly difficult time for grassroots venues and festivals, with many having to close their doors every year.