In a sporadic style switch up - Lina takes a deep dive into Linkin Park’s new album ‘From Zero’ with music journalist Emma Wilkes, who’s had bylines in the likes of DIY, Kerrang, and NME just to name a few.

The album has been a hot topic since it was announced that Dead Sara’s former singer Emily Armstrong would be joining Linkin Park. After the passing of iconic frontman Chester Bennington in 2017, and the subsequent departure of longtime drummer Rob Bourdon, many fans thought this marked the end. They were wrong.

Does ‘From Zero’ signal a new beginning for Linkin Park?

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For the grand tenth episode of Creative License, I sit down for a chat with none other than killer grunge duo Fräulein.

Since forming in 2021, Fraulein have released a string of luscious, angsty tunes, with 2023 EP Pedestal blasting the duo onto the music scene. 2023 saw the duo embarking on a tour supporting Big Joanie across Europe last October, and an explosive UK tour promoting the release of their EP Pedestal!

Somehow managing to balance angst with fragility and emotional candidness, the pair have reached stunning new heights with Their latest effort, mini-album Sink or Swim, feels like their most assertive body of work yet, filled with the experimental time signatures, chunky riffs, and lyrical vulnerability we have become so familiar with. With an array of critical acclaim and support from major platforms like Rolling Stone and Clash, Fraulein’s progression is in full swing. Celebrating the release of Sink or Swim, the band are playing a number of shows this summer across the UK and Europe, headlining and supporting The Kills.

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Lizzie Esau is a single-handed alt rock powerhouse from Newcastle. Taking inspiration from big names like Wolf Alice, Radiohead, and Beabadoobee among a few, Lizzie has established a sound over the last couple of years as distinctively dynamic, vibrant, and filled with heart.

In recent years, Lizzie has cemented herself as one to watch, having supported the likes of Baby Queen, The Amazons, and Upsahl. She’s taken the stage at festivals like BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Boardmasters, and many more. Earlier this year, Lizzie supported indie-rock trio Swim School on their headline UK tour!

In this episode, Lizzie and I chat about her latest release 'Wait Too Late', upcoming music, and studio shenanigans!

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