CONTENTS New Music and Creative Culture <strong>Issue</strong> <strong>75</strong> / <strong>March</strong> <strong>2017</strong> bidolito.co.uk 12 Jordan Street Liverpool L1 0BP Editor Christopher Torpey - chris@bidolito.co.uk Editor-In-Chief / Publisher Craig G Pennington - info@bidolito.co.uk Media Partnerships and Projects Manager Sam Turner - sam@bidolito.co.uk Editorial Assistant Bethany Garrett - editorial@bidolito.co.uk Reviews Editor Jonny Winship - live@bidolito.co.uk Branding and Design Thom Isom - hello@thomisom.com Cover and Editorial Photography Thomas Gill - thomascogill@gmail.com Words Christopher Torpey, Craig G Pennington, Damon Fairclough, Paul Fitzgerald, Rebecca Frankland, Jonny Winship, Sam Turner, Bethany Garrett, Matt Hogarth, Cath Bore, Del Pike, Max Baker, Stuart Miles O’Hara, Dave Tate, Janice Long. Photography, Illustration and Layout Thom Isom, Thomas Gill, John Johnson, Nata Moraru, Keith Ainsworth, Darren Aston, Yetunde Adebiyi, Mike Sheerin, Stuart Moulding, Roger Sinek, Paul McCoy. Distributed by Middle Distance Print, distribution and events support across Merseyside and the North West. middledistance.org.uk The views expressed in Bido Lito! are those of the respective contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the magazine, its staff or the publishers. All rights reserved. 09 / EDITORIAL Editor Christopher Torpey introduces the new Bido Lito! era by looking at the role of independent media in the digital generation. 10 / NEWS The latest announcements, releases and non-fake news from around the region. 12 / ALTERNATIVE FACTS Craig G Pennington asks Professor David Garcia, do we need to become the opposition party? 18 / SLOW JOURNALISM Old news is good news – so says the latest (and slowest) revolution in news coverage. 20 / STREET SCENE Assessing the world of street media through the prism of regional music fanzines. 24 / LOUIS BERRY Walking tall on the road to success with a Scouse superstarin-waiting. 26 / DEEP SEA FREQUENCY Diving deep with a new musical venture that already has a loyal following of ravers. 28 / ASTLES Storytelling and classic songcraft in perfect harmony – meet Southport’s Renaissance man. 32 / SPOTLIGHT We get a closer look at three local artists who’ve been impressing us of late: Danye, Amina Atiq and Pixey. 36 / HANNAH PEEL Ahead of her headline performance at Threshold Festival, the multiinstrumentalist speaks to us about her creative processes. 38 / PREVIEWS Looking ahead to a busy <strong>March</strong> in Merseyside’s creative and cultural community. 42 / REVIEWS The Fall, Reassembled, Slightly Askew, Mall Grab and C Duncan reviewed by our team of intrepid reporters. 54 / THE FINAL SAY Veteran DJ Janice Long on her career in radio and the importance of independence. BIDO LITO! 08