digital staff writer and freelance journalist
Olivia Stock is DJ Mag’s digital staff writer. She previously worked as a freelance journalist covering alternative music and culture across print and digital. Her writing can be seen in DIY Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, The Forty-Five, LICKS Mag, and others. Olivia was formerly Editor-in-Chief of the UK’s largest student music magazine, The Mic, as well as working on a freelance basis for a variety of independent record labels and PR firms.
On The Rise with Eaves Wilder: “I never want to be a sad girl again”
Fuelled by a love of Courtney Love and Kathleen Hanna, Eaves Wilder’s music helped liberate her from sadness, she tells Olivia Stock.
“Hooves” is Sir Chloe's slinky ode to setting boundaries
On the road to their debut album, which promises grunge-fuelled brooding and sapphic sketches, Sir Chloe make a pitstop at Satan’s own petting zoo.
Fräulein battle cravings for approval on ‘Pet’
The Irish-Dutch duo launch their 2023 takeover with a grunge-steeped assault on the human psyche.
Lip Filler Wrestle with Metropolitan Existence on ‘Haircut’
London swagger meets digi-dystopian storytelling on Lip Filler’s new anti-gentrification anthem, “Haircut”.
Lambrini Girls fire shots at catcallers on ‘White Van’
The Brighton punx lift the hood on street harassment with ‘White Van’ – a boisterous call-to-arms with a sneering, sultry afterburner.
On the Rise with Molly Payton: “I feel like young women are the heart of the music industry”
Molly Payton is weaving her turmoil into a deftly crafted and introspective catalogue of sad-girl indie-rock.
Cover Inteview: The Murder Capital on Art and Antagonism
For the cover of LICKS Issue #7, Olivia Stock caught up with The Murder Capital’s James McGovern and Cathal ‘Pump’ Roper at the cusp of their second coming to ponder all things existence, connecting with fans in the internet epoch, and what it means to give yourself wholly to your art.
Printed in LICKS Mag: Issue #8.
RIOT’s Albums of the Year 2022: 20-11 (Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Gilla Band, Wunderhorse)
The RIOT team count down their long-awaited 2022 Albums of the Year.
Liam Mour channels malady into melody on “Alone”
On “Alone” the latest drop from his upcoming January EP Angel High, Liam Mour chews over the importance of friendship after a challenging year.
Sharktank sound bright and breezy on “Never Ever Ever”
With airy beats and warming harmonies, ‘Never Ever Ever’ proves that Sharktank couldn’t be further from the ruthless business reality show of the same name.