Written by: Jaylyn Khatthavong Photo Provided By Artist In our childhoods, we are often foretold of the true freedom we will experience as we get older: the freedom to eat what we choose, purchase the items we want without permission, and go where we want to. For many, as we get older we come to the enlightenment of just how far from the truth those statements can be on the arduous journey of comprehending the true essence of what a life well lived is, to be alive free from

Photo Provided By Artist Beneath the teenage angst & heartbreak, a villain’s origin story comes to life in Amelie Jat’s 2023 album, ‘for the plot’. In a new era for the UK-based artist, Amelie’s glittery fusion of alt & pop-punk shines throughout the album, evoking that brooding nostalgia of our teenage years. ‘for the plot’ clutches onto the age where main character energy thrives and drama is everywhere, where the music becomes a big middle finger to anyone and everyone. De