Musings from the MEANS editor…

  • MEANS 5: out now!

    MEANS 5: out now!

    Issue of 5 of MEANS is out now! Dissonant Laws explores the complex relationships between creativity, dissonance and law. We have curated an international range of artists exploring the theme across a myriad of… Read more

  • MEANS MAGAZINE: top community music picks of 2025

    MEANS MAGAZINE: top community music picks of 2025

    The final in our three ‘top picks of 2025’ this time drawn from the MEANS community itself: a list of favorites put together by the various writers, supporters and artists who have been part… Read more

  • DISTANT ANIMALS: top music picks of 2025

    DISTANT ANIMALS: top music picks of 2025

    The second of our artist-curated lists, this time from the avant-garde composer and Difficult Art and Music label boss, Distant Animals. 18 selections covering experimental electronic, contemporary classical, punk, folk, minimal, improv, and more. … Read more

  • HEAVY CLOUD: top music picks of 2025

    HEAVY CLOUD: top music picks of 2025

    Like any respectable music journalist, MEANS have waited until we’re firmly in the throes of January before reflecting on the year gone. To sort through the gargantuan variety of music thats wound up in… Read more

  • Featured Artists #4: Adrian Riley / Serena Killen

    Featured Artists #4: Adrian Riley / Serena Killen

    MEANS once again shares the work of two exciting grassroots artists. This post marks the fourth of our new online series, where we showcase two artists whose work we particularly admire. Check them out… Read more

  • We move we make in tune in time.

    We move we make in tune in time.

    Bodies. Beats. Being. An extended discussion on musickality with John garner and Alex Herod. [Press] Play. JG: When I began violin lessons aged seven, I was, without knowing it, initiated into the world of… Read more

  • Featured Artists #3: Zoë Douglas-Cain / Adarsha Ajay

    Featured Artists #3: Zoë Douglas-Cain / Adarsha Ajay

    MEANS once again shares the work of two exciting grassroots artists. This post marks the third of our new online series, where we showcase two artists whose work we particularly admire. Check them out… Read more

  • Featured Artists #2: Kate Fallon-Cousins / Crisia Constantine

    Featured Artists #2: Kate Fallon-Cousins / Crisia Constantine

    MEANS is excited to share the work of two more fantastic grassroots artists. This post marks the second of our new online series, where we showcase two artists whose work we particularly admire. Check… Read more

  • Featured Artists #1: Susan Plover / Madeleina Kay

    Featured Artists #1: Susan Plover / Madeleina Kay

    MEANS explores the work of two exciting visual artists MEANS constantly has an ear to the ground for contemporary artists working across a range of disciplines. This post marks the first of our new… Read more