Welcome to the first edi�on of the Headshot Music digital magazine. This is more of a test issue, as I’ve only been using the so�ware for a couple of weeks, and I’ve not had �me to make a full-sized magazine. So over �me, a few ideas will develop, as will the look of the mag… So in this issue, there’s a couple of interviews, and a dozen or so reviews. From July there will be a Punk column, a regular World Cinema feature, scene reports, news updates etc… and we’ll �e in a few features via radio broadcasts and podcasts… So plenty to look forward to… hopefully… So why am I doing this magazine? Well, I’ve been in lockdown since the first week of March. The “Boss Lady” has asthma, so we can’t take any chances, health wise, so we’ll probably be in lockdown un�l September, as things stand now. No-one knows how this pandemic will play out, but we have to err on the side of cau�on. In the first 3 months of lockdown, I’ve managed to completely fuck up my sleep pa�ern, which is just now returning to normal. A�ernoon naps are on the way out. I put on 7lbs in the first month, due to my not very fantas�c diet and as I have no set rou�ne, I’ve become extremely lazy. So this magazine is mainly to give me a set rou�ne. I’ve worked from home for almost 10 years and I always had set work �mes, but it didn’t take long for that to unravel. Now with the magazine, I’ll hopefully improve my mental health, as well as promo�ng some good music. Finance wise, I have to go with the cheapest op�on for now. So a free download via DropBox and an online version, supported by (the hos�ng company) site adverts. As I write this, I’ve not used the online op�on yet, so I hope that works out ok. In �me, as financial burdens are removed, I can create a sexy looking flip book version, but that’s a fewmonths away. Content wise, there aren’t a lot of rules. If I like it, I’ll include it, basically. But the core of the magazine will be a mix of Metal, Industrial and EBM. As I’ve men�oned there will be a regular Punk feature and we’ll dip our toes into the Alterna�ve scene. But if, for example, The Specials released a new album, I’ll happily review that alongside Slayer, or Nick Cave. I’ve changed my mind so many �mes over this, but the magazine will be monthly, out on the 1st . And then a�er that, it’ll be July 1st , August 1st etc… of each month (because that’s easier to remember). But as I didn’t have �me to make a full sized mag this month, there will be an extra issue out on June 15th If you want to get in touch with me over anything, all the contact details are on page 31. So many thanks for checking out Issue One… and if you like what you see, please spread the word Cheers Steve June 1st 2020
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