Ali Shutler
@justdip.bsky.social
Freelance culture writer. Music, gaming, film & tv. he/him
Emo math-rock group Daydream Plus haven't just released a gorgeous debut album – they've also created a chiptune remix that's only available via a fully-functional NES cartridge www.nme.com/features/gam...
This emo band found the nerdiest way to release an album
Daydream Plus' latest is only available via NES cartridge
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Spoke to Lena Raine, Gordy Haab, Austin Wintory, Lorien Testard and Richard Jacques about video game music in 2026 and beyond www.nme.com/features/gam... @awintory.bsky.social
What’s shaping video game music? From AI to the vinyl boom
The biggest and best composers around explain
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In a Cutthroat world, shame are embracing the power of fun www.huckmag.com/article/cutt...
In a Cutthroat world, shame are embracing the power of fun
Huck x SXSW London — Ahead of their headline performance at Village Underground on June 6, Ali Shutler speaks to lead singer Charlie Steen about their…
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When past aspiring rock star self collides with current game dev self, appearing in NME courtesy of @justdip.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥 www.nme.com/features/gam...
![screenshot a section of the Wax Heads NME feature where it has written: “I admit, there probably is an overly romantic idealism about community and music in Wax Heads but bands like Fugazi [whose acclaimed 1990 debut ‘Repeater’ gave the virtual store its name] really meant something to me,” says Somerwolff. “And if we’re making a world where community matters, you have to have some of those values in there. If you didn’t, Wax Heads would feel a little empty.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:deduixfseowdw6vsfbdacbze/bafkreigxhahmhd737puaohm5dposhacd25pit47maiaez7mgtn6u6q5xu4)
Absolutely love all things James Bond so a treat to speak to @davidarnold.bsky.social for this NME piece on ‘First Light’ www.nme.com/features/gam...
Inside Lana Del Rey's era-defining James Bond theme song 'First Light'
Iconic 007 composer David Arnold talks us through their cinematic collab
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Spoke to Lorien Testard about making the breakout gaming soundtrack of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' www.nme.com/features/gam...
How the 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' soundtrack became a breakout smash hit
After dominating awards season and breaking chart records, Lorien Testard is taking his 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' soundtrack on the road
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Playing a game has never felt more like hard work My Crimson Desert review: www.nme.com/reviews/game...
‘Crimson Desert’ review: overwhelmingly ambitious open-world fantasy
Bigger isn't always better
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Did a deep dive into the incredible Life Is Strange soundtracks ahead of Reunion www.nme.com/features/gam...
‘Life Is Strange’s main character is its charming indie soundtrack
Inside the most authentic music project in gaming
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This was a fun one! Spoke to The Traitors’ Jade (season four) and Oyin (Ireland) about how being a video game fan helps with Traitors glory www.nme.com/features/gam...
Why ‘The Traitors’ is easier if you play video games
'Ireland’ winner Oyin and season four finalist Jade explain
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Spoke to Clown about Vernearth, his twisted take on Minecraft. Also got an update on new Slipknot music www.nme.com/features/gam...
Slipknot’s Clown built a dark fantasy ‘Minecraft’ realm to help him grieve
He tells us all about ‘Venearth’ and what’s next in his day job
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INTERVIEW: "Doom: The Dark Ages OST was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox" by Ali Shutler @justdip.bsky.social with Finishing Move via @NME.com www.nme.com/features/gam... Pre-order OST sets: lnk.to/DOOM-TDA-vinyl @doom.com @bethesda.net #doom #doomthedarkages @xbox.com
‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ soundtrack was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox
So many metal greats influenced the score
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Hear me out, Charli XCX's 'Brat' is the Gen-Z equivalent of britpop readdork.com/features/bra...
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Elden Ring: Nightreign was probably the least fun I’ve had with a game in a long time www.nme.com/reviews/game...
‘Elden Ring: Nightreign’ review: hardcore spin-off for the diehards
You're going to need two friends and a lot of patience
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The 1975's 'Notes on a Conditional Form' turns 5: relive our 2020 cover feature from the Dork vault
The 1975’s ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’ turns 5: relive our 2020 cover feature from the Dork vault
Released into a world in turmoil, The 1975’s 'Notes On A Conditional Form' was messy-in-a-good-way, brilliant and overwhelmingly human. Five years on, it’s more vital than ever. To celebrate its anniversary, we’re republishing our original 2020 cover feature – in all its chaotic, confessional glory.
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And there’s also this funny little throwback!
Dork@readdork.com · last yr.Ten years of 'Blurryface': check out this Twenty One Pilots interview from Dork's vault
Spoke to Twenty One Pilot about the making and legacy of Blurryface, which somehow came out ten years ago www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
Twenty One Pilots: How one band became the biggest of the streaming era
Twenty One Pilots were the biggest alternative music success of the streaming era. On the 10th anniversary of that album, Ali Shutler talks to the band about their memories of that crucial time in the...
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Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy Tour was gigantic, but the best thing was how small they made The O2 feel. Review here for Dork, with photos from my brilliant fiancé (who isn’t on BS) readdork.com/live/twenty-...
Twenty One Pilots transform London's O2 Arena into a dystopian theatre of rebellion - Dork
The Clancy World Tour brings stadium-sized spectacle without sacrificing the intimate connection that made the duo stars.
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Dove into the 20 year legacy of God Of War and those iconic scores - with a lot of help from the excellent @bearmccreary.bsky.social and @gkmarino.bsky.social www.nme.com/features/gam...
The “miracle” of ‘God Of War’s music – 20 years since first game
NME talks to composers Gerard Marino and Bear McCreary
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The Last Dinner Party's Lizzie Mayland has a gorgeous solo EP out today - spoke to them about it (and what's next for the band) for Dork readdork.com/features/l-m...
L.Mayland's double life: chart-topping band member by day, folk confessor by night - Dork
While The Last Dinner Party continue to soar, Lizzie Mayland explores intimate acoustic territory on their debut solo EP.
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Spent a morning at Abby Road Studios with Son Lux as they worked on the Thunderbolts* score www.nme.com/features/fil...
How Son Lux brought experimental post-rock energy to Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’
NME went to Abbey Road to hang out with the experimental group
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How Charli XCX dominated 2024 and why the Big Brat Party is just getting started www.standard.co.uk/culture/musi...
Brat's right: how Charli XCX's pop culture movement won't end with 2024
Brat definied 2024, but musicians believe its ethos of confidence, hedonism and messiness will continue to inspire in the coming years
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Big ol' cover chat with Lauren Mayberry for @readdork.com is now available to read readdork.com/features/lau...
Lauren Mayberry: "I needed to prove to myself that I actually had value" | Dork
As she steps out from CHVRCHES, Lauren reveals the struggles, the triumphs, and the unfiltered honesty that fuelled her most personal project yet.
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There’s so much stuff in this issue it’s actually nuts. Full Hype List online in Jan but you can get ahead of the game in here. Plus end of year lists, 2025 previews, bands do Xmas and loads more.
Dork@readdork.com · 2y agoHRRRNK! Our HUGE end of year double issue - featuring the Hype List 2025 - is available NOW. Packed with the best new talent for the year ahead, you can grab a copy and find out more here. readdork.com/news/dork-de...
