Ali Shutler
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Ali Shutler
@justdip.bsky.social
Freelance culture writer. Music, gaming, film & tv. he/him
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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

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‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ soundtrack was inspired by Black Sabbath, Metallica and Spiritbox
So many metal greats influenced the score
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July 31, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Hear me out, Charli XCX's 'Brat' is the Gen-Z equivalent of britpop

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June 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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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May 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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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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May 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
And there’s also this funny little throwback!
May 16, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Spoke to Twenty One Pilot about the making and legacy of Blurryface, which somehow came out ten years ago

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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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May 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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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May 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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

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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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May 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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

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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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May 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Spent a morning at Abby Road Studios with Son Lux as they worked on the Thunderbolts* score

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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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May 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How Charli XCX dominated 2024 and why the Big Brat Party is just getting started

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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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December 31, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Big ol' cover chat with Lauren Mayberry for @readdork.com is now available to read

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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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December 5, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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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.
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HRRRNK! 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.
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November 29, 2024 at 1:16 PM
It’s a slippery slope #PokemonTCGPocket
November 28, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Really enjoyed Zayn's London headline gig last night - review here for The Standard www.standard.co.uk/culture/musi...

#ZaynSTTSTour
Zayn at Eventim Hammersmith Apollo review: moments of joyous catharsis
The pop star paid tribute to his friend Liam Payne, but the main focus of the night was delivering on the warmth
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November 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Not sure what wizardry they’re pulling, but Kneecap are selling tees for £25 in a branded venue in London?!
November 21, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Let's start as we mean to go on. Wrote about why now is the perfect time for #MyChemicalRomance and #TheBlackParade to make their return for this week's @readdork.com Agenda cover

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November 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM