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23rd November 2012

THE WEEKND2012’S TRILOGY IS REVIEWED

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MUMFORD&SONS

THIS YEAR’STREND BENDERS

SCARLETTMOSS

OLLYMURSOUR FAVOURITEAVERAGE JOE

“YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO PARTY”

20AMY WICHELOW GOES ON HER MUCH awaited uk tour

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THIS WEEK’S ARTISTS SBTRKT

FRANK OCEANTHE WEEKND

CALVIN HARRISSWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA

FLORENCE WELCHBEYONCE

DRAKEARCTIC MONKEYS

ED SHEERANEXAMPLE

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COVER STORY

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SCARLETT MOSS IS THE ULTIMATE CONTRADICTION. SHE’S THE PLAYFUL, LAID-BACK SWEETHEART WHO DOESN’T GIVE A F**K WHAT ANYONE THINKS. Z MAGAZINE DIGS DEEP INTO THE MIND OF BRITAIN’S BRAND NEW POP STAR.

STAND UP FOR

SCARLETT MOSSOur brand new star

Scarlett peeks her head round the doorway with

the biggest of smiles. Without encouragement she makes her way across the room toward me and the seat awaiting her. “It’s brilliant here!” She grins at me whilst she’s handed a cup of tea. The first thing she does as soon as she’s seated is take her six inch high heels off. Although now a star, little Scarlett Moss still appears lost in the world of fame; she looks around the room expectantly, while I wonder what exactly it is going through her mind. Until she announces, “ugh I’ve had the worst m o r n i n g , missed my train, what a nightmare, feet are killing me, I hope you don’t mind.” Of course I don’t mind. D r e s s e d head to toe in designer, the once ordinary girl looks like a runway model on the road. Her appearance isn’t worn, though

– unlike most stars I chat with, she doesn’t look like she’s been up all night partying. When I question her on this she simply says “I love to party, just not, you know, all the time. But trust me I know how to party, you can’t live without knowing how to party”. Her words seem c a r e f u l l y chosen and she speaks in a calm and collected manner, with this almost giggly playful tinge to it. She’s

the kind of person you want to wrap up in cotton wool and cuddle (of

course, I don’t tell her this). Personally I love Scarlett’s fresh new music, but I always wonder if the big shots can enjoy listening to their own music without cringing? She

tells me, “It’s obviously not the same as listening to someone else’s music – that feels normal. Listening to your own music is like being a judge on x-factor, for yourself! It just makes you criticise every little detail of it, makes me think, damn! Wish I could record that one little bit again. Things that no one else will notice, you know?”.

By this point she’s watching me suspiciously as I take notes, so I’m sure to take note of the fact that Scarlett perhaps isn’t

used to all the publicity of a

famous lifestyle

y e t . W h e n I bring this into

conversation she says “It’s not that I don’t know why there’s so much of

it, because before becoming famous, just like anyone else I read the articles, good and bad, about all my favourite celebs. But I just sometimes forget who I am now, where I am or why I’m there. Like today, I know quite well why I’m here, for you to write about me, right? I just sometimes forget, and it just doesn’t feel like you’re writing about me, it feels like there should be someone else in the room. I

Listening to your own music is like being a judge

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don’t know, maybe, someone more exciting!” Scarlett doesn’t realise what a little gem she is. She appears uncomfortable in her seat directly in front of me and I see her eyes drift towards the bright pink sofa. “Would you rather...” - I don’t even have to finish my sentence before she leaps up and onto the sofa, sprawled out and relaxed, almost as if she is at home. I ask her how the jump from normality to fame has changed her private life, she doesn’t hesitate to reply: “I think some celebrities are far too up on their high horse when

it comes to their private lives. I don’t care what people think of me so the public can find out whatever they want, I mean, as long as it’s true. To be perfectly honest I don’t see my family as much but they accept that I’m just busy, and it makes seeing them that little bit more e x c i t i n g . I’ve made a lot of new friends since I started making music; it’s just so easy to connect with others who do the same things as you. But I’ll never forget who my friends have been the whole time, back when I was just a drunken karaoke singer down the pub!” She giggles in the most endearing way, I struggle to not coo at her. “I’m not currently dating anyone though, so right now it isn’t so difficult for me really. Some would say I have it easy for a celeb, but I guess it’s only the beginning.” I find it interesting that Scarlett mentions the fact that she’s made a lot of new friends; most new celebrities find it’s more of a dog-eat-dog world in the music industry, especially when you’re the newbie, but Scarlett reassures me: “It only gets bitter and unkind if you get in with

those kinds of people. Trust me, there are plenty of famous people I’ve met now who tell me they love my music and I know they’re being honest. That is simply the best feeling, when someone

above you tells you that you’ve done a good job, you really feel like you’re getting a pat on the back. Feels

almost like being back at school, when your favourite teacher says ‘yeah, this is a really good piece of work’ when you’ve tried so hard on something. I put my all into my album, as it is my first, and I must say I’ve had a lot out of it. The clothes and photo shoots and being in hair & make up all still mind blows me. When I walk into a shop full of clothes to die for and realise I’m not just window shopping anymore, I can actually afford these luxuries! Being able to treat my friends and family feels amazing too, giving something back to your number one fans from day one. But it’s not about the fame for me, the money, or the glamour. It might sound like a cliché, but it really is just about doing what I love the most – making music.” I always imagine paparazzi must be the worst

it’s not about the fame or the money, it’s about doing what i love most -

making music

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THE SKELETON OF THE ALBUM

FAVOURITE SONG?HELLO - THE MELODY JUST CAME

TO ME AT 2AM ONE NIGHT, ON THE LONGEST JOURNEY FROM

MANCHESTER TO LONDON ON MY FIRST TOUR!

FAVOURITE COLLABORATION?BRUNO MARS! - TOTAL SWEETIE,

HE’S SO CALM AND EASY TO CHAT WITH, WE HAD SO MUCH FUN

FAVOURITE LYRIC?“I’VE BEEN WAITING ALL NIGHT

FOR YOU TO TELL ME THAT YOU NEED ME” - THOSE ARE MY FAVOURITE TO PERFORM, I CAN PROPERLY LET MY HAIR DOWN

AND SCREAM IT

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possible thing about being famous. “It’s not that bad for me” Scarlett tells me, “Like I don’t really mind being followed...Sometimes. If you just smile and wave, and don’t make a scene about it, then they sort of get bored of you and go away. But you know, in the morning when all I want to do is pop out to buy some milk, it does start to bug me slightly.” Being so new and fresh, Scarlett hasn’t exactly been slated by the media yet. However there have been several rumours about her and Ed Sheeran romancing. “Nothing’s even happened yet!” Scarlett yells at me, giggling, “Everyone’s gonna jinx it if this carries on, we barely know each other yet so we’re you know... taking it slow” she looks

very shy as she speaks about this topic, so I decided to move on. Scarlett’s rather unique in the music industry but everyone must have their influences. “I’ve always loved Jessie J, ever since she became famous I kind of admired her secretly. But the genre of music I actually listen to is quite different. I wouldn’t even call it a specific genre, I like lots of different music.” I’m not particularly surprised by this, I can see the similarities. “You’d probably be surprised by some of the music I like, I can go from rap to rock to a banging dub track. Music amazes me, how there’s something for everyone, such a wide range to choose from. That’s what I hope my albums are like, and will be like in the future”

We’ve all heard the rumours of a clothing line for Topshop, but I wonder how much is true. “We’ve been talking about it, and I’ve had lots of thoughts about it, but nothing’s really official yet.” I can’t put my finger on just what Scarlett’s clothes would look like. She wears all kinds of exciting stuff! “A never ending range of skinny jeans!” Scarlett giggles at me, “I love the peplum trend at the moment, as well as the leather look. But at the same time I’d want to try and throw some daring pieces in there. I call it, ‘the right amount of crazy’. I love clothes that make people stop and stare, and think, ‘I would never have the courage to do that’ but I hope that people will find that courage!”

WHAT TWITTER THOUGHT... @Scarlett@scarlettsbiggestfan: @Scarlett’s album made my entire year!@clarehanington: @Scarlett has way more to show of her talents, I can’t wait for her future work@harveymoore:she’s too good to even put into words, voice of an angel!

@angelosandreou: for a very first album, I’m so

impressed with @Scarlett’s music@amywichelow:

I love @Scarlett! my favourite artist, I’m non-stop listening to her album!!

@conorhoward:chilling and banging out @Scarlett

tunes, big love for her right now