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Luke Ballance

Luke Ballance

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Freelance Music Journalist and Copywriter, Freelance

England, London

Biography

London-based freelancer Luke Ballance has written for Genius, Clash Magazine, Dummy Mag, Gigwise and The Line of Best Fit among other publications, typically penning a variety of album reviews, live reviews and artist interviews. Outside of his writing, Luke runs an independent record label, Rosebank, which has seen releases from multiple Lord of the Mics alumni as well as the genre-defining More Fire Crew. Its first three releases have received support from the likes of Spotify, BBC Radio 1Xtra, Shazam and GRM Daily.

Final Covers

Rap , Post Punk , Indie Pop, Grime, UK Bass , Music , R&B, Alt Rock , Drill

Doesn’t Cover

Budget travel

Content

Total articles 53

  • 30 Must-Hear Albums from 2023 So Far

    By Luke Ballance| richesse.media@ Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year already? There’s been so much new music it’s been hard for anyone to keep up with, so we’ve conveniently rounded up 30 of our favourite albums released between January and June in this unabashedly eclectic list.

    By Luke Ballance · richesse.media

    Jul. 31, 2023

  • “I’ve Never Seen The Easy Way Out” CLASH Meets Hak Baker

    By Luke Ballance| Clash Verified It’s the night before his debut appearance at Bristol’s FORWARDS Festival and Hak Baker seems at peace with himself. It’s clear that the East London songwriter’s fervour for introspection, both in life and through his music, has inspired some serious soul-searching, and the momentary respite of a recent month-long break in Colombia, as described to Mike Skinner in Clash’s Issue 127, seems to have been just what the doctor ordered.

    By Luke Ballance · Clash

    Sep. 04, 2024

  • Wireless 2023 was characteristically unforgettable—but its lineups need a reshuffle | Gigwise

    By Luke Ballance| Gigwise Verified A conflicting affair@ There’s no festival quite like Wireless. Attracting some 50,000 fans to North London over a scorching July weekend to witness some of the world’s biggest names in music, it’s so popular that it necessitates a total rewiring of local transport links in order to safely proceed.

    By Luke Ballance · Gigwise

    Jul. 13, 2023

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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