Product research: Double page spread

Magazine name: PRIME

Artists name: INK

Headline: Time to spill the Ink

Double page spread headline: Say hello

Introduction:

Get your note pad and pen this is all you need to know about the band on the rise, Ink the

quirky duo known personally as Ryan and Emily born in their hometown of Manchester are

storming the charts with their new single Dive, They are known for their vocals and beats

and the slight 80’s vibe. The pair met back in high school where they found their love for

music, they both went on to study music in college which then lead to a small gig in their

home town where they received phenomenal support from locals, with this boost of

confidence they branched out to support small bands in Manchester where they were

spotted, they were then signed and began their journey to stardom. Since then everything

has happened so fast their popularity got bigger and bigger and are now set to release their

debut album self-titled INK in the following months, also Tour dates were announced last

week for the UK.

We sat down with the two at their tour rehearsals to found out more.

How you taking all this?

Ryan: it’s quite scary actually it still hasn’t sunk in sometimes I wake up and I completely

forget its surreal

Emily: I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it, I mean it’s not something that happens to the

average student

Ink who came up with the name?

Emily: I have to say it was me, to me ink sort of meant writing and creativity I feel like that’s

the sort of thing we want associated with our band

Ryan: As soon as she said it I loved it

Has writing always been a thing you enjoyed?

Ryan: I like telling a story so expressing that through music seemed like an enjoyable way to

spend my time

Emily: Couldn’t think of anything better!

So do you think writing is an important thing for an artist to do?

Emily: Don’t get me wrong writing gives individuality to artists but I love all types of music as

long as I enjoy it I don’t mind

Ryan: I don’t mind as long as it’s a good song

Are you looking forward to your UK tour?

Ryan: Yes! It’s sold out I’m so excited to get the crowd singing along that’s always my

favourite part of a concert

Emily: Seeing everyone in the audience knowing they have took time out of their day to see

us preform is insane

It’s good to see that you are both really focused do you ever feel like It gets too

much?

Emily: I mean yeah of course we have just started out but being focused to me is important

we want to create good quality music, the sound is definitely top priority we want to best for

our fans

Ryan: We are focused we need to be but we still have a good time and have fun making

memoires along the way is a must

How are you parents taking it?

Ryan: My mum gets emotional seeing me on TV and hearing my name she’s proud and I’ve

always wanted to give back, it’s hard not seeing my family I’ve gone nearly as long as two

months it’s hard for them and me

Emily: They are so proud that’s so important to me I want to make them happy and seeing

my family happy is all I need.

All of us at PRIME magazine want to wish you the best of luck with everything and

come see us again when you’re not super busy!

Emily: We will and thank you so much means a lot

Ryan: Thank you!

Review:

“This place is insane” INK shouts out to the crowd, We spent our evening watching INK blow

the roof off Manchester Apollo the mix of beats and acoustic were enough to get the crowd

going, their most popular song ‘Dive’ send the audience into a craze, The look on Ryan and

Emily’s faces were unforgettable as the audience screamed the lyrics back.

They also sang a cover of The 1975’s Settle down with a massive twist, they added their

familiar beats and switched up the vocals made it their own.

The popular pair where nonstop dancing and singing, the interaction with the crowd was a

lovely thing to experience, they constantly thanked and praised the audience, when ‘Open’

began to play the audience fell silent Emily opened the song with her calming voice the

crowd stayed quiet listening to Ryan and Emily harmonise the acoustic guitar echoed filling

the venue with sound when the song came to an end the fans erupted into a frenzy

screaming and chanting their names.

The party filled atmosphere returned as they closed the show with a new song ‘Long night’

the lights flashed and the audience bounced along everyone with a smile on their face