Victoria Simmonds is a multi-talented British artist who has made waves in the music and entertainment industry. Growing up in the serene New Forest, Victoria was introduced to music at a young age and became an active member of her school's orchestra and choruses. Her passion for music was ignited during a memorable performance at the Winchester Cathedral. In 2000, Victoria moved to France with her...

With the arrival of Archers New Rival and their single "Direction", I found myself tracing the jagged line of a crack in my ceiling, letting the melody dictate exactly how much that imperfection bothered me. The track initiates with a deception a clean, resonant melancholy that feels safe before suddenly mushrooming into a thick, distorted wall of heavy texture. It reminds me, oddly enough,...