We’re all about music with scope, and coverage with depth!
SoundScout Magazine is an online magazine celebrating independence, eclecticism, and innovation in music – through speaking with songwriters that aren’t afraid to be themselves and reviewing stand-out alternative music.
We scout out quality independent music for the eclectic listener through in-depth interviews, reviews and reports.
FOUNDER & EDITOR
Edwin Fairbrother
Music Journalist & Writer
Edwin comes from a musical background with his father being a jazz musician throughout the 1970s and 80s; who due to an unfortunate injury in the early 90s had to stop playing the drums. Ed initially graduated from UWE with a Bachelor’s in Media & Cultural Studies in 2011.
Ed graduated from The London College of Music in 2021 with a Master’s degree in Music Industry Management and Artist Development, achieving a distinction grade. Since 2020 he has written pieces for a number of online music publications including Alternative Press, Rave Report, Pipeline Artists, and Klang Magazine to name a few. He has also ventured into creative writing, with poems published in numerous literary journals and magazines – his debut full poetry collection Unhinged & Infatuated is due for publication towards the end of 2026 on Prolific Pulse Press.
During his MA studies he was writing for the music publication at LCM – The MNGR Mag – and was subsequently made chief editor of the student-led print and online magazine. Since then he has worked freelance in the music industry for indie label Unified Songs, as well as creating press releases for independent artists.