The 405 (magazine)

The 405
Type of site
Online magazine
Available inEnglish
Created byOliver Primus
EditorOliver Primus
URLwww.thefourohfive.com
RegistrationNo
Launched2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Current statusInactive

The 405 was an independent online magazine based in London, operating from 2008 to 2019,[1] concentrating on music and popular culture. It reported primarily on independent music, film, art, technology and fashion.[2]

History

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The 405 was founded in 2008 by Oliver Primus, who remained the editor until the site closed down, and its first article was published on 28 April 2008.[3] The webzine's name derives from a song on Death Cab For Cutie's album We Have the Facts and We're Voting Yes,[4] which itself is a reference to I-405 in Seattle, Washington.[5]

The webzine published independent music reviews, features and interviews. It also published music premieres, exclusive live performances, podcasts, and playlists.

The 405 has partnered with festivals such as Green Man, Iceland Airwaves and Le Guess Who?.[2] It has been recognised by a number of publications such as the BBC,[6] Clash,[7][8] The Daily Telegraph,[9] The Guardian,[10] Pitchfork,[11][12][13][14] Stereogum,[15][16] The Independent[17] and NME.[18][19][20][21]

The 405 closed down on 30 November 2019.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Lock the door, say goodbye". The 405. Archived from the original on 2020-12-06. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "About The 405". The 405. Archived from the original on 2016-11-12. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  3. ^ "There is no beginning to the story". The 405. 28 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2019-01-16. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Interview: Adde Russell". The 405. 12 January 2009. Archived from the original on 2019-01-16. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  5. ^ "An Early Heartbreak Song". iTunes Originals – Death Cab for Cutie (Digital download). Atlantic Records. 12 October 2005.
  6. ^ "Will from The 405 delivers his new music tips". BBC Radio 1. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Notes From The Road: Stagecoach". Clash. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (9 August 2011). "PIAS Warehouse Update". Clash. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  9. ^ Krol, Charlotte (7 November 2017). "Best new music 2017 – Kali Uchis's delectable R&B. Plus Miles from Kinshasa and INHEAVEN". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Six Songs of Me: Rachael Scarsbrook of the 405". The Guardian. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  11. ^ Gordon, Jeremy (10 December 2015). "Spike Lee Slams Chance the Rapper's Chi-Raq Criticism". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  12. ^ Deusner, Stephen M. (19 March 2014). "Lyla Foy: Mirrors the Sky Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  13. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (18 November 2011). "TKOL RMX 8 by Radiohead Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  14. ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (18 November 2011). "New James Blake: "Curbside"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  15. ^ Nelson, Michael (15 July 2016). "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby: Thoughts On The Nielsen Music Mid-Year Report". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  16. ^ Tully Claymore, Gabriela (12 November 2015). "Hear Arca Debut More Mutant Tracks On BBC Radio 1". Stereogum. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  17. ^ Shepherd, Jack (15 December 2017). "Eminem new album Revival released: how to listen, what fans and critics are saying". The Independent. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  18. ^ Reilly, Nick (15 December 2017). "Here's what fans and critics have to say about 'Revival', the new album from Eminem". NME. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  19. ^ Daly, Rhian (29 September 2017). "J.J. Abrams to turn highest-grossing anime film of all-time into live action movie". NME. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  20. ^ Daly, Rhian (21 March 2014). "FKA Twigs, Girl Band and Future Islands added to Primavera Sound 2014 line-up". NME. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  21. ^ Khomami, Nadia (13 January 2015). "XL Recordings denies new Atoms For Peace material after teasing 'save the date' Instagram image". NME. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  22. ^ Primus, Oliver (2019-11-30). "yep, final day of the 405. It's been a wild ride". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
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