The Dark Side(s) of K-pop
“I-I-I’m in the stars tonight. So watch me bring the fire and set the night alight…” sang BTS in their 2020 all-English release ‘Dynamite’. And rocket to the stars it…
The Future of TikTok Music
Universal Music Group has pulled all of their tracks from TikTok, meaning classics from the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and The Weeknd are no longer accessible. Since TikTok…
The Culture of Record Buying
As we fully embark into 2024, it is also time to bid farewell to another record-breaking (hopefully not literally) year of vinyl sales. In the UK alone, the BPI (British…
Top 5 Record Stores in Brighton
Walk five minutes in any direction and you’ll be sure to run into one of the many record stores that are scattered around Brighton. From smut record sections to hosting…
AI: The Future of Music?
We’ve all seen your favourite US presidents perform covers on TikTok through the use of AI. But can this technology be used to create new and original pieces of media?…
The Mess We Seem To Make: Raw, Driven and Self-Aware, Crawlers Deliver an Effective Hit to the Heartstrings
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Many people may know Crawlers as the queer-coded, alt-rock band from TikTok. However, on the release of their debut album The Mess We Seem To…
The History of Sussex Music: From Jimi Hendrix to… Nothing?
Written by: Harry Turnbull, Music Editor and Isabella Poderico, Arts Editor Brighton has always had a history of musicality. The beating heart of the city revolves around our small venues…
Prelude to Ecstasy: Majestic, Vibrant, and Frighteningly Real
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ As if from nowhere, Camden veterans The Last Dinner Party have been on everybody’s lips for the best part of a year. After signing a…
Goo Records: The Helping Hand of the Brighton Music Scene
With three universities, one of which is based around music and arts, as well as a slew of grassroots venues, Brighton has become a haven for up-and-coming artists. However, with…
In Conversation with Don Broco: The Birthday Party Tour
In September 2023, Bedford rock band Don Broco released their new single ‘Birthday Party’, a profound and harrowing tale of organising a party for a big birthday that no one…
TikTok’s Dulling Down of Music
Accessibility to music is at an all-time high. The rise of streaming and the availability of music software means listening and creating music is at your fingertips. Social media platforms…
Drake: Man or Meme?
Drake debuted as a musical artist in 2007 with the single ‘Replacement Girl’ which gained little attention. It wasn’t until his 2009 EP So Far Gone that he started to…
In Conversation With Laura Misch
Laura Misch is an innovative, dynamic and imaginative talent. Based in London, Laura greatly emphasises activism for environmental causes in her music, using her Saxophone abilities to curate intricate riffs,…
In Conversation with Youth Sector
One of the less talked about bands in the British music scene, Youth Sector are turning the tide on what is perceived as pop rock. Local to Brighton, they have…
Leave Room For Folklore
This is a death by a thousand cutbacks, by countless noise complaints and escalating operating costs that can’t be covered. The Music Venue Trust revealed to NME that one in…
Lovejoy’s Rapid Rise in the Indie Scene
“I truly think (Lovejoy) is having a big impact on the return of indie music into the mainstream,” were the words of Jack Saunders on Radio 1’s Official Chart Show,…
James has London’s Royal Albert Hall spellbound as orchestral tour ends magnificently
Words by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) On the 17th May, Manchester Indie-rock band James concluded their Lasted tour in spectacular fashion at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Accompanied by a gospel…
Preview – Blur play Eastbourne Winter Gardens this Sunday (21 May) ahead of highly anticipated Wembley stadium shows this summer
Words by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Blur will begin a summer of highly anticipated live performances with a visit to Eastbourne’s Winter Gardens on May 21, ahead of two huge…
DMA’S at OVO Wembley Arena Live Review
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After the release of the Aussie trio’s most recent record, How Many Dreams? DMA’S were well equipped for their biggest London headline show to date…
Brighton based rapper JED releases heartfelt HipHop track with talented vocalist Brieya May
By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Pride Will Win (released 21/04/2023) is the latest offering from Brighton based rapper, JED. The honest track reflects on male mental health which sees the…