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In conversation with Pip Millett

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant discusses lyricism, music and The Great Escape Festival with Pip Millett With one of the most captivating voices in the UK R&B scene right now, Pip…

In conversation with Darwin Deez

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Upon its release in April 2010, Darwin Deez’s self-titled debut album was met with universal praise and acclaim. In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary,…

In conversation with Peach Pit

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having released their third studio album ‘From 2 to 3’, indie-rock quartet Peach Pit have become a household name in the indie rock scene, racking…

Bear’s Den Live at Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Having placed 5th in the UK midweek album charts with ‘Blue Hours’, Bear’s Den were in high spirits as they graced the stage at Hammersmith’s…

Bear’s Den to release new album ‘Blue Hours’ May 13th (Interview)

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Since forming in 2012, Bear’s Den have established themselves as one of the UKs most powerful folk-rock artists. Made up of Andrew Davie…

In conversation with Wet Leg

An interview by Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Guitar based Indie act ‘Wet Leg’ have blown up ever since releasing their debut single ‘Chaise Longue’ in summer 2021. I caught up…

Madison Beer Live at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, reviews Madison Beer at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 13th April 2022 With 30 million Instagram followers, over a billion streams and a strong collection of sing…

HANYA – An introduction to Brighton’s favourite Shoegaze/Dreampop band

Words by Dylan Bryant For Fans of Slowdive, Cigarettes After Sex and beabadoobee Brighton based Shoegaze/Dreampop band ‘HANYA’ are smashing it with their dense production and lead singer Heather Sheret’s…

Building a House into a Home

Theatre Editor, Ali Arief, reflects on venue building and their love of Fringe Theatre Sometimes in life you find yourself at the top of a ladder, sweating and swearing with…

Racial Discrimination, Solitude and Identitiy – Brandon Taylor’s Real Life (2020)

Words by Paige Braithwaite “Real Life” is the debut novel by author Brandon Taylor that follows a young Black man named Wallace over the course of a hot and heady…

Ants From Up There Review

Words by Dexter Clark An iconic album which punctuates this era of the Windmill Band. The announcement of frontman Isaac Wood leaving just two days before the release of this…

Aries Season Horoscopes

Words by Ali Arief The arrival of spring has meant that Aries season has officially begun. The Sun moved into passionate Aries on the 20th of March and with it…

Artist Focus: Afra Nuarey

Words by Éloïse Armary Afra Nuarey is a student in media for development and social change at the University of Sussex. Before starting her Masters, she produced a short documentary…

Detransition, Baby – Torrey Peters (2021)

Words by Saskia May An international bestseller, Torrey Peters’s debut novel Detransition, Baby, is rich in plot, characters and themes, from sexuality and gender to relationships and family. Set in…

Radiant and Miserable – Euphoria’s Cassie Howard is Spiralling

Words by Jasmine Crowhurst Trigger Warning: References to Sexual abuse and abortion are mentioned. Contains Spoilers for Euphoria season 2 “Cassie fell in love with every guy she ever dated.…

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as an insight into Freud’s hypothesis of the psyche

Arts Editor, Molly Openshaw, demonstrated a Freudian reading of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, implementing the idea of the id and the ego in the tale of the modern Prometheus. I recently…

Stereophonics – The best live band?

Music Editor, Dylan Bryant, reviews Stereophonics at Brighton Centre, 26th March 2022 As this is the eighth time I’ve seen Stereophonics, I think I’ve secured super-fan status. I remember my…

The Unprecedented UB40

Words by Ali Arief On The 26th of February, reggae band UB40 took to the Brighton Centre to perform two hours of pure reggae bliss. The atmosphere was bubbling, with…

Artist Focus: Louisa Kazig

Words by Mansi Tailor Louisa Kazig is a visual artist born in Berlin and based in Brighton. She opens up about her journey as an artist and as a small…

Shows That Deserved a Second Season

​​A look back on some of our favourite shows that were wrongfully stopped short We all know the feeling. Finding a good show is hard, but when you finally find…