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Boundary Festival 2022 Review

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After last year’s success, Boundary Festival returned on Saturday 24th September for yet another instalment. With five stages all featuring incredible artists, high-tech sound systems…

In conversation with The Amazons – How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? OUT NOW

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) Following two huge Top 10 records, The Amazons have charted with their highest position yet, thanks to their brilliant new record How Will I Know…

Amine Live at O2 Brixton Academy (10th September 2022)

Words by Sophie McMahon (Comment Editor) First bursting onto the mainstream stage with his multi-platinum 2017 hit, Caroline, Amine has since established himself within his own category of West Coast…

In conversation with Reuben James – Blue Note Re:imagined II Released September 30th

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) After the international success of the first volume, Blue Note Re:imagined is returning for a second edition featuring a collection of classic Blue Note tracks…

In conversation with Mica Millar

By Dylan Bryant (Music Editor) On June 10, UK soul artist Mica Millar released her highly anticipated debut album, ‘Heaven Knows’. Armed with an extraordinary vocal power, Mica Millar has…

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…

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…

UK Cancer Research Took Hit In Pandemic

Words by Anurag Venugopalan, Staff Writer The UK’s cancer research has taken a hit due to the pandemic with a leading charity saying the decline is linked to impact of…

Sussex Students Argue Against Mitie Management

Words by Cameron Trencher, Staff Writer Sussex students have demonstrated this month in protest against the University’s association with outsourcing company Mitie Group PLC. The campaign, led by Instagram account…

Russia Threatens to Cut Off European Gas Pipeline

Words by Anurag Venugopalan, Staff Writer Russia has threatened to shut down a major gas pipeline to Europe if the West goes ahead with its ban on energy imports which…

British-Iranian National Released After 6 Years in Iranian Prison

Words by Maisie Levitt, News Online Editor British-Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has had her passports returned and is being reunited with her husband and daughter, 6 years after her arrest…

Plastic Summit Could be Most Important Green Deal Since Paris Accords, Says UN

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

Leading Climate Research Publisher Revealed to Help Fuel Oil and Gas Drilling

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…

Brighton Based Football Teams Join International Campaign

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately disruption has made this edition of The Badger a little different. Unavoidable circumstances meant that this edition was delayed. Consequently, some of these articles are a little…