An interview with Kevin Atwater: Vulnerability, Songwriting & Achilles
By Sophie Martin Known for his gentle indie-folk style mixed with some of the most disgustingly heart wrenching lyrics I’ve ever heard, Kevin Atwater first found fame with his song…
Exploring Mac Miller’s Posthumous Album ‘Balloonerism’
A lost piece of a bigger picture 4/5 Stars Following his tragic death in 2018, aged only 26, it has proven difficult to convey the true impact of his music…
Why are so many arts venues shutting down?
While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks rather than NatWest. Understandably, it’s…
Trashy, Fierce and Feminist – This is Slut Pop!
A history of sexually explicit music Despite what your Grandma might say, sexually suggestive music has been around for well over 100 years now. Beginning in the 1920s with the…
The Case Against Diddy is Undeniable. Why Are We So Obsessed with Separating the Art from the Artist?
Words by Jess Smith Three Decades For three decades, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been altering the hip-hop landscape through his patronage and collaborations with some of the biggest stars in…
Come to the Cabaret!
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Do not delay going to the Cabaret! John Kander’s classic musical lights up Central London’s Embankment at the Kit Kat…
That’s a Wrap: The Phenomenon of Spotify’s Yearly Recap
Words by Finn Norris and Harry Turnbull An Ageing Tradition Nine Decembers ago, Spotify launched a surprise feature that allowed users to reflect simply on their ‘year in music’. Since…
I Owe My Life to Amateur Dramatics
When people think of the Am Drams, the consensus stems from the assumption of drab and dull acting, vocals comparable to X-Factor auditions, and dancing that would make Bruce Forsyth…
Brighton’s Hidden Classics
A musical rocket ship to the moon launched way back in the early 20th century, with genres like Jazz, Swing, Latin and Blues showing us what spring is like on…
Review: A Complete Unknown
The biopic genre claims another victim. The legacy of Bob Dylan has been told to audiences countless times over the star’s 60+ years in music. From Martin Scorsese’s documentary No…
Lost & Found: Why Some Musicians Never Live to See Their Fame
Forgotten while you’re here, Remembered for a while – Nick Drake Words by James Scott Throughout history, from the Ancient Greeks to the present day, there has been an enduring…
Top 5 Albums of 2024
Words by Finn Norris and Harry Turnbull 2024 has been, in our view, a fantastic year for music. From emerging artists bursting onto the scenewith instant hits to childhood heroes…
GNX by Kendrick Lamar- Album Review
★★★★★ West Coast 90’s throwback dispels any argument for the Greatest of All Time It’s Just Big Me Kendrick Lamar has had a year to remember. His rap battle against…
Smitten with Pale Waves
Words by Olivia Milner Following the release of their fourth album Smitten on September 27th, the Manchester four-piece Pale Waves took to the road. Their fifth stop of the tour…
Why Liam Payne’s Death is a Complete Tragedy.
On Wednesday 16th October 2024, it was announced to the world that former One Direction member Liam Payne, had passed away after falling from a hotel room balcony, in Argentina.…
Brat. Stay away from politics.
Because it’s sooooo relatable to do a little key, have a little line, and then send off bombs to genocidal leaders. Throw your hair up into a messy bun, eat…
They Live Forever: Oasis Reunion Summer 2025
We’re getting an Oasis reunion before GTA 6? Last week, rumours were circulating that the infamous brothers were planning a reunion. “Little by little”, these rumours gained traction, but the…
Black Water County: A stylish return to mainstream folk music?
Black Water County emerged from Dorset’s country hills and moors, bursting onto the scenefrom pub rockers to legends of the UK Folk-Rock scene. At the start of November 2023, theyreleased…
Echo and the Bunnymen take Brighton: Gig Review
On 3 March, Merseyside rock band Echo and the Bunnymen embarked on a best hits tour of the ages, and visited Brighton’s very own Dome to dazzle and delight fans.…
Theatre Kid To Global Superstar: Rodrigo Conquers
With lots of smash hits in her name such as Déjà Vu and Good4You, Olivia Rodrigo has truly become a global superstar in this era with millions of fans and…