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It was a whirlwind and fast romance that only lasted a month. We took a module together and had our first conversation after five weeks of stolen glances. We got together 12 days later after what felt like hundreds of hours of getting to know each other. It was the perfect meet-cute origin story.

Photo by Maude Lee Known primarily for his work in advertisements and film compositions, Michael Whittle is an LA-based composer, recognised for his ability to construct a compelling atmosphere across both his commercial and personal projects. Since he was a child, he fostered a strong connection to music after listening to ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls. For him, music is a form of communication that transcends boundaries. ‘Lie To Me So I Will Be Alright’ is reflective of his

Short ribs. Unlimited fries. A top secret location. We didn't know what to expect when we finally got a reservation for the newest restaurant on the London food scene.

After seeing The Smile of Her, I left the theatre convinced that Christine Lahti had created something far greater than a memoir brought to the stage. Through touching stories of her mother, her childhood, and her own journey through womanhood, she invites the audience into an intimate reflection on memory, judgement, forgiveness and the invisible burdens we all carry.

I thought about clawing my way into my brain last night. I wanted to. I wanted to peel each layer of my skin from my skull to break whatever frowns upon me as I live.

Many among us have nobly succumbed to the temptation of treating a film such as ‘The Odyssey’ (2026) as little more than an excuse to put on our Culturati Hats and get to nitpicking.

Photo by Malishka Shaikh-Kannamwar Last Wednesday, I went to see Saint Clair at The Shacklewell Arms. Apart from my excitement to get to go to the iconic venue I hadn’t been to before, I was also piqued by the band itself. With only one newly-released EP on all platforms, their show was still sold out, with everyone from middle-aged men to women in their 20’s practically bursting out of the jam-packed gig room. The opener jo from school took the stage first. In a scarlet dres

Jo Geller can trace the first songs she wrote back to when she was nine years old, grappling with the dramatics of primary school while sat at a piano in her north London home.

Writer and activist Rebecca Walker visited Bush House to discuss memoir-writing and expressions of identity and belonging with KCL students.

Eighty medals in and an almost complete gallery of Perfects, I still find myself thinking about Rhythm Heaven Groove.