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Gilded Voyeurism: Taylor Swift As The ‘Showgirl’ And The Spectacle Of Female Pop
An analysis of how Taylor Swift's new album announcement, 'Life of a Showgirl', heavily correlates with her decade-long career as a popstar in mainstream media.
Hannah Breen
Sep 104 min read


From Earlestown to the World: The Rise of The K’s
Aaron Parsons for Rolling Stone In the heart of England’s North West lies Earlestown, a quiet town nestled between the musical powerhouses of Manchester and Liverpool. It’s not the kind of place typically associated with stardom but it’s exactly where The K’s began. Born out of the ambition of suburban life, this four-piece indie rock band – Jamie Boyle (vocals/rhythm guitar), Ryan Breslin (lead guitar), Dexter Baker (bass), and Nathan Peers (drums) have become one of the mos
Daria Slikker
Jul 83 min read


Autumn’s Allure: Why We’re Obsessed With Autumn (Even When It Usually Sucks)
Staff Writer Stella Wright addresses expectations set by the Autumn season, diving into social media, fashion, and music.
Stella Wright
Nov 17, 20245 min read


The Advent of Spring: Etta Marcus Gig Review
To celebrate the two-month anniversary of the release of her mini-album, Death of Summer, Etta Marcus played an intimate,...
Emma Harrison
Apr 6, 20243 min read


London Jazz Festival: Don’t Rain on Cecile McLorin Salvant’s Parade
Photo by Schorle via by Wikimedia Commons ( licensed under the Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license) ‘Don’t...
K A Thickett
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Welcome to Dead Club City: Nothing But Thieves Live Review
Photo by Emma Harrison After releasing their fourth album ‘Dead Club City’ in July, the rock band Nothing But Thieves set out for a world...
Emma Harrison
Nov 24, 20232 min read


In Conversation with Haroula Rose, director of Once Upon a River
Haroula Rose’s multi-award winning ‘Once Upon a River’ is a poignant unfolding of the unrelenting adversities faced by Margo Crane,...
Saffron Brown Davis
May 7, 20214 min read
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