I’ve never liked school uniforms. One of the things about sixth form that I looked forward to whilst I was doing my GCSEs was not having to wear one. I don’t miss the tent-like skirts, the oversized blazer that made me overheat, or the almost translucent shirts people could see...
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Pop-punk Seaway chat to us about their upcoming album, Big Vibe, and the story behind their latest record.
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Recently, the Internet has been awash with black and white selfies of women, some of them everyday, some of them celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston and Christina Aguilera. Underneath these photos is a hashtag, #ChallengeAccepted. The challenge has been met with confusion. People have been unsure of its purpose. Others...
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While Reading and Leeds Festival's cancellation this year was disappointing enough, even more discouraging was the lack of female artists on the lineup. It signals an increasing lack of diversity in a genre desperate for change.
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Long-distance relationships can often be perceived very negatively. However, Emma Wilkes explains that there can be benefits to living away from your partner and having to make an effort to see them.
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We’ve probably all thought about how different university life will be when we can finally return to campus. There’ll be no hope of wild nights in Smack or circling in the Copper Rooms, at least for the foreseeable future. We’ll have to put masks in our bags alongside our phones,...
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For better or for worse, moshing is an essential part of the gig experience. However, under new coronavirus restriction
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The exams regulator Ofqual has announced that schools will be allowed to drop poetry from GCSE English Literature and Emma Wilkes discusses the possible impact of this
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Everybody’s talking about cancel culture. It affects us most, however, when the people being cancelled are musicians. We build parasocial relationships with artists when we connect with their music and if they say or do something inflammatory, it feels more personal. Sometimes it hurts. We’re forced into arguments with ourselves...
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Two new 'Friends' TV show books are set to be released soon: 'Friendsgiving' and 'All About Central Perk.' Emma Wilkes discusses whether they are really bringing anything new to the table
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Knowing which campus accommodation to choose can be a difficult decision. Our writers share their experiences with different accommodation options on campus.
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Emma Wilkes reviews the Australian drama 'The Secrets She Keeps', reflecting on the show's ability to turn a cliche concept with predictable plotlines into a successful and exciting thriller.
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Pop-punk group Neck Deep's return with ADAI offers concept and endearment, but not the heavier, epic-style delivery of their past.
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