The best albums to study with
Three writers share their favourite albums to study with during exam season.
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Niall Hawkins
“No music on a dead planet” – how the music industry is tackling the climate crisis
"No music on a dead planet": this is the slogan of climate organisation Music Declares Emergency, who are committed to making music greener. Helen Hall takes a look at the music industry's impact on the environment and whether artists are the ones who should be stepping up to change it.
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“No music on a dead planet”: how the music industry is tackling the climate crisis
"No music on a dead planet": so reads the slogan of Music Declares Emergency, an organisation committed to making the music industry more environmentally sustainable. Helen Hall examines whether the onus for a greener industry falls on musicians or the government, which should be stepping up to support them.
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Forget judging a book by its cover: can we judge a book by its colour?
Helen Hall discusses the significance of colour psychology in book design, and what covers readers might be drawn to more during the pandemic.
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‘Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not’ turns 15: Arctic Monkeys’ chaotic young energy lives on
It’s been fifteen years since Arctic Monkeys released their debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. Released on 23 January 2006, Whatever People Say I Am quickly became the fastest-selling debut album in British history. In the following year, the band would win ‘Best British Band’ at the NME...
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The best music streaming platforms for 2021
We give you the rundown of the best streaming services on offer for 2021.
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