Why ‘Later…with Jools Holland’ is still one of the most important music shows on TV
Niall Hawkins tells us why 'Later...With Jools Holland' is still a bastion of music TV as it enters its 57th season.
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It is time to work harder for trans rights
Niall Hawkins argues we must all commit to educating ourselves on the experiences of trans people in the UK.
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Phoebe Bridgers’ scintillating SNL debut
Sparks fly on Twitter in the wake of Phoebe Bridgers' SNL debut. Read Niall Hawkins' take on women in rock and the double standards of the music industry.
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‘For the first time’ review: Black Country, New Road turn genre on its head
Black Country, New Road's combination of post-punk influences with Jewish folk and indie guitars makes for one of the year's most intoxicating albums.
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Goat Girl ‘On All Fours’ review: the all-girl group prove punk doesn’t have to be male and stale
South London punk rockers push boundaries in both music and society with their sophomore effort On All Fours.
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Talking Heads ‘Once In A Lifetime’ reminds us of the unrelenting pace of time
Do we drift through life or break from the flow? Those are some of the questions asked in 'Once In A Lifetime', the classic Talking Heads track turning forty this year.
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Shame’s ‘Drunk Tank Pink’: proof that punk has still got it
Niall Hawkins takes a look at post-punk rock band Shame's critically acclaimed second studio album 'Drunk Tank Pink'.
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The pandemic should result in a new appreciation for the everyday
Niall Hawkins predicts what everyday life will feel like after the pandemic
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Lockdown has proven the strength of the student community
As we now emerge from lockdown, getting back to ‘normal’ is the main priority, but we should not forget about the months we spent in lockdown. Perhaps we shouldn’t aim to just go back to normal life as it was before. Lockdown removed the most distinctive aspects of student life;...
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A generation left behind?
Worldwide, universities are adapting and attempting to overcome the threat posed by coronavirus. Having already reached a level bordering on the unsustainable, our higher education industry is at a critical juncture. UK institutions will have to adjust, offering courses with value-for-money online learning in the 2020-21 academic year and beyond. Or,...
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Coronavirus has spotlighted social inequality in education
Niall Hawkins argues that the government's keenness to reopen schools reflects deeper issues, which they are neglecting.
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The pandemic is intensifying autocracy while the world is distracted
Niall Hawkins discusses how coronavirus has allowed autocratic states to tighten their power, calling for us to educate ourselves and pressure our politicians.
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