Born in 1915, the 5 ‘4 powerhouse that was Billie Holiday is still in today’s world seen as one of the most influential jazz singers to have graced the planet. In her short, arguably tragic life, she recorded many songs which are incredibly famous to this day, telling stories of heartbreak and the struggles of… Continue reading Listening to Lady Day: why Billie Holiday still speaks to America
The internet has been buzzing with rumours of a possible Oasis reunion, with the release of a cryptic post on the band’s X account that features only the date of of August 27 2024 at 8am, in the band’s iconic logo font. It was announced earlier this month that the band will be reuniting for performances throughout the… Continue reading The band is getting back together: 10 Oasis songs you should know, beyond Wonderwall
On August 29th, 2025, American singer Sabrina Carpenter released her highly anticipated seventh studio album. Man ’ s Best Friend followed Carpenter’s highly acclaimed, fun, sexy, and humorous album Short n ’ Sweet, released only a year prior, launching her into pop stardom. Short n ’ Sweet debuted at number one on the US Billboard… Continue reading Sabrina Carpenter’s album Man’s best friend: New Wave Feminism or working for the male gaze?
In an unexpected turn of events, BBC’s University Challenge has found its way into the music scene, with its new presenter Amol Rajan becoming an unwitting icon for DJs and music producers. During an episode of the quiz show, Rajan, known for his journalistic prowess, sparked a viral sensation after he made a comment about… Continue reading “Can’t except drum and bass, we need jungle I’m afraid” – how University Challenge went viral on the rave scene
Bastille have unveiled their fifth album, &, a beautiful and ambitious synchrony of sound and storytelling. This 14-track record weaves together narratives of both real and imagined figures, such as the biblical Eve, the mythological Narcissus, the painter Edvard Munch and the lesser-known Chinese pirate Zheng Yi Sao. & is a treasure trove of lyricism… Continue reading “&” (ampersand): Bastille’s beautiful symphony of storytelling
I didn’t put in my headphones or listen to any music for a week. This is what happened. If you are of my generation (Gen Z), then you have probably been a chronic music listener for as long as you can remember. Since I got my first pair of headphones in my early teens, I have… Continue reading Take off your headphones, get out of your head
London’s renowned inclusive club night, The Beautiful Octopus Club, is set to make its debut at the Wellcome Collection this summer in a free special one-night-only event. Hosted by the award-winning creative arts charity Heart n Soul, the event will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 7 to 11 pm, promising an immersive… Continue reading London’s most inclusive club night, The Beautiful Octopus Club
Childish Gambino has released the album ‘Atavista’. The finished version of his 2020 record, ‘3.15.20’, which comes with the new track ‘Little Foot Big Foot’, featuring Young Nudy, is the 40-year-old singer, rapper and actor’s penultimate release before Donald Glover retires his stage moniker with one last LP, ‘ ‘Bando Storm and the New World’,… Continue reading Childish Gambino drops penultimate album under stage moniker
Thirty years from his death on April 5 1994, the impact of Kurt Cobain and his band, Nirvana, and their values, still resonates in today’s culture and music. Nirvana were everywhere at the start of the 1990s, much like Taylor Swift’s omnipresence today. But unlike Swift, who has embraced and mastered the business side of… Continue reading Kurt Cobain is still shaping culture – 30 years after the Nirvana frontman’s death
Just For One Day, the Old Vic’s new musical about Live Aid, recreates the story behind the history-making concert in a spectacle full of iconic 1980s rock anthems. The script may feel a bit clunky, but as it’s performed in front of enthusiastic audiences largely made up of people old enough to remember that warm… Continue reading Live Aid the musical: what really happens when celebrities get behind humanitarian causes
