Words by Maja MeteraImage courtesy of Ian Cheek PR Who Am I?, released February 12 2021, is Pale Wave’s second album, created during the tiny obstacle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to lockdowns, most of the song were produced by Rich Costey (Muse, Foo Fighters) virtually with two members of the band in LA and the rest in their bedrooms in the UK. From very … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Who Am I?’ by Pale Waves
Written By Phoebe Bowers, Image Courtesy of StayGolden PR Always the same and never the same Day by day, life after life Without my legs or my hair Without my genes or my blood With no name and with no type of story Where do I live?Tell me, where do I exist?We’re just… Im-ma-ma-material, immaterial. If you donÔÇÖt know who SOPHIE was you definitely have … Continue reading SOPHIE: 1986-2021: The Legacy Left Behind
Words by Leona Franke With the aftermath of hippie culture and the blossoming of exciting new technology, the 1970s emerged to be a decade of variety and ideas, and this is no clearer than in the music that rose to prominence. However, no other face impacted the early 1970ÔÇÖs quite much as one, and he came in the vessel of a freakish figure, an instant … Continue reading Putting Stardust in the 70s: David Bowie’s Musical Legacy
Words by Francesca IonescuImage courtesy of Id Pr Glam Rock has been described by Robert Palmer as ÔÇÿrebelling against the rebellionÔÇÖ, taking rock as an outsiderÔÇÖs music genre and making it, well, glam. The genre started in the 70s, when Britain was in a tense political period, with the escalating Northern Ireland conflict and the economic crisis, a general unpleasant time just after the summer … Continue reading From Bowie to Miley: How Glam Rock Shaped Music Forever
Words by Octavia GrahamImage courtesy of Kick Down the Doors PR When the opportunity arose to interview the rising rapper Rude GRL (Jenna Dickens), winner of ÔÇ£Best HipHop trackÔÇØ at the 2020 PMA Awards, I dropped everything immediately so I could host a zoom call with herself and CC (Chris Constantinou), who worked closely with Adam Ant and has performed at notorious gigs such as … Continue reading An Interview with Rude GRL & CC
Words by Elly Savva, Indigo Jones, Josh Ong, Georgia Glenn, Daisy Gaunt, Sam Portillo, Emily Jade Ricalton, Lewis Empson, Rubie Barker, Maja Metera, Kate Waldock, James Allen and Alex PayneGraphic by Jasmine Snow Wow, what a year! That ever present sense that the world could suddenly let out one final splutter and give up was hardly conducive to making and releasing music, but thereÔÇÖs been … Continue reading The Best Albums of 2020
Words by Emily Jade RicaltonImage courtesy of Student Music Network When I was originally offered to interview Tim Burgess, there was no doubt I had to say yes. After all, I was raised in a household with a dad who obsessed with all things to do with football, Britpop and finally Madchester. The Charlatans became a part of my upbringing, so interviewing their lead singer … Continue reading An Interview with The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess
Words by Katie Waits, Pui Kuan Cheah, Georgia Glenn, Abi Edwards, Emma Williams and Alex Payne Image courtesy of 5Bam Management December Song – George Michael WeÔÇÖre all probably very familiar with Wham!ÔÇÖs iconic festive tune, Last Christmas. In fact, itÔÇÖs often difficult to escape it at this time of year. However, this isnÔÇÖt the only Christmas song that features George MichaelÔÇÖs famous voice. Last … Continue reading Rocking Around the Christmas Tree: The Best Alternative Christmas Songs
Word by Georgina HookwayImage courtesy of WWF With this yearÔÇÖs Spotify Wrapped recently being released, all the focus has been on streaming services. An app which can store and download all your music onto your phone, as well as give you statistics to share on your Instagram story at the end of the year may seem ideal, but streaming services may not be the ideal … Continue reading The Environmental Impact of Streaming
Taylor Swift has sprung new music on us overnight once more, but how does evermore hold up to its esteemed predecessor? Continue reading Review – ÔÇÿevermoreÔÇÖ by Taylor Swift
Image via Edge PublicityWords by Joshua Allen Emo pop-rocker Yungblud is back with his new album ÔÇÿWeird!ÔÇÖ. Having gone through delays due to the pandemic, the 13-track album finally released on December 4th, bringing some light to the end of 2020. ÔÇÿWeird!ÔÇÖ shows a clear progression from YungbludÔÇÖs last LP ÔÇÿ21st Century LiabilityÔÇÖ, shedding off some of the feisty angst and angriness from the last … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Weird!’ by Yungblud
Words by Maja MeteraImage courtesy of Getty Images People miss clubbing, traveling, wearing bright lipstick and not having to worry that itÔÇÖll smudge because of the mask ÔÇô I miss concerts more than anything in the world. ThereÔÇÖs a whole ritual of going to a concert if you are a hardcore fan. ÔÇ£The thing I miss about playinÔÇÖ shows is the individuality of every nightÔÇØ … Continue reading Live Review: Yungblud’s Virtual Tour
Words by Molly AllenImage courtesy of Nasty Little Man PR Gorillaz have had a busy few years, from their comeback album Humanz in 2017 after a five year hiatus, to their 2018 album The Now Now. Both of those albums were hugely anticipated, and neither of them disappointed. As a huge fan, I was ecstatic when they released ÔÇÿMomentary BlissÔÇÖ, their first single for Song … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez’ by Gorillaz
Words by Alex PayneImage courtesy of Ian Cheek PR Ska, in today’s musical landscape, is like chilli. No matter how eclectic a bandÔÇÖs influences are, ska has a certain punch that guarantees listeners will notice it first. Of course, like spice, it can certainly enhance an album, and provide it with a unique selling point – especially as the genre has largely fallen from the … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Telling Truths, Breaking Ties’ by Millie Manders and The Shutup
Words by Alex PayneImage courtesy of Green Ribbon Arts Festival If thereÔÇÖs two things that are certain in these very uncertain times, itÔÇÖs that both music and mental health have suffered this year. One leading charity, Mind, estimates that almost half of young people have experienced loneliness this year, but thatÔÇÖs almost belabouring a point thatÔÇÖs painfully obvious to most of us. Mind and Avant … Continue reading Virtual Event Review: Hip-hop for Better Mental Health, 29/10/20
Words by Sophie Revell Image courtesy of Columbia Records Bob DylanÔÇÖs Rough and Rowdy Ways feels like a portal back to traditional song-writing. Released on Columbia Records this summer, this is his 39th studio album and has been met with critical acclaim. Carl Wilson called it DylanÔÇÖs best release in ÔÇ£many years, maybe decadesÔÇØ for Slate, and I have to say that this review will … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ by Bob Dylan
Words by Alex PayneImage via Pomona PR ThereÔÇÖs only a select few nu-metal bands that most people would be comfortable admitting that they listen to, but Deftones are likely one of them. While the label isnÔÇÖt strictly accurate, itÔÇÖs not hard to see why a handful of angry dudes in wide jeans wielding guitars from Sacramento got lumped in with the likes of Korn, Coal … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Ohms’ by Deftones
Words by Will JonesImage courtesy of Sonic PR IDLES have become the adoptive fathers of a revived post-punk genre. Ultra Mono only further cements their place at the head of the army ÔÇô generals ordering their growing fanbase to unite and fight. Despite resounding acclaim for Brutalism (2017) and Mercury Prize-nominated Joy as an Act of Resistance (2018), this is the first time that the … Continue reading Album Review: ‘Ultra Mono’ by IDLES
Words by Maya Dean, Megan Evans, Natalie Graham and Alex PaynePhoto by Alex Payne Very few people could have predicted how accessible music was going to become over the past decade; armed with just a couple of quid and an internet connection, anyone can now listen to whatever they like, whenever they like. The MonkeyÔÇÖs Paw style twist that comes with this dizzying freedom, is … Continue reading How To Find Good Music: Quench’s Guide
Words by Alex PayneImage from ÔÇÿOne Kiss by Calvin Harris ft. Dua LipaÔÇØÔÇÖ music video Try and think about all the people that go into creating a music video. Performer? ThatÔÇÖs the obvious one. YouÔÇÖll likely manage to remember the director and the camera operator, and at a push you might spare a thought for the bloke with the fluffy stick that handles the sound. … Continue reading Pulling the Strings: An Interview with Emily Morus-Jones
