A Rundown of Glastonbury 2023’s Lineup

The Glastonbury line-up has been announced for 2023, making it the 53rd year running. The five-day festival is taking place this year between June 21st and 25th, at its normal location at Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset. After a two-year break due to the pandemic, Glastonbury returned in 2022 with headliners Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Sir Paul McCartney. This year, the pyramid headliners are listed … Continue reading A Rundown of Glastonbury 2023’s Lineup

Arctic Monkeys – The Car Album Review

Written by Elliot Morgan 25/10/2022 It has been four years since Arctic Monkeys divided their fan base with the drastic left-turn that was Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino. Whilst some loved the record, which took influences from lounge pop and psychedelia, many were disappointed with the departure from the MonkeysÔÇÖ traditional guitar-driven music. Their newest record, The Car, is no different. Retaining some elements of … Continue reading Arctic Monkeys – The Car Album Review

A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

by Abigail Thomas ItÔÇÖs that time of year again! That period where the most prestigious annual music award bears light on the best British Albums of the year. The Mercury Prize has payed homage to an array of artists and genres, aiding many new-starters, old timers and icons of the music industry. This year it bears a colourful cast at varying stages of their career, … Continue reading A run-down of the 2018 Mercury Prize shortlist

Tranquillity, Base, Hotel + Casino Album Review

  It took the Arctic Monkeys 5 years to make a come-back. Tranquillity, Base, Hotel & Casino is unexpected, different and an excitingly mysterious album. ItÔÇÖs an evident new step in their career. TheyÔÇÖve grown up and their songs have grown with them. Their new piano-driven, retro vibe, witty lyrics mark the start of a new era for the Sheffield group. The 70ÔÇÖs-like opening track, … Continue reading Tranquillity, Base, Hotel + Casino Album Review

Festival Review: Electric Picnic 2013

Festivals have seemingly become an integral part of most studentsÔÇÖ summer holidays. Why not then combine a typical love of festivals with an even more typical student need for money? My festival of choice was on the Emerald Isle ÔÇô Electric Picnic (EP from here on) and this was to be my second time working there. EP has to be one of the most diverse … Continue reading Festival Review: Electric Picnic 2013