Review: Florence and the Machine @ CIA 16/11/22

Molly Openshaw On the 16th of November, Florence and the Machine kick-started their U.K. portion of the third leg of the Dance Fever tour at Cardiff International Arena. This is FlorenceÔÇÖs first tour back since the pandemic with their last tour being the High as Hope tour in 2018. Florence and the Machine released their fifth studio album, Dance Fever, in May 2022.┬á Despite the … Continue reading Review: Florence and the Machine @ CIA 16/11/22

Overshadowed: Covers that Trump the Original

Image via Alex PayneWords by Harvey Palmer, Abi Edwards, Meg Davies and Alex Payne Covers are a classic way of breathing new life into an existing song. We’ve chosen some of our favourites that have experienced renewed success once covered, and listed them below! Nirvana – The Man Who Sold the World (originally by David Bowie) On December 16, 1993, NirvanaÔÇÖs iconic ÔÇ£MTV Unplugged” session … Continue reading Overshadowed: Covers that Trump the Original

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