When you think of heavy metal and hard rock, ‘diverse’ isn’t the first descriptor that comes to mind; the genre is primarily-dominated by white men, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t talented black and POC […]
Is A Surprise Beyoncé Release Around the Corner?
For the last decade Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has become renowned for the control she has exerted over her public image down to the last detail. She rarely gives interviews and when she does, she has completely […]
Utilising Music For Self-Care
Whether you are in your first year of University and dealing with moving away from home, or you are in final year trying to manage the looming pressure of a dissertation, we all need to […]
In the Public Eye: Music in a Mental Health Crisis
Following ‘World Mental Health Day’, Charlotte Bresh explores the daunting levels of mental health issues within the music industry and the ways in which the stresses of high-profile life may impact the wellbeing of artists. […]
To Politicise a Butterfly
Giulia Pesce reflects on Kendrick Lamar‘s involvement with Black Lives Matter, the political message behind hip-hop and why we should all still be listening to Lamar‘s seminal record, To Pimp a Butterfly, three years on. […]
Brockhampton: Redefining the ‘Boyband’
The multifaceted hip-hop collective which charted at Number 1 on billboard’s top 200 – whilst being in the midst of a #MeToo scandal. Brockhampton are best described as an alternative hip-hop group compiled of six […]
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan Go Back to the Future in ‘1999’
Charli XCX is, without a doubt, one of the most forward-thinking voices in the 2018 pop landscape. From her two critically-acclaimed PC Music-produced mixtapes in 2017 to the string of leaked singles released this year, […]
Body and Soul: The Black Women Who Pioneered Jazz, Blues and Soul
Their songs are iconic; their voices unforgettable; their influence on music history irrepressible. They are the Black women who pioneered soul, jazz and blues, remaining timeless and a constant source of inspiration, vision and respect. […]
“What’s Your Kink?”: Meet Your Music Editors
If you’re an avid reader of our section, then you already know everything you need to know about music. But what about the people running the section this year? We’ve put together a little Q&A […]
A Freshers Guide to the Best Music Venues in Leeds
So, you’re riding the wave of nervousness and excitement as you arrive at your new Leeds digs; you’ve said the tearful goodbyes to protective parents and you’ve finally figured out where to put your new […]
Live At Leeds 2018: Flaunting Leeds’ Exceptional Music Culture
Live At Leeds. The day that transforms Leeds into an indie playground. Music lovers race breathlessly across the city to catch their favourites on the lineup, leaving cigarette ends and glittery Uber seats in their […]
Where is music’s #MeToo moment?
In recent months, many powerful and influential men across various industries have been called out for using their positions of authority to sexually assault women. The film industry, in particular, has come under fire, with […]