Green Day’s recent success in producing an album that wasn’t complete tosspot (it was alright, some good tracks on it), appears to have gone to their heads slightly. Thinking they were again at the forefront […]
Inside Beyonce’s Formation World Tour
Hold up, the Formation World Tour is officially over. That’s right, the reigning queen of the music industry, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, wrapped up her 49-stop stadium tour on the 7th of October, 2016 – marking her […]
We need to talk about mental health
Mental health. It’s a subject that still has a lot of social stigma around it. We don’t like talking about it. It makes us feel uncomfortable, vulnerable. This is despite the fact that, according to […]
Yeezy for President 2020: should one man have all that power?
The year’s 2020. Trump’s first term as President has come to an end, and the world is somehow still in one piece. So, who is left to run the glorious, super-sized, gun-toting collection of America’s […]
A Close Shave: The definitive list of best musical hairstyles
Some hairstyles are so iconic that they can transform into the most recognisable aspect of a person’s style. And musicians just so happen to have some of the most iconic of them all. It’s a […]
When I’m 54: Celebrating the 54th birthday of The Beatles’ debut single
When I was eight years old I got a portable CD player and three CD’s for Christmas; Busted’s A Present For Everyone, Michael Jackson’s Greatest Hits and The Beatles’ 1 – the compilation album of […]
Should we leave the dead to rest?
It’s a common debate amongst music lovers: is it okay to release artists’ work after they’ve died? Whether it’s just a remake of a classic hit or a whole posthumous album, it’s always controversial. 2016 […]
Has Leeds lost its edge?
Leeds has long been thought of as a hub of culture and creativity, with more than its fair share of homegrown music scenes and artists. Aiming to highlight this is the second volume of The […]
Gryph Picks: The October Edition
We like music over here at the Music section. In fact, we’re downright music nerds. So much so, that we – your fave Gryphon Music Eds – decided to make a playlist of all our […]
“I intend to live forever”: Leonard Cohen dies age 82
“I said I was ready to die recently. And I think I was exaggerating. I’ve always been into self-dramatisation. I intend to live forever.” Today, the world awoke to heartbreak. This is a sentiment that […]
“Too Late To Say Sorry?” Sex Appeal, The Smiths, and Stifled Musicians
Zander Butler responds to Sophia Simon-Bashall’s article on Justin Bieber Since the industrial revolution, our society has shifted from a production based ethic to a consumption based one. Concurrently, this has impacted the culture industry, […]
8 Ways To Tell Politicians To Go F**k Themselves (And 1 Reason Politicians Should Never Use Music)
As the results of the US election loom closer and closer, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that music can often serve as a big middle finger to the establishment. These are the best […]