Welsh alt-rock/new wave/post-punk band The Alarm formed in 1981 out of the ashes of punk band The Toilets and have been touring on and off since their reunion in the late 1990s. Their blend of […]
Jordan Allen Rock The Key Club, 05.12.18
From the get go, I’d been quite critical of Jordan Allen. I’ve always found it to be quite unfair that on Facebook, and in music journalism, more generally the act is referred to as a […]
Five Things You Need in Your Wardrobe This Winter
Winter is upon us yet again, and that age-old question has resurfaced – should I even make an effort in this weather? Is it too cold to be cute? No! Is our answer. We’re here […]
Ideas for an Alternative Vegan Christmas Dinner
It’s that time of the year already; Christmas is only around the corner! The Christmas lunch is one of my favourite parts about the whole day because it’s a chance for everyone to sit around […]
Jameela Jamil and Her War on Photoshop
The Good Place actor Jameela Jamil has called for airbrushing to be banned, saying that it’s a crime against women. Jamil is part of the BBC 100 Women programme this year, an annual series where […]
Canal Mills to Stay Open Until June 2019
Canal Mills, one of Leeds’ most beloved club venues, has announced that it will be remaining open to the students of Leeds until June 2019. The news comes four months after the club announced that […]
International Animal Rights Day
Shouldn’t all sentient creatures be respected? International Animal Rights Day on 10th December, serves to remember ‘the billions of animals subjected to deliberate cruelty and killing across the world every year,’ whether that’s by testing […]
Frida Kahlo: A Lifetime of Pain Painted into an Everlasting Revolution
Trigger Warning: Graphic description of personal injury Frida Kahlo is known today as one of the twentieth century’s most influential painters. The transcendence of her art is a testament to its cultural significance and relevance […]
The Lion King 2019: Is Cashing In On Nostalgia Always A Bad Thing?
As the many fans of Disney’s The Lion King get ready for the 2019 release of the remake and relive the epic story that has moved so many, I am stepping in to question the […]
25 Years On, Jurassic Park Remains One Of The Defining Films Of The Action-Thriller Genre
It’s a film that’s been revered and adored by so many people; one that captured the imaginations of countless children; revolutionised the use of CGI in cinema and set a new benchmark for blockbuster success, […]
Ralph Breaks The Internet Is Sweet Without Being Saccharine
At first glance, ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ seems to be a brightly coloured, cleverly animated and tooth-achingly sweet story about two best friends that go on a rampant adventure around the internet. While it is […]
Creed 11 is Both Loving Tribute and Brand New Ground
The 8th film in the Rocky series, Creed II, stands as a tribute to the classic Rocky films, while also managing to tell its own excellent story. Following on from the previous film, protagonist Adonis […]