Last Thursday night saw Tom Grennan kicking off the weekend early at the sold out O2 Academy. With 2,800 people crammed shoulder-to-shoulder in one room, the singer-songwriter came to the stage garnished in his red […]
Doctor Who? Doctor Her.
In the wake of a new doctor, Tasha addresses criticisms of female actresses portraying traditionally male roles. So, this week, a female doctor fell to earth and the internet lost its mind. The sound of […]
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. […]
Those Who Can Do, Teach
Following National Teachers Day, Megan talks teaching and why the profession should be celebrated. October 5th marked National Teachers Day, a day in which we celebrate the teaching profession and acknowledge the immensely positive impact […]
Female Body Hair: No Right or Wrong
Lottie discusses female body hair, cultural expectations and why neglecting to shave does not have to be a political statement. Discussions about female body hair are much like the offending follicles themselves: while a lot […]
Review: Lily Allen’s My Thoughts Exactly
Lily Allen’s memoir My Thoughts Exactly is brutally honest and refreshingly bare. Salacious headlines that have emerged surrounding Lily’s book launch, such as that she slept with Noel Gallagher whilst he was married, might lead […]
Parcels Release Self Titled Debut
A compelling and energetic live act, Australian indie-funk band Parcels have made their name on danceable disco hits that prioritise fun. On their self-titled debut, however, the band offer up an inconsistent collection of tracks […]
Kurt Vile is Back With New Album, Bottle It In
‘One Trick Ponies‘, one of the singles prefacing Kurt Vile’s new album, serves as both a bit of preemptive self-critique and a statement of intent. “I’ve always had a soft spot for repetition” croons Vile […]
Queer Identities in Music: From Bowie’s Ziggy to ‘Trans Dysphoria Blues’.
With last Thursday marking ‘National Coming Out Day’, Tom Poole reflects on ‘queerness’ within the music industry, and how artistic output has served to challenge conventions in recent years. I had just turned 13 when […]
Mark Wallinger and Francis Butterfield: Leeds Art Gallery Celebrates its 130th Anniversary With Two New Displays
In light of its 130th Anniversary, Kate McCaughey reviews two new exhibitions at Leeds Art Gallery. Mark Wallinger – Threshold to the Kingdom, 2000 Video, projection, colour and sound [stereo] Threshold to the Kingdom, comprised of […]
In The Middle with KMAH Radio
Former Editor-in-Chief, Reece Parker, caught up with KMAH Radio founder, Kristan Caryl, to discuss everything – even where they sourced their iconic sofa. How did you come about creating KMAH? What was the trigger in terms […]
Anti-Slavery Day: Human trafficking, a form of modern slavery
Nearly two centuries after the Slavery Abolition Act was passed in the UK, slavery still exists to this very day and is also a worldwide problem. October 18th marks Anti-Slavery Day, a day to raise awareness […]