A beautifully crafted project rising from the ashes of past controversy comes iridescence, a confirmation that Brockhampton are still dominating new sound within the hip-hop genre as they continue to push the boundaries of sound, […]
alt-J Delves Into the Realms of Hip-Hop with New Album, REDUXER
Only one year on from their last album, RELAXER, alt-J have returned with a whole new host of music – but it’s far from their intricate brand of indie rock we’ve grown to expect. Instead, […]
Senga Nengudi Exhibition: The Henry Moore Institute
It was the utmost pleasure to be invited to the opening exhibition of Senga Nengudi, one of the world’s leading avant-garde artists last week at the Leeds Henry Moore Institute. Open until February 2019, it’s […]
Are the university’s Arts and Humanities courses still stuck in the past?
Coming to university, you are told that you will be moving away from the spoon-fed nature of a school curriculum to one that encourages critical thinking and expands your knowledge even further. However, broadening your […]
The Weekend Ahead: Sub Dub Returns Home
This weekend Subdub will be making its hotly anticipated and inevitably successful return to its original home, the West Indian Centre. The last Subdub event held at the venue was well over sixth months ago, […]
Agony Aunt: Struggling to Make Friends in First Year
HELP! I’ve just got here, and I’ve got no clue how to meet people! How do I make friends?? Let me start with saying this- believe it or not, we’ve ALL been there. When I […]
International Coffee Day
Have a latte on your mind? Never fear, international coffee day is today and it’s just what we’ve bean waiting for. On the 1st October coffee events take place, celebrating the journey of coffee. This […]
Utøya: Should Filmmakers Continue to Depict Terrorist Attacks?
With the news of the release of two separate films depicting the events of the 2011 Utøya attack in Norway, Mailies Fleming explores the moral implications of depicting terrorist attacks on screen. As the month […]
Preview: Jorja Smith to headline two nights at Manchester’s Albert Hall – 10th and 11th October 2018
The name Jorja Smith might spark recognition in some for its association with contemporary trailblazers like Stormzy, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Kali Uchis. But, increasingly, the name Jorja Smith is gaining its own, much deserved, […]
Fresher’s Week Special: Coming Of Age Films To Watch With Your New Flatmates
Starting or returning to university is daunting, so why not make this time less stressful by sitting down and bonding over some crowd-pleasing movies with your flatmates? Here are just a few to get you […]
Small Talk with Josh Bayat and Oliver Walkden
Small Talk is a brand new night launching at Wire on Saturday 29th September. We spoke to creator Josh and Wire manager Oliver Walkden to learn more about it, and to find out what plans […]
‘Her own words in her own writing:’ Ophelia Muse, Elizabeth Siddal, to be Finally Given a Voice in New Poetry Collection
Frequently referred to as the Pre-Raphaelite Supermodel, even those who do not recognise Elizabeth Siddal’s name will know her pale oval face and flowing red tresses. The famous muse of Dante Rossetti, Siddal posed for […]