If there’s any time to consume a 720-page book, it is lockdown. This was my thinking as I picked up A Little Life, alert to the fact that it would take a little lifetime to […]
British Just Means English (According to this map…)
Words are English. Books are English. Everything is English. Well, that’s what the VisitBritain ‘Literary Hotspot’ map seems to suggest. VisitBritain tweeted out an illustrative map in which all the titans of ‘British’ Literature were […]
REVIEW: Normal People
Sally Rooney’s novel beautifully depicts an imperfect love story set in Carricklea and Dublin, and the BBC’s new TV adaptation does not stray far from the delightful original. The story perplexes readers, forcing them to […]
Yves Tumor – Heaven To A Tortured Mind Review
Yves Tumor’s first album Safe in The Hands of Love brought with it a distinct, gritty and uncompromising sound. Tumor utilised aesthetics of Noise and Industrial genres, blending them with Hip-Hop and R&B influences to […]
Living La Vida Lockdown: The Lads Behind the Livestreams
Our online editor Andrea Loftus (virtually) caught up with a few of the musicians and DJ’s meeting our live music needs through weekly livestreams. SANDY ROWLINGSON Sandy went to Leeds College of Music and has […]
Frank Ocean’s ‘Cayendo’ and ‘Dear April’: The soundtrack to self-isolation?
Frank Ocean has made his long-awaited return with acoustic tracks ‘Cayendo’ and ‘Dear April.’ Previously double A side vinyl exclusives, the singles finally hit streaming sites on April 3rd. While his November release ‘In My […]
Life’s Too Short for Good Books
18 months. That’s how long it took me to finish “Wuthering Heights”. 18 months. Usually, I’m pretty quick to finish a book (by no means is that a flex; why do people boast about how […]
Not Your Usual Habit Building Article
Tick. A swooping, satisfying, drag-your-pen-all-over-the-page tick. I smile as I look down at the neat little habit-tracker I’ve created for myself, smug in my two consecutive days of waking up at 6:30am to meditate. The […]
Can Writing Keep Us Sane? Some Guidance From Previous Pandemics
In the midst of the current crisis, we may sometimes feel consumed by our worry and anxieties. We tune in to the latest news for regular updates and practical advice, or perhaps, on a deeper […]
Covid-19 Outbreak: The Darkest Hour Is Nearest to Dawn
On December 31st, 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) acknowledged the first cases of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) within Wuhan, China. Since its initial outbreak, Covid-19 has now spread to over 113 countries, with Italy […]
Notre Dame: One Year On
Last week marked the anniversary of the devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which caused up to €600 million in damages and destroyed the iconic spire of the French landmark. As the […]
Naomi Campbell: The Unexpected Youtube Star Entertaining Us in Quarantine
Need some glamorous entertainment? It’s time to catch up on Naomi’s Campbell’s YouTube channel.