“Could this be the last we’ve seen of protest songs in mainstream music culture and if so why is this?” Protest songs are a massive part of our musical history. They are a creative way […]
‘Music From Before The Storm’ by Daughter
Daughter’s latest release, Music from Before the Storm, is quite different to their 2016 album Not to Disappear. This is because this album was actually written as the soundtrack to the video game, ‘Life is […]
Diana, Princess of Style
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, a woman remembered for various reasons: her philanthropy, her humility and her incredible style. To celebrate her fashion legacy, we look […]
Safer Spaces at Festivals
If you’re on a festival website on Monday 8th May and are simply shown a blank screen with the hashtag, ‘#saferspacesatfestivals’, then do not be alarmed. This is not a technical issue, but the latest campaign […]
Track Review: Sign of the Times by Harry Styles
There’s been a lot of hype about this former boy-band member starting his solo career. So few have actually succeeded in a solo career after finding fame in this way (the exception perhaps being Robbie […]
In The Middle with The Shimmer Band
The Shimmer Band are one of the latest bands to emerge on the alternative music scene. Originally from Bristol, their music has been described as a sort of psychedelic rock. On Thursday night, they played […]
The Starman, The Prince and The Last Christmas
2016 saw the world lose some of the greatest LGBTQ+ icons of all time. David Bowie, Prince and George Michael all crafted a legacy that incorporates much more than just their musical achievements: they were […]
The women who shaped music and the music that shaped women
January saw some extraordinary demonstrations of female power, with various women’s marches taking place across the globe. At a time when Donald Trump, a man who has shown little respect for women or our rights, […]
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 […]
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 […]
In The Middle With Molotov Jukebox
Watch a Molotov Jukebox music video on youtube and it will become instantly apparent that this is a really fun and creative band. I had the opportunity to talk to lead singer and accordion player, […]