By Liv Wilks. In honour of ‘Michael ‘ skyrocketing at the box office, now is the perfect time to revisit an album that shaped years of sound – Off the Wall. At a short runtime of 41 minutes, Off the…
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Jalen Ngonda, Doctrine of Love – Album Review
By Anayo Eltringham Onuora Jalen Ngonda’s second studio album sits comfortably in the sweet spot between classic soul and contemporary gospel, combining rich, rippling textures with rounded melodic patterns. Doctrine of Love is steeped in the familiar nostalgia of 60s Motown, yet remains soulful,…
Are Phone-Free Concerts the Way Forward?
By Izzy Hurcum On paper, a phone-free concert is Gen-Z’s worst nightmare. Imagine seeing your favourite artist live, and you can’t take any videos and boast about it on social media the next day. In recent years, though, phone-free concerts are becoming…
Wired Headphones: Trendy or genuine sound quality upgrade?
By Freya Hoare For those who aren’t participating in the recent resurgence of vinyl, and instead choose to indulge in streaming platforms like Spotify; if they don’t want to be annoying on public transport, headphones or earbuds are a must.…
As It Was: Linking Nostalgia and Music
By Leah Simons A jingle, that one song that played on your first night out or an album you had on repeat as a teenager: nostalgia weaves its way into music and always manages to help us return to our…
Rising album prices an ‘insult’ to buyers says Chester record shop owner
By Alex McFerren Record prices have increased in price by 24% over the past five years, according to the Discogs website. This is an increase that can be seen in multiple record stores, mainly chain stores such as HMV where…
Vince Staples – Cry Baby Album Review
By Toby Wilkins Since his breakout 2015 record, gangsta rap classic Summertime ’06, Vince Staples has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most adventurous artists. His sound has evolved with every subsequent release, from the club-inspired Big Fish Theory, to 2024’s more…
Black Veil Brides drummer drops out mid-tour!
By Emily Moran Christian Coma (CC), drummer of Black Veil Brides, has had to drop out mid-European tour due to what was worded as an “unfortunate personal and private matter.” The band has announced that Wade Murff from Godsmack will…
Everywhere At Once festival adds more acts to their lineup
By Leah Simons Fatboy Slim, Gene and Westside Cowboy have all been added to the roster, joining a lineup of 400+ other artists such as Rizzle Kicks, Becky Hill and The Royston Club. The festival, taking place between 26th –…
How Is Record Store Day Beneficial to Independent Record Stores?
By Izzy Hurcum Every year, tens of thousands of record collectors descend onto record stores across the UK to celebrate Record Store Day (also known as RSD), an annual event featuring exclusive releases and limited-edition vinyl pressings. This year’s event featured more…