by Abbie Moore After a four year hiatus Korean pop royalty BTS are back to topping the charts worldwide. After being forced to swap their dazzling stage outfits to army uniforms to complete South Korea’s mandatory military service the group…
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London Mayor announces tube map to celebrate grassroot venues
By Freya Hoare A new campaign has been revealed in London to support local and independent grassroot venues. The campaign was set up by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, and consists of a tube map detailing various venues, artists and independent…
The Song is Over – The Whodlums play final gig
By Leah Simons After nearly 20 years as one of Britain’s most notable tribute acts, the Whodlums played their last show, taking the stage at Britain’s musical epicentre, the Cavern Club. The band seared through a collection of The Who’s…
Artists speak out against Supreme Court ruling
By Leah Simons. Artists such as Charli XCX, Jade and Wolf Alice have all joined in signing a letter of solidarity for the trans, non-binary and intersex community. The letter, started by artist Tom Rasmussen, comes after a decision from…
Charm, by Clairo – album review
By Freya Hoare A dingy, smoke-filled apartment in the middle of Soho, London in the 1970s. In an avocado green sitting room, you drop the needle down onto this new exciting, yet mellow album, Charm by an emerging artist Clairo.…
Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department – full review
By Abbie Forster ‘All is fair in love and poetry,’ is the tagline for pop sensation Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Swift delighted fans by dropping this surprise double album on April 19, featuring collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine. Swift immediately managed to gain all…
The Hidden Music Venues of Chester
In a small Roman style city there can’t possibly be much music round here, right? Wrong. It’s spilling out onto the street’s day and night if you truly look for it. With buskers on every corner during the day, and artists playing…
Eurovision Mania grips Liverpool
By Joe Vickers On Saturday 13 May, Liverpool will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The maritime city will host the contest on behalf of 2022 victors Ukraine, due to ongoing conflicts in the region caused by the Russian invasion. In…
Black Spiders – Can’t Die, Won’t Die Album Review
How many bands excite you right out of the gate? Black Spiders have certainly done that for me. Their debut album titled ‘Can’t Die, Won’t Die’ manages to encompass hard-rock, shoe gaze, and grunge to maximum effect. The album is…
Download Festival announce more bands and stage splits for 2023
The most recent Download Festival lineup announcement reveals Halestorm, Neck Deep, Clutch, and many more for this years edition of the long running festival. Day tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday are the only tickets available, and are the last…