By Lewis Hannah ‘drop dead’ is the lead single from Olivia Rodrigo’s new album You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. The lower case letter at the start of her single’s title is how the artist wants…
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Catch Your Breath has me holding my breath
By Jacob Norton-Leake The newest EP from Catch Your Breath continues to grow their sound, taking more risks with atmosphere, emotion, and even filmic elements without sacrificing the weight that makes them distinctive. It is a much darker, mature record…
Your Favourite Toy – Foo Fighters Album Review
By Leah Simons Dave Grohl enters the confessional. He knows he’s done wrong and is seeking redemption. Your Favourite Toy, Foo Fighters’ 12th studio album, attempts to offer it. Thematically overflowing with hauntings of the past and the present and…
Popstar of Your Dreams – Kai Bosch, EP Review
Cornish singer-songwriter Kai Bosch released his highly anticipated fourth EP, Popstar of Your Dreams, on April 16th. By Izzy Hurcum The opening track, which also happens to be the EP title, kicks this four song EP off with a bang and…
REVIEW: Dogrel, one year on
Imogen Bebb looks back on the release of ‘Dogrel’ by Fontaines D.C. on 12th April 2019 It’s always commendable to hear bands embracing the place they grew up in, and on their debut album ‘Dogrel’, Dublin-based Fontaines D.C. do exactly…
REVIEW: Calva Louise have a knack for audio addictions
BA Music Journalism’s Georgie Hull was at Night People to cast an eye over Manchester three piece Calva Louise. Without further ado, being introduced by the iconic Countdown theme tune, the Manchester based trio enthusiastically skip onto the too-small stage.…
Live music under the critical spotlight
Music Journalism students hit the road to review Baba Naga’s gig at Manchester’s Night and Day Café as part of course assessment; a live exercise that helps students hone their journalistic skills. Below are two reviews from the gig. “Baba…
EP REVIEW: ‘Skint Kids Disco’- No Hot Ashes
First year Music Journalism student Frank Whitwell generated an EP review for No Hot Ashes debut EP ‘Skint Kids Disco’. Frank also analyses one of their live shows before sitting down with the band to discuss their new release and what…
Music Review: ‘Two friends. Two guitars. Two brilliant artists.’
Music Journalism student Benjamin Reade explores hip hop album ‘Lotta Sea Lice’, which was released October 2017 by Kurt Vile and Courtney Barnett. Lennon and McCartney summed up how to listen to this album with the opening line to ‘Tomorrow…