With something for just about anyone remotely interested in pop culture, as well as a star-studded list of guests, London’s biggest convention continues to be a biannual highlight for all.
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Migos and the Infectiousness of Ad-libs: How ‘Mumble’ Rappers are Taking Over Music
I’ll be honest – before Donald Glover did that shout-out to Migos during his Golden Globes’ acceptance speech, I didn’t really know who they were. I was too busy obsessing over being a pretentious music snob and claiming that I listen to ‘actual’ hip-hop, not ridiculous and cheesy trap anthems. After listening to Bad and…
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Orange is the New Black – Season Five Review
This season of Orange is the New Black is the series’ most serious, yet also its silliest. While the women of Lichfield have a tangible opportunity for political gain, and even liberation, they use that opportunity in bizarre ways. This is evident from the first episode’s title alone – ‘Riot FOMO’. While Taystee leads a…
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All The Glory: Illinois by Sufjan Stevens
Twelve years on from its initial release, the American singer-songwriter’s ode to the Prairie State remains a modern classic; a significant milestone for both Stevens’ career, and fans around the world.
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American Gods, Episode 5 – Lemon Scented You
After a stunning fourth episode to this fantastical series, we have episode five: Lemon Scented You. While the episode is again of high quality, it lacked the thrust of the episodes that have proceeded it. A hell of a lot of narration, but few hooks to grab onto to allow yourself to be pulled into…
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In Interview: Caitlin Morrow
It’s interesting how many incredibly talented artists there are, but who are unknown because their songs aren’t out on the big music platforms. With a little bit of research and curiosity you can discover singers, song-writers, and musicians that produce terrific music. Caitlin Morrow, the focus of this interview, is certainly one of these artists,…
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Twelfth Night at Shakespeare’s Globe
Emma Rice, the outgoing artistic director of the Globe Theatre, is no stranger to pushing boundaries and courting the controversy that comes with creativity – and Twelfth Night is no different.
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Head Full of Snow, American Gods Review
If you haven’t started American Gods by now then you should. It brings to life a stunning and intricate world of humans and Gods, living side by side, and bickering amongst themselves.
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Harry Styles – Harry Styles
The debut solo album from the golden boy of British pop is far more accomplished than his previous pop efforts, with only its lack of cohesive direction and tired lyricism dragging it down.
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Seafret in Cardiff
When the music player fades out, lights go on while Lewis Capaldi walks on stage to warm up the audience. This is the opening act for Seafret’s concert in Cardiff: the last date of their U.K. tour. Capaldi picks up his guitar, looks at the audience for a second and then plays the first chord…
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