French Bossa Nova cover band Nouvelle Vague have been around for a while—15 years to be exact—and are gearing up for an international tour bringing their most iconic songs around the world. Their latest live […]
A Programme of French Choral Music: What To Expect
In less than a week, the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall will be filled with the voices of the women’s and mixed chorus from the School of Music. The repertoire of French choral music from the […]
Loyle Carner and Jordan Rakei Get Personal in ‘Ottolenghi’
This isn’t a review. This is a thank you. There are rare moments in life where you listen to a song and instantly connect, to the point that you lie awake, unable to go to […]
5 Unmissable Acts At Slam Dunk 2018
There’s no denying that certain festivals cater to certain kinds of people, and there was never any question about which best represented me. Despite only lasting a day in each location, Slam Dunk is the […]
Janelle Monáe celebrates intersectional feminism and femininity with stunning new track ‘Pynk’
Janelle Monáe is renowned for being something of an LGBT icon, who unashamedly embraces sexuality and calls out BS over pop hits. Her new release ‘Pynk’—the third instalment of her upcoming album Dirty Computer— absolutely […]
Leeds Festival 2018: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
The year is 2016, I’m in a tent and some cheap harem pants that I haggled down to 3 quid. Dripping with sweat eagerly awaiting the next couple days of brilliant music. This is the […]
All Points East adds The xx and Lorde to exceptional line-up
East London’s Victoria Park’s newest and most exciting summer festival for the 2018 calendar has to be All Points East. The festival spreading across the weekend of the 25th to the 27th of May, featuring titans of both the indie-rock and […]
Smirnoff and Spotify team up to launch Equaliser
Who would have thought that your favourite vodka brand would be getting involved in an initiative to promote women’s equality in the music industry? In the spirit of International Women’s day, Smirnoff have teamed up […]
NME to cease print production and ‘expand digital platforms’
NME have announced that this week’s issue (Friday 9 March) will be its final free print edition, in a pursuit to expand its digital audience. After 66 years of print publication, this is a revelation that highlights […]
Live At Leeds unveil The Vaccines as headliners
Every year, anticipation for Live At Leeds builds like bubbles in a soda bottle. This morning, the cap was unleashed and excitement over-brimmed as The Vaccines were announced as headliners. Topping the bill on the […]