Festival Preview: The Great Escape 2024 is shaping up to be a vintage year
The Great Escape Festival in Brighton is one of the global cultural highlights of the year. It’s an important event that points a deserving spotlight on some of the most exciting artists worldwide. This year’s edition looks to be a vintage year for the event with one of its most eclectic and vibrant line-ups yet. Let’s dive into some of the highlights and storylines of the festival’s lineup so far.
Don't Judge a Rock Band by Its Clickbait: Why The Last Dinner Party Demands Attention, Not Derogation
Philip Giouras explores the undeserved criticism faced by The Last Dinner Party, the UK's rising stars of rock music. This thoughtpiece delves into the realities of their journey, from honing their craft in intimate venues to captivating audiences with their energetic live performances. Go beyond the clickbait and see these talented women for who they truly are: a force to be reckoned with in the music world.
A Symphony of Desires: Anthony Willis on Composing the Enigmatic 'Saltburn'
Explore the enthralling world of ‘Saltburn’ as Anthony Willis, the composer behind its captivating score, unveils the intricacies of crafting the film's enigmatic atmosphere. In our interview, Willis delves into the symbolic use of organs and synths, offering insights into how the music enriches the narrative, providing a deeper understanding of the characters' true motives and desires.
Review - Amy: Beyond the Stage, at the Design Museum London
Amy: Beyond the Stage is a momentary glimpse at the person behind the legend; it’s a perfectly curated celebration of the places, people and things that made her Amy
The 30 Albums You Have to Hear in 2022
We’re not exaggerating when we say 2022 looks set to be a historic year for new music. Here are the 30 albums you have to hear in 2022
Live Act of the Year 2021 - Self Esteem
The live act of the year for 2021 could have only ever been one act. This year Self Esteem has not just wowed with her sensational album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ but when bringing the record alive on the stage, she’s reimagined what a Pop performance can be, refusing to be limited or constrained in her vision.
Where are the Women?
Nearly three years ago we posted an article about the shocking lack of women being represented at UK Festivals. Nothing has changed. Here’s our response.
Never Really Over? The Second Coming of Katy Perry
Nearly a decade on from ‘Teenage Dream’ Katy Perry finally seems to be recapturing that spark that made her a megastar with ‘Never Really Over’ and latest single ‘Small Talk’ Philip Giouras analyses the rise, fall and perhaps rise again of one of Pop’s biggest stars.
Women created the best music of 2018 - Why are the U.K. Festivals of 2019 not reflecting that?
Last year was such a monumental year for women in music. So it’s utterly disappointing to see U.K. Festivals failing once again to reflect that. We analyse their repeated excuses and see if in 2019 they still stand up?
The 1975 Are Making Arenas Affordable Again
The most surprising thing about The 1975’s tour announcement this week was the price but not for reasons you might think. Philip Giouras takes a look at the rising price of concerts and the few major artists that are making a stand.
Nina Nesbitt has released two of the biggest pop songs of 2018 - It’s time to take notice.
With the release ‘Loyal To Me’ and ‘Somebody Special’ Nina Nesbitt has created two of the strongest pop tracks of the year, it’s time for people to start paying attention.
From Amy Winehouse to Demi Lovato… We’re Still Not Doing Enough
It feels painfully fitting that almost on the anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s death, another female singer with a well reported history of substance addiction overdoses. This time it’s not fatal, but can we say we’ve really offered enough support.
The Top 10 Drake Songs (2018)
Here we breakdown the Top 10 Drake songs. (Pre release of his album ‘Scorpion’)
Why First Aid Kit's You Are The Problem Here’ Is The Most Important Song of 2017
‘You Are The Problem Here’ is the most important song of 2017, First Aid Kit have created an empowering song for women which showcases that no matter what anyone else says, the crime of sexual assault itself is the problem here, not the victims!