‘This Is Why’ review: Paramore
Sophie Prior reviews Paramore's latest album, 'This Is Why'.
Music
Haruki Murakami and the literary world of music
Murakami is a Japanese author of contemporary fiction – whose novels are taking the literary world by storm. His style is defined by mystical realism; his characters are contemplative and…
Natalia Lafourcade – De Todas las Flores, album review
Mexican singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade is a big deal in the Spanish-speaking world. In the English speaking world, less so. But her recent album De Todas las Flores, released in October…
Rising to fame in the music industry: is social media the way to go?
Sophie Prior explores three now-famous singer-songwriters who rose to fame by posting on social media apps.
Affairs, drugs, and rock’n’roll: the making of Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Sophie Prior discusses the romantic turmoil which defined the making of the hit album Rumours, by Fleetwood Mac
No more talk of ‘guilty pleasures’, please.
I had an epiphany last week when my friend came over for dinner and played ‘Toxic’ by Britney Spears. I always thought it was just a cheesy 00s pop hit.…
What does your music taste say about you?
Sophie Prior explores the link between music taste and personality.
Is Harry Styles the new king of pop?
On a warm, summer afternoon in June 2022, I followed a trail of glitter and pink feathers to Wembley Stadium. Had I planned a trip to the UK just to…
Courting gig review
As my friend and I embark the X21 bus to Stockton after successfully finding the J bus stop – a letter seemingly too far into the alphabet to be a…