Another Red Heart Taken by the American Dream: Ethel Cain’s ‘American Teenager’, and the dark side of idealised promises.

Cain’s exploration of the American Dream, and nostalgia for what can never be.

Iolanthe: A Review

Isabelle Bylett reviews Durham Opera Ensemble’s production of Iolanthe, an impressive and engaging operetta filled with light-hearted farce and satire.

Introducing Aftercuts: Durham’s Newest Music Magazine

What has happened to support act etiquette?

The best albums to study to this summative season

The Bubble Wrapped: Part 1

Songs that go the distance: the case for long-form tracks

Autumn’s closing soundtrack

Chappell Roan and the “Femininomenon” of parasocial relationships: should ‘superfan’ behaviour be excused?

A love letter to Loveless, the best album to listen to on a drunken walk home