“LUX” and Rosalía’s modern spirituality
Rosalía is re-working faith into something accessible for the everyday person. She offers a more human perspective to spirituality and allows for the contradictions of human life to permeate faith,…
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Change as a Catalyst for Art: Metamorphosis and Harry Styles’s ‘As It Was’.
Change, and how it acts as the most effective catalyst for artistic expression through music.
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
For music lovers in Durham – whether you enjoy reading about it, writing about it, or simply discussing it – something exciting is on the horizon. Aftercuts, a brand-new music…
What has happened to support act etiquette?
Myrtle Watts questions the purpose of the support act amid changing attitudes to their performances
The Bubble Wrapped: Part 1
As 2024 comes to a close, let's press replay on some of my favourite songs of the year.
Songs that go the distance: the case for long-form tracks
From prog rock to hip-hop, James Scott-Dawkins brings us into the captivating world of long-form music and discusses his favourite tracks.
Autumn’s closing soundtrack
Fall is fading - and it needs a soundtrack for its closing act. Here are a few songs to add to your rotation so you can hold onto the last…