Autumn and Nick Drake
Every autumn l descend into a blind hero worship of Nick Drake. I don’t know why this happens. It’s been an annual tradition since I was about sixteen but I…
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Boosting feel-good chemicals: the secret to happiness?
How certain activities can boost certain brain chemicals and subsequently your mood.
Review: Kanye West’s ‘Donda’
Isobel Clark reviews Kanye West's latest album, 'Donda'.
Amber Run gig review
Hannah Davies reviews Amber Run's gig at Newcastle University Students' Union on the 17th of October 2021.
The Lounge Society Gig Review
Evie Nicholson reviews The Lounge Society's gig at Newcastle's Head of Steam on the 2 of October
Review: Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’
Aoifke Madeleine discusses Lorde's new single 'Solar Power' and upcoming album.
A rose amongst thorns?: Review: ‘The Return of The Durutti Column’
Evie Nicholson reviews 'The Return of The Durutti Column', a 1980 album by the eponymous post-punk band.
Review: Squid: ‘Bright Green Field’
The debut LP from the Brighton/London based post-punk outfit draws heavily from the urban scape around them.
Review: Kero Kero Bonito: ‘Civilization II’
The synth pop trio's newest EP shows a more thoughtful and mature side to the band.
Music and power: The 2020 BLM protests
Music is frequently associated with periods of protests, and the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests are no exception. Lauren Powdrell discusses the power of hip-hop music in rallying for change.