Tech references in music

If you listen closely to the lyrics of your favourite songs, you might notice some extravagant purchases being mentioned. They might mention their excessive income or their beloved car but what we've noticed is more and more artist like to name-drop their favourite electrical item. We've listened to some tracks, …

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21/05/2018
Laura Hamill

Why we’ll always need Shakespeare

If you were to consider who the greatest writer in the English language was, would you pick William Shakespeare? Many would and even more than 400 years since his death, Shakespeare is as prominent in class rooms and lecture halls as ever. We're all pretty aware of how important his …

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23/04/2018
Laura Hamill
Vinyl

The joy of physical movies, albums and games

Although streaming has become more and more common due to its convenience, there's no denying the true joy in a physical release. For music, film or game fans, it's a special way to commemorate something you love dearly! We've considered some of the best things about physical media and compiled …

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18/04/2018
Laura Hamill

Essential listening: the ladies of Coachella

World renowned music festival Coachella starts tomorrow! This year sees the most female-focussed line up yet, with 33% of the artists performing being women. If you aren't making it to Coachella Valley, don't worry! We've got a list of some of the hottest female artists gracing the stage this weekend …

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12/04/2018
Laura Hamill

The hidden costs of streaming

Whilst streaming has undoubtedly made our lives easier by allowing us to consume a huge amount of entertainment at our fingertips, we're paying for this privilege. Depending on preferences, the amount of money spent on streaming services is on the up "" and that's for services alone. If you're a …

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11/04/2018
Laura Hamill