7 classic albums that didnâ€™t reach #1 in the charts

7 classic albums that didnâ€™t reach #1 in the charts

There is a strong argument for the 70s being music’s greatest decade, with countless classic albums from Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac and many more. However, not every classic album achieved immediate success. While the likes of Never Mind The B******s, Imagine, Rumours and A Night at the …

12/09/2016

Chris Smith

Music

Sony Unveils the PlayStation 4 Pro

Gaming’s worst kept secret is finally out in the open. Sony is releasing a new console, the PlayStation 4 Pro, this November. However, the PlayStation 4 Pro isn’t a new console in the traditional sense. It’s essentially a PS4 with upgraded specs: double the GPU power, the ability to play …

12/09/2016

Chris Smith

Games

Hello, iPhone 7! Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPhone…

Apple has revealed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus after months of speculation and rumours. Here’s what’s new! No more headphone jack! Yep, the most controversial rumour of them all is true: the iPhone 7 doesn’t have a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Instead, you’ll have to use the Lightning-connector …

08/09/2016

Chris Smith

Tech

Magpie Recommends â€“ Die Antwoord, Warpaint, Passenger and more!

With so much music coming out every week, finding the best new albums is difficult. Luckily, we’re here to help! Every week, we recommend 5 upcoming albums to wrap your ears around. Here are this week’s picks… Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid ”“ Die Antwoord Mount Ninji and …

07/09/2016

Chris Smith

New Releases

Batman vs Superman vs Iron Man vs Spider Man: Which superhero has made the most money at the movies?

Superheroes are big business. Captain America: Civil War, which came out on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, is currently the highest grossing movie of 2016, both Avengers movies made over $1 billion at the worldwide box office, and even less well-reviewed outings like Batman vs Superman and Suicide Squad earned …

06/09/2016

Chris Smith

Movies

This weekâ€™s new DVDs: Sharknado 4, Captain America: Civil War and much more!

It’s that time of the week again: a brand new batch of DVDs to sink your teeth into (well, place into your DVD player carefully and enjoy). This week’s collection features flying sharks of death, superheroes having a right old dust-up and mafia dramas, topped off with some terrifying horror …

05/09/2016

Chris Smith

What will happen in Stranger Things Season 2?

Warning – this post is crawling with spoilers! If you haven’t watched Stranger Things yet, turn back now and return later. Or just read it. But don’t say we didn’t warn you. Forget football, superheroes and the Olympics: 2016 belongs to three boys, their psychic friend and a weird dimension-shifting monster. Stranger …

01/09/2016

Chris Smith

TV

Magpie Recommends: new music from Nao, Local Natives and more!

Finding great new music in the digital age is a daunting task, but we’re here to help. Every Wednesday, we recommend five amazing new releases from across genres for you to check out. Here are this week’s picks! For All We Know – Nao Nao, a trained jazz singer, has …

31/08/2016

Chris Smith

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