Lyrically Speaking: They’re Mad! – Renée Rapp’s Crazy Good Rhymes
Words by Emma Marchetti Have you heard the news? Pop music’s favourite Mean Girl has just dropped her sophomore album! Singer and actress Renèe Rapp’s Bite Me, her second studio album, has been teased for quite a while now, first with the lead single Leave Me Alone in late May, followed by Mad and Why Is She Still Here?. While it has only now come … Continue reading Lyrically Speaking: They’re Mad! – Renée Rapp’s Crazy Good Rhymes
Don’t Be So F**king Greedy – A Review of Greedy Karl’s Debut EP ‘Room 3’
Words by Mollie Dowling and Leela Brunsdon Header image by Saskia O’Hara 31st July. Mark your fucking calendars. Greedy Karl‘s debut EP “Room 3” is here to show you what a no-frills band in full flight should sound like. This London-based four piece has been disrupting the scene since early 2023, packing out venues in some of the city’s hottest spots. If you haven’t managed … Continue reading Don’t Be So F**king Greedy – A Review of Greedy Karl’s Debut EP ‘Room 3’
Lyrically Speaking: Words That Hurt – A Lyrical Analysis of Yungblud’s Zombie
Zombie deals with the delicate theme of self-love, voicing the thoughts of those of us struggling with mental and physical health, and asking for help on their behalf. It is for this reason that Yungblud wanted the music video to pay homage to NHS nurses, who constantly see people at their worst and walk them through those scary times. Continue reading Lyrically Speaking: Words That Hurt – A Lyrical Analysis of Yungblud’s Zombie
Live Review – Bludfest year 2
Words by Grace Minghella Despite being one of the hottest days of the year so far, the weather wasn’t the only thing hot at Milton Keynes Bowl. I started my day by exploring the festival grounds and seeing everything Bludfest year two had to offer, such as a skatepark in “YUNGBLUD Village”, a pop-up shop to celebrate the release of Yungblud’s brand new album IDOLS, … Continue reading Live Review – Bludfest year 2
Preview – Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025
There’s a unique kind of electricity that surrounds the Reading & Leeds announcement each year. It’s a forecast of the cultural weather for the August Bank Holiday, and for 2025, it’s predicting a beautiful storm. When I saw that the theatrical pop coronation of Chappell Roan would share a weekend with the profound, earthy force of Hozier, I knew this year was different. The addition of over 80 new artists, including Leigh-Anne and Brittany Broski, only confirms it: this is a festival that is deeply invested in the beautiful, contradictory, and utterly fascinating chaos of right now. Continue reading Preview – Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds 2025
Behind the shots: Cage The Elephant – 17/02/25
words & photography by Grace Minghella I had the honour of shooting at Cage the Elephant’s February 17th show in London, it was such an unforgettable performance, blending raw energy with amazing musical talent. The band took to the stage at the packed O2 academy Brixton on a boring monday, immediately feeding off the crowd’s excitement following the amazing opening acts who set the vibe … Continue reading Behind the shots: Cage The Elephant – 17/02/25
For Everybody Going Through Tough Times – Mr Worldwide Has You Covered
Words and Images by Izzy Oxley. For all who are going through rough patches, believe me, been there, done that. The one and only Pitbull has returned to bless the UK with 2 electrifying nights at the O2. If you are lucky enough to be walking the same soil as he does tonight, expect to cross paths with bald-capped, suit-wearing flurries of fans on your … Continue reading For Everybody Going Through Tough Times – Mr Worldwide Has You Covered
Live Review: Pan Amsterdam At The Jazz Cafe, London
Words: Fin Harrison / Images: Elizabeth Lenthall It’s Wednesday the 4th of June, and as the interior of Camden’s famous Jazz Cafe begins to fill up, the excitement in the room is paired with a sense of intrigue. A week on from the release of his otherworldly-sounding new LP, ‘Confines’, experimental rapper, singer and jazz trumpeter Pan Amsterdam (Leron Thomas) is finally bringing his project … Continue reading Live Review: Pan Amsterdam At The Jazz Cafe, London
Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025
Right then. Let’s get this straight. My sunburn is just starting to peel, a flaky reminder of three days spent under a relentless Barcelona sun. That, a tote bag full of Schwarzkopf products, a freshly customised Levi’s tee, and a €100 Vueling voucher are the main souvenirs from my annual pilgrimage to Primavera Sound. The voucher was just pure, random luck. It’s a pretty perfect summary of the Primavera experience: a chaotic, slightly absurd collision of corporate presence and raw joy. Continue reading Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025
Lyrically Speaking: (Not So) Messy – Lola Young’s “Too Perfect” Use Of Antithesis
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have certainly heard south-east London singer Lola Young’s big hit about a million times. To celebrate the launch of her latest single, ‘One Thing’, let us then talk about the track that made her famous, wishing her new song just as much success. Continue reading Lyrically Speaking: (Not So) Messy – Lola Young’s “Too Perfect” Use Of Antithesis
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