Category: Music
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Sharon Katta: “I am grateful to still be here to tell this story”
By Grace Clift Sharon Katta has created something which transcends traditional boundaries of ‘music’. It is more of an experience – a soundscape of sorts, capturing a pivotal and painful point in his life. Death Said, Breathe is a 5-track…
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Is All Publicity Good Publicity?: A Look Into the Taylor Swift Brand
By Geneva O’Hara All opinions are those of the author. Between 2020 and 2022, Taylor Swift was on top of the world, in terms of her public image. Following the release of the albums Folklore in July of 2020 and…
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A deep dive into the most underrated soundtracks
By Aoife Carnevale Whether it’s a perfectly crafted playlist or a composition that is made for and thus becomes synonymous with a certain project, soundtracks are the unsung heroes of movies, games and shows. Obviously there are the iconic soundtracks…
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‘Contra’ by Vampire Weekend, 15 years on
By Narayan Saimbi Following the self-titled Vampire Weekend in ‘08, Contra is no stranger to the witty lyricism that made the band’s first album a cult classic amongst indie rock enthusiasts and a staple of the 2000s indie scene. This album serves as a…
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Reneé Rapp is marketing the new album hard
By Nikitah Tomlin Over the past few weeks, Reneé Rapp has released a series of Instagram stories and reels suggesting a potential new single. The Snow Angel singer, in a Swift-style essence, has continued to release easter eggs awaiting the release of…
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Spotify’s generated playlists are rotting my brain
By Aoife Carnevale AI’s stripping of art’s originality is not a new comment – in fact it’s becoming more and more prominent as AI technology improves. As an aspiring writer, (and obsessive consumer of books, television, music), it’s a process…
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How are soundtracks composed?
By Ruby Mitchell What makes a movie iconic? The answer is subjective, yes – but for myself and many others, music is foundational. It shapes, extends, and sometimes even substitutes for narrative meaning. Try to imagine Psycho without its stabbing strings, or Jaws without…
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The rise of KPOP: Is it here to stay?
By Duniya Jan Recent years have marked a significant increase in the popularity of South Korean media, with South Korean music being emblematic of this rise. The refreshing sounds offered by many groups such as Stray Kids and Le Sserafim,…
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The songwriters behind my 12 favourite songs
By Alexandra Pullen Amongst many music fans, it is a common point of discussion as to whether lyricism or production is the main thing which draws you into a song. Does the melody, instrumentals and hook stand out more, or…
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A history of the ‘concept album’
By Liesel Bradbury Many acclaimed concept albums are still spoken about today — the likes of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972) and Kate Bush’s Hounds of…
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