‘You’re so handsome when I’m all over your mouth,’ sings Hayden Anhedönia, arms outstretched, claw-like fingernails glinting.
Ethel Cain, Religion and Why Cannibalism is Having a Moment
What Harry Styles’ Album of the Year Win at the Grammys Means to the Art and the Artist
Diyar Keyhanfar At the 65th Grammy awards in February 2023, British singer and former One Direction member, Harry Styles, took home the award for Album of the Year – an award that […]
“I Can Love Me Better”: Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” is the Anthem of the Self-Care Era.
We all know the lyrics to Miley’s catchy “Flowers” chorus (from hearing it approximately 147 times a day online, or, if you’re like me, having it on repeat for two weeks straight). But, if you’ve been living under a rock…
Will the Grammys ever learn? The Dangers of Compartmentalization at the Annual Award Show
Amaani Rana discusses issues surrounding the legitimacy of The Grammy Awards
I am no mother, I am no bride, I am King
Florence tackles the torn identity she feels between her success as an artist, and a woman wanting to start a family in her new song King.
Take me or leave me – the changing opinions of musical theatre
Musical theatre wasn’t always deemed as a particularly ‘cool’ part of popular culture. But, have we reached a turning point?
Creative Careers: An Interview with Nikhil Rai
Nikhil is a model and performer based in London. After completing his A-Levels and a Musical Theatre course at the Arts Educational Schools London, he moved onto train in Musical Theatre at […]
I Still F*cking Love You: Popular Heartbreak Anthems and the Tragedy Paradox
Zara Agha discusses how breakup songs exhibit the tragedy paradox.
From York Graduate to Magazine Founder: An Interview with Stephanie Roberts
Elizabeth Baker talks to the Founder and Editor of The Record Press, York’s new music magazine.
Hold My Feminism, TikTok: I’m Vibing
Elizabeth Baker on Feminist TikTok and problematic bangers.
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