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Concert Review: MICO’s ‘Internet hometown hero’ Tour

Which other artist would let you dap them up three times in a row? From cracking jokes on stage to jumping into the audience, MICO’s London leg of his ‘Internet hometown hero’ tour was electrifying, where fans and first-timers alike could participate comfortably without reservation.

Men, Myths and Media: EPIC: The Musical

Instead of reading about Odysseus’ expeditions in the collective 24 books of the Odyssey, why not listen to the stories of his adventures through the course of 9 sung-through concept albums, backed by a chorus of “600 men” and a non-diegetic band? This is the magic of composer Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ concept musical EPIC: The Musical.

Deceit and Distrust, Submission and Subversion: What Makes a Good Dystopian Film?

Imagine a world in which justice is overruled by supremacy, a world that relies on passive public subservience. The struggle for power is the blueprint for dystopian fiction. Might the growing resistance of a defiant protagonist threaten to dismantle the very foundations of a dystopian world?

Event Review: GRD Floor Project

Eva's review of the first ever GRD Floor event at the Union Theatre in London, showcasing an array of young and budding musicians. Edited by Hannah Sugars

Song Review: RAYE's 'Genesis.'

‘Genesis.' is the thrilling three-act opus from British singer-songwriter RAYE, produced by multiple GRAMMY Award winner Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

Album Review: Dylan Sinclair’s ‘FOR THE BOY IN ME’

In his debut album, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Dylan Sinclair touches on his Filipino roots and weaves them with 90’s R&B nostalgia. ‘FOR THE BOY IN ME’ contains 12 tracks and plays like a collection of soulful love letters blended with vulnerable melodies – letters to old lovers, to new ones, and to life itself. 

Film Review: A Complete Unknown

Timothée Chalamet plays 19-year-old Bob Dylan in this biopic, telling the story of how Bob Dylan went from a 19-year-old with $5 in his pocket to becoming one of the biggest musical stars of the day, in less than three years.

Media Wrapped: Performing Authenticity

Eva delves into why we love 'year in review' summaries so much, and whether 'Spotify Wrapped' can really alter our listening habits...

Production Review: 9 to 5: The Musical

Funny, empowering, creative and resourceful: King's Musical Theatre Society wows audiences with their latest production

Music to My Eyes: Exploring Music Videos and their Purpose

Betty investigates the influence of the music video on the industry and its constantly changing place within the cultural landscape of digital media

Terence Fletcher: How 'Whiplash' Portrayed the Perfect Villain

What makes a ‘good’ villain, and how did Damien Chazelle’s 'Whiplash' incidentally craft the so-called perfect one?

Beyond Rhyme or Reason: Understanding the Meaning of Lyrics

How important are lyrics to our understanding of music? Reflecting on her own relationship to foreign language songs, Sue Min Tan explores the relationship between words, communication and feeling.

Concert Review: NIKI’s ‘Buzz’ World Tour

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI (Nicole Zefanya) released her studio album ‘Buzz’ in early August. Since then, she's embarked on a tour spanning all four corners of the earth: from North America and Europe, to Asia and Australasia. Our reporter Sukhman attended her London concert at Wembley Arena on September 7th 2024.

Gatekeep Gatekeeping: The Power Of Music As A Tool For Social Connection

Should we gatekeep gatekeeping? Eva looks into the practice of gatekeeping music and one’s musical tastes. After all, music is the essence of communication in the digital age, and ultimately, is the way that the world becomes intelligible to our generation.