Author: Callum Joynes

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    HARDY feat. Jeremy McKinnon – ‘RADIO SONG’ single review: This admittedly novelty genre mashup is a breath of fresh air

    Records Editor Callum Joynes has been rocking out to HARDY’s country-metal mashup

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    “Don’t Shut Me Down”: Can ‘Legacy’ Artists Still Make an Impact with New Music?

    Take a quick look at the UK singles chart right now, and it is abundantly clear that popular music today is largely created by young or new artists. While there are some exceptions in the form of older artists (largely DJs) who team up with younger pop stars (David Guetta), or artists with a massive […]

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    “We’re Getting the Band Back Together”: How Can Pop Groups Reunite Successfully?

    Moreso in recent years than ever, it is apparent that nostalgia is the king of entertainment. From movie reboots to some of the year’s biggest music hits sampling beloved classics, it goes without saying that the past remains somewhat of a comfort to people in this post-pandemic world. Though this trend appears to have always […]

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    Kaiser Chiefs – ‘How 2 Dance’ single review: the Kaisers’ attempt at a party anthem fails to stand out

    Callum Joynes will not want to be dancing to the Kaiser Chiefs’ new lead single.

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    Review: The Snuts @ Engine Rooms, 19/10/22

    Callum Joynes rocked out to The Snuts at Southampton’s Engine Rooms.

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    Review: Sports Team @ The Loft, 17/10/22

    Callum Joynes is impressed with the return of indie hitmakers Sports Team to Southampton.

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    Olly Murs – ‘Die Of A Broken Heart’ single review: undeniably catchy, but devoid of any personality

    Callum Joynes has mixed feelings about the first single in four years from Olly Murs.

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    The 1975 – ‘I’m In Love With You’ single review: make no mistake, this is The 1975 at their very best

    Callum Joynes is more than just ‘in love with’ The 1975’s new single.

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    The Rise of the Nintendo Wii

    Read why Callum Joynes believes Nintendo’s Wii Console was so revolutionary in the Noughties

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    YUNGBLUD – ‘The Emperor’ single review: an anthemic equivalent of sticky indie club at 2am

    Callum Joynes takes a look at the latest release from Gen Z’s emo king

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    DJ Khaled feat. Drake & Lil Baby – ‘STAYING ALIVE’ single review: far too safe, but the infectiously catchy hook compensates

    Callum Joynes is disappointed by one of the year’s biggest rap collaborations.

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    Callum’s Pick of the Albums: August 2022

    Callum Joynes takes a glimpse at what LPs are fast approaching in the month of August!

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    The 1975 – ‘Part Of The Band’ single review: once again ripping up any expectations in glorious fashion

    Callum Joynes is raving over The 1975’s exciting comeback single.

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    Two Door Cinema Club – ‘Wonderful Life’ single review: a return to festival-ready bangers

    Callum Joynes is having a ‘Wonderful Life’ while listening to Two Door Cinema Club’s new single.