Author: Owen Middleton


  • Notes on News: Did Game of Thrones go too far?

    Two of our writers discuss the events of season five’s sixth episode of Game of Thrones.

  • Review: Game of Thrones (Season 5, Episode 5)

    We’re now at the half way point of season 5 of Game of Thrones.

  • Preview: The Hudsucker Proxy

    Owen previews the Nuffield Theatre’s latest show, The Hudsucker Proxy.

  • Review: Hudson Taylor – Singing for Strangers

    After years of EP releases – and a performance at SUSU’s The Bridge – the Irish folk duo, Hudson Taylor, have released their debut album. Taking inspiration from their early days of busking, the album has been aptly named Singing for Strangers which couldn’t reflect the band’s nature in a better way. The Dublin-born brothers have […]

  • Preview: Nick Mulvey at London’s Roundhouse (27/03/15)

    Mercury Prize nominated Nick Mulvey embarks on a European tour.

  • Nostalgic News: Marley & Me released six years ago today

    Marley & Me was released on 11th March back in 2009.

  • Review: Chess at the Nuffield (05/02/2015)

    Owen Middleton reviews the Operatic Society’s Chess at the Nuffield Theatre.

  • Preview: Chess at the Nuffield Theatre

    Chess was written by Tim Rice with music composed by former ABBA members Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson and comes to our very own Nuffield Theatre from the 3-7th January.

  • Nostalgic News: James Cameron’s Avatar released 5 years ago today

    James Cameron’s ground breaking film Avatar was released on the 17th December 2009, after a London premiere on the 10th.

  • Review: Bear’s Den – Islands

    On 20th October, up and coming band Bear’s Den released their debut album Islands following a successful European tour, which included London’s Tabernacle venue. The trio is made up of guitarist Andrew Davies, Banjo-playing Joey Haynes and drummer Kevin Jones, each sharing the vocals with equal weight. Armed with a strong set list of mesmerising […]

  • Nostalgic News: ‘I Bet You Look Good On the Dancefloor’ reached number one nine years ago

    Taken from their debut Mercury Award-winning album, the track was the beginning of something very special for the British music scene.

  • Review: Ben Willmott – Summer Sun

    With many years of experience being a part of numerous funk and jazz bands, Willmott has finally created a unique album which demonstrates his versatility as a multi-instrumental musician.

  • Review: Hudson Taylor at The Bridge (12/06/2014)

    The Irish acoustic duo performed at Southampton University venue The Bridge, as part of Huw Stephens live music initiative ‘Coffee House Sessions’.

  • Preview: Liz Green at Pie and Vinyl, Portsmouth (29/05/2014)

    Liz Green will be playing for free this evening at Porstmouth venue Pie and Mash. Doors open at 6.30pm.