Author: Rhianna Saglani

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    Do Reboots, Sequels and Spin Offs Effect the Legacies of the Originals?

    Does a sequel show mean a sequel legacy? Do reboots mean fresher franchises? Megan Eynon-Daly and Rhianna Saglani share their thoughts as to the effect, or lack of, that reboots, sequels, and spin-offs have on the originals.

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    Joshua Bassett – ‘Smoke Slow’ single review: solid, but missing the punch of previous singles

    Disney-turned-pop star Joshua Bassett follows up single Doppelgänger with less than extraordinary ‘Smoke Slow’, yet continues to prove his talent, competency, and potential as a musician and songwriter.  Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad song. It just doesn’t stand alone the rest of his songs have, and it doesn’t feel as unique sonically […]

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    Most Memorable Mid-show Stops

    I feel like the post-COVID era has been full of accidents and injuries at gigs while people try and regain the spirit of the pre-COVID live scene. Not to say that these incidents weren’t happening before, but it seems as though the TikTok for you page is full of “omg look! This artist’s stopped because […]

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    What Do West End Closures Mean for the Future of Theatre?

    Is the West End heading for its final curtain? Rhianna Saglani thinks not.

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    Nepotism: A Catalyst For an Easier Legacy?

    Picture this: a young Indian girl brought up on Bollywood films and Indian TV and music. She sees the same faces and voices over and over again in almost everything she watches or hears.  But she doesn’t think anything of it. As she grows up, she looks at Western culture and sees a lot more […]

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    The Beatles’ Enduring Legacy

    Beatlemania /biːt(ə)lˈmeɪnɪə/ noun noun: Beatlemania – extreme enthusiasm for the Beatles pop group, as manifested in the frenzied behaviour of their fans in the 1960s. “the band took to spending weeks on end in the studio as a way of escaping from the mayhem of Beatlemania” But I’d like to extend that definition. Beatlemania: extreme […]

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    Joshua Bassett – ‘SHE SAID HE SAID SHE SAID’ single review: a punchy, near-perfect pop anthem

    Rhianna Saglani is impressed with yet another single from Disney star Joshua Bassett.

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    The Vamps – ’10 Years of The Vamps’ album review: not a usual ‘best of’ album

    Rhianna Saglani reflects on a decade of the pop boyband with their new compilation album.

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    Photographer in Focus: Sarah Carpenter

    Rhianna Saglani explores the work of Sarah Carpenter, a photographer who has managed to make the most out of a fantastic hobby, using her connections to expand her portfolio.

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    Joshua Bassett – ‘would you love me now?’ single review: a classic heartbreak song told through meaningful lyrics

    Rhianna Saglani checks out American pop boy Joshua Bassett’s latest release.

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    5 Seconds of Summer (feat. Sierra Deaton) – ‘Older’ single review: not your normal heartbreak song

    Rhianna Saglani is truly in love with the latest offering from 5 Seconds of Summer

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    Maisie Peters – ‘Blonde/Good Enough’ double single review: a real show of Maisie’s duality

    Rhianna Saglani has mixed feelings on Maisie Peters’ two recent singles.

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    New Hope Club – ‘Call Me A Quitter/Whatever’ double single review: a showcase of vulnerability and rage

    Rhianna Saglani is overjoyed by New Hope Club’s latest double single release!

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    Sabrina Carpenter – ’emails i can’t send’ album review: a truthful and vulnerable account of horrific events

    Rhianna Saglani is loving actress-turned-popstar Sabrina Carpenter’s fifth studio album