Category: Features
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A Star Wars Padawan: Entering The Universe With The Force Awakens
Ali Treanor discusses the battle between fans of the original and prequel series’, and what becoming a fan after Episode VII is like.
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Realism in Star Wars: Why Rey isn’t a ‘Mary-Sue’
Charlotte Colombo discusses the gender-related problem behind the criticism towards female protagonist Rey.
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“I would watch Abba live every night” – An Interview with Sam and Will from Marmozets
Not only did we chat about their ongoing tour and upcoming album, but there was also some solid Muse, Stranger Things, and Abba fangirling.
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“I must have known Mike about six years, probably only said a few sentences” – An Interview with Jack Williams and Josh Betteridge of Wild Front
Jack and Josh from Wild Front took some time pre-gig to talk with us about houmous, touring in Ireland, and Christopher Walken.
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“I do like to have a human feel, human error is a beautiful thing” – An interview with Børns
Børns talked with us recently about his upcoming album, his style, and why children should be bored sometimes.
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Writers in Conversation: Tips and Revelations
Tash Williamson has put together a list of the most useful tips given by writers such as Jennifer Egan, Philip Hensher, and Evan Placey.
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Black and Blue: How Nina Simone transformed the Civil Rights movement into music
Joanna Magill looks at the impact and meaning of Nina Simone’s music in the context of the Civil Rights movement.
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“How else are you going to start a band unless you start asking?” – An interview with Jules Jackson of The Big Moon
Jules from The Big Moon spoke with us during tour about forming the band, their Mercury Prize nomination, and New Music Friday.
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“Playing live is now more exciting than it’s ever been” – An interview with Mount Kimbie
Writer George caught up with one half of the London-based Electronic/Indie music duo ahead of their European tour.
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“Moroccan topped houmous, I’m all about that life” – An Interview with George from Yonaka
Yonaka talked with us before their gig at The Loft with Anteros and Stereo Honey about houmous (mainly), and female fronted bands.
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“Any job you do has got to fit into your life” – An Interview with Rachel Stevens
Our chat about past and present times resulted in some valuable life advice.
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“You’ve got to know where the music is coming from to present something” – An Interview with Kris from New Kingston
New Kingston talked with us after their set supporting The Skints about their upbringing and the New York music scene.
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“Gigs need to be safe spaces for anyone” – An Interview with Seán McGowan
Seán McGowan talked with us ahead of his biggest ever headline show at The Loft, Southampton and more.
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Memorable Mysteries: Most Iconic Crimes in Fiction
Anticipating the newest adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, Nelly Mair looks at the milestones of mystery fiction.