• Cloudy with a Chance of Popstars

    A stage of sparkles, high boots, rising platforms and confetti galore; so-called ‘pop girls’ are taking over the stage as they tour the world. With the likes of Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Beyoncé touring at the same time, it seems almost normalised to not only see...
  • Why we crave sad Christmas songs: the bittersweet soundtrack of the festive season

    Why is it that at ‘the most wonderful’ time of the year’, we like to get into the spirit with such sad songs? The Christmas season is known for its festive cheer, twinkling lights, and heart-warming moments with our loved ones. But for many, it doubles as the perfect...
  • Art museums in Nottingham: Recommendations for days of uni to immerse yourself in creative spaces 

    Nottingham Contemporary Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB With its striking exterior, Nottingham contemporary is a modern art space, just a 3 minute walk from Lace Market tram stop, offering both a gallery and a café. It is home to a variety of modern art, among the likes of sculptures,...
  • Love for the Live Lounge 

    Kayla Sibanda The infamous ‘Live Lounge’ returned to the radio waves at the end of last year with an array of covers and acoustic renditions of popular tunes from artists of the moment. Kayla Sibanda delves deep into the success of the top covers from across the years and...
  • The End of an Era

    As the last piece of confetti fell to the ground, as the last chords of music cascaded around the stadium, and as the singers and dancers took their final bow, The Eras Tour finally came to an end.

    On the 8th of December in Vancouver, Canada, Taylor Swift graced fans...
  • To All The Rom-Com’s I’ve Loved Before

    Whether you are just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her; or delivering the ‘I like you’ speech ‘just the way you are’, there are of course fundamental ingredients which together create the best romantic comedies of all time.  Potential ingredients include but...
  • The Remakes vs Original storylines debate: do we really need another sequel?

    The third instalment of the “Princess Diaries” has been confirmed to return.  Following a popular pattern, this decade of increasing production of sequels/remakes to classic and fan favourites are being released. Are films recently relying too much on our nostalgia, how far is this going to go and would...