Music

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

The recent Oscar nominations have allowed us to reflect on how fundamental musical scores are to film, and the highlights of last year’s film soundtracks.

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Why I only run to classical music, and you should too

I decided on a whim to put on Gershwin instead of my usual playlist. It was life changing.

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Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

On the 23rd and 24th February, the Ukrainian composer and pianist, Lubomyr Melnyk, returns to Oxford for a performance at New College.

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From topping charts to ‘The Traitors’: An ode to Cat Burns

The chaotic new season of 'The Traitors' made me reflect on the celebrity version, and my personal favourite contestant, Cat Burns.

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Surf-rockers’ psychedelic third album is the perfect soundtrack for your scorched summer.

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Despite his new album making him the most streamed artist on Spotify, Drake’s juvenile braggadocio is wearing thin after years of nonstop releases

Iron Maiden: 35 Years On

An enduring quality and appeal as the ageing rockers bring 80's rock into the modern day.

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Hive Mind sees the alternative hip-hop band showcase a solid return their previous form.

Review: Voids by Martyn

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An Exploration: Death Grips’ Year of the Snitch

The Sacramento-based experimental hip-hop trio have released a project that mixes up plenty of fresh, new sounds even if some ideas fail to deliver

What should the British national anthem be?

The current national anthem is boring, difficult-to-remember, and outdated – but which song should replace it?

Sexism in Jazz

Lola Grieve explores the underrepresentation of women in jazz in discussion with female jazz musicians at Oxford

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Donald Glover makes the uncomfortable popular

Had Eno-ugh of revision? Give ‘Ascent’ a listen

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With guitar bands falling out of favour, The Magic Gang seem an exception to the rule

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Scott Hutchison – ‘he gave expression to the things I could never’

The Frightened Rabbit frontman, who has died aged 36, confided to his listeners the perils of intimacy and loneliness

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Music

How 2025’s biggest films made their mark through music

Why I only run to classical music, and you should too

Remembrance, resilience, and reflection: Lubomyr Melnyk, the ‘continuous music’ pioneer

From topping charts to ‘The Traitors’: An ode to Cat Burns

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