Music

The rise of the pop girlie: Marketing mediocrity or feminism in action?  

“GIRLS INVENTED PUNK ROCK, NOT ENGLAND”: so reads the iconic green T-shirt of Sonic Youth legend Kim Gordon. The slogan stands in defiance of an unfortunate truth in the music industry: femininity and credibility often exist in contention with one another.
Culture Aoife Williams -

World music after ‘world music’

On the face of it, the term ‘world music’ is perhaps one of the...
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In conversation with John Kennedy, “one of the most trusted voices in music”

In a media landscape often dominated by gossip, rumours, and sometimes pure hate, it’s undeniably refreshing to listen to John, a man who never lost sight of what really matters.
Culture Emma Heagney -

How an Oxford undergraduate made a name in choral music

When he arrived at Oxford, he expected his future to lie primarily in orchestral music. Instead, it was choral music that transformed his direction.
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Rock, Soul, Techno – Trinity has it all

Arthur Charlesworth runs through the highlights of Trinity term's music scene

Kacey Musgraves basks in newfound light on her latest album, Golden Hour

On her new project, Kacey Musgraves opts for the personal over the political

‘Sacred Elements and Secular Sentiments’ – Daniel Caesar: Freudian

Exploring the religious undertones of one of 2017's most celebrated albums

Playlist: Sounds of Spring

Celebrate new life with this new playlist

Playlist: Hottest Tracks of the Month

These are the songs that have lit up March, making us ready to spring into Easter.

Yo La Tengo Album Review: Convention and experiments

Indie stalwarts Yo La Tengo subtly surprise on latest effort.

The Blinders Review – The perfect band to play at Cellar

Cellar was made for sweaty, narcotic nights like this.

From Cellar to worldwide fame – an interview with Objekt

TJ Hertz on small venues, diversity in techno and track ID culture.

The vintage sound of The Vaccines

As they prepare to drop their fourth album, indie-rock sensation The Vaccines tell Susannah Goldsbrough what it's like to be old fashioned rockers in a post-punk world.

Sia and her wig: disguise or clever marketing tool?

Wearing a wig allows Sia to hide away from fame, but it may also serve another purpose

Doctor Feelgood offers a happy release from Oxford stress

Doctor Feelgood delivers a homespun and happy night at the Bullingdon

A bombastic celebration of Europe, sexual freedom, and gelato

Phoenix’s unabashedly optimistic latest album is hard to dislike

My album of the year: Leonard Cohen’s valediction

The Canadian's swansong ranks among his greatest albums

2017: The year of Jack Antonoff

Few producers expose the emotions of female artists like the man who has come to define pop

Melodrama Review: honest without being embarrassing

A considered and uncontrived album that makes even the drama of a hangover seem profound

‘Revival’ review – mature and compelling as ever

The rap god still lives up to his legacy

Why do we love anti-Christmas songs?

Lydia Stephens ponders why melancholic Christmas songs like 'Fairytale of New York' and 'Last Christmas' are often the most successful

This Old Dog review – ‘Convincing signs of newfound maturity’

Ollie Webb reflects on 'one of the best albums of 2017' - Mac DeMarco’s This Old Dog, which explores themes of old age and his relationship with his father.

Is it possible to release too much music?

Maxim Mower discusses the current trend of constant releases in Hip-Hop

In conversation with Matt Maltese

Ollie Braddy discusses 'brexit pop' and the London music scene with singer-songwriter Matt Maltese
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