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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.

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World music after ‘world music’

On the face of it, the term ‘world music’ is perhaps one of the...

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NAZA: The most important film of the year

The filmmakers of NAZA clearly know that beyond physical distance, emotional distance is what allows the violence in Gaza to continue, and shows us just how easy it is to ignore what is going on right under our noses.

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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.

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An ancient tale full of modern twists

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Review: Joan As Police Woman

Joan As Police Woman's new album veers away from the emotional loss that shaped previous outings

Review: Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids move away from their once distinctive sound in their new album

Review: Bruno Mars

Patrick Scott looks at Bruno Mars' long-awaited debut album.

Why we can’t afford to cut our libraries

Philip Pullman and others defend the importance of local libraries

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Chinese New Year’s Gala

Clare Richards and Maryam Ahmed went to see the glitter and light of the Chinese New Year's gala to bring us a piece of the wonderful Oxonian diversity