Politics graduate based in the UK. I'm passionate about writing so I can usually be found buried in ink and paper. Proud writer for 25YL!
A band who pull inspiration from history, mythology, and world politics, Bastille are a fourpiece band who formed in London in 2010. They became famous in 2013 when their single ‘Pompeii’ became incredibly popular and earned them top chart position in countries including Ireland and the US. The intellectual and political lyricism is what drew […] More
America, a deeply divided and politically polarised country, has always had its politics portrayed in art culture. In music, there are increasingly prominent political statements and award shows have become a platform for artists to express their political displeasure or their support for ideologies and causes. Popular artists have always taken the burden of playing […] More
When I first started watching Ted Lasso I wasn’t convinced it would be for me. I went in with low expectations but it didn’t take long for that to change. Ted (Jason Sudeikis) charmed me the way he charms his supporting characters and I quickly learned there was more to this series than cheap laughs […] More
Lissie is an American country artist from Rock Island, Illinois. Originally performing in a three-piece band with bandmates Eric Sullivan and Lewis Keller, Lissie amicably branched out alone after moving to Iowa in 2015 from Ojai, California. Lissie has four studio albums, and released her first EP in 2009. This was closely followed by her […] More
Introduction and background A bold dramaticisation of antisemitism in 1960s London, Ridley Road sparks uncomfortable but necessary conversations. One of the most absorbing shows I have seen in a long time, BBC’s Ridley Road is the story of the 62 Group and their efforts to prevent fascism in London after the Second World War. Based […] More
The electronic pop group Saint Etienne were formed in 1990, just a year before they released their first album. The group currently has three members, including Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs. With an impressive ten studio albums to their name, the band are firmly ingrained in the electro-pop music scene. Their first album, Foxbase Alpha, was released […] More
Lana Del Rey has graced us with her second album of the year—Blue Banisters—and it is even better than her first. Del Rey has had a busy 15 months. With the publication of her first poetry book, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, in July 2020, and the release of Chemtrails Over The Country Club […] More
After finally settling down to watch the seven episodes of Mare of Easttown, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Crime shows usually feel one-and-the-same to me, and I don’t often enjoy them; this one was different immediately. From the avoidance of cliché to the way the interpersonal relationships felt realistic, I was welcomed in and […] More
Before I had watched Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You, I had been told to expect something special. I knew the series was focused on sexual assault, but I wasn’t prepared for what I watched. Written by Michaela Coel, known for Chewing Gum, I May Destroy You is a story about main character Arabella’s sexual assault. Coel also […] More
The Handmaid’s Tale was originally a dystopian novel of 1985 by award winning Canadian author Margret Atwood. Whilst a lot of novels maintain and build upon their popularity over time, Atwood’s novel also grew in poignancy and is still startlingly significant in a way that has concerning implications. Her story was adapted for screen as a […] More
An English indie/folk trio, Daughter are known for their sombre, thoughtful, and sometimes outright depressing music. Each track is perfectly crafted to convey emotions and moods so exquisitely that you can almost share the experiences that inspired their writing. The group are vocalist Elena Tonra, guitarist Igor Haefeli, and drummer Remi Aguilella. I first discovered the trio […] More
Today might be the most blessed Friday the 13th of my life. The sun is shining, it’s summertime, and there is new music from The Killers in the air. Here is a review of the band’s latest album, Pressure Machine, which is a metaphor for life. Just a few days shy of one year after Imploding The Mirage, which […] More
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