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A Clockwork Orange: a story about rape, youth and ‘ultra-violence’. While for many of us the phrases ‘youth’ and ‘violence’ are two very unrelated issues, for the book’s protagonist, Alex, these are two sides of […]

After the sad (but temporary) closure of their beloved record store venue Pop Recs LTD, it comes as no surprise that this ever-dynamic indie outfit are determined to be back and better than ever on the gigging […]

Title: Agnes Grey

Author: Anne Brontë

What I think so far: I chose to read the book as I wanted to explore the writings of the ‘underrated’ Brontë sister – allowing me to make my own judgement on whether […]

There is change in the air. Last season’s sleeves suddenly got longer, flares were matched with jumpers of a new length, and we saw shearling boots, pompoms and whimsical florals grace the catwalks. They say […]

Jack Kerouac’s semi-autobiographical On The Road tells the story of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty as they embark upon a journey of hitch-hiking, rampant partying and self-evaluation in almost every corner of the […]

There are few gigs in the life of a band that stand out as truly special, but for The Magic Gang, The Boston Music Room in Kentish Town may just be one of them. With a sense of anticipation permeating the air […]

Patrick Gunning snapped these photos of Brighton-based band, The Magic Gang, on Friday. He also shot the two support acts, Breathe Panel and The Big Moon.
The Magic Gang

Breathe Panel

The Big Moon

The Fontaines are an up and coming band from Sheffield that play “2005 indie” music. The band’s new single ‘Your Coat’ is sure to make any indie fan’s day a little brighter. This hot summer track definitely has a […]

‘Great Escape’ is Saint Raymond’s latest single, released from his debut album Young Blood. Callum Borrows, the voice and heart behind Saint Raymond, had emerged fiercely into the indie-pop music scene. It is also […]

Winners of BBC’s Sound of 2015 award, Years & Years have been making some serious waves in the music world so far this year. However, it could be the release of their debut album on the first New Music Friday that […]

Calling all fans of Walk the Moon, The Killers, Neon Trees, and 1980s Van Halen, your new band obsession has arrived. Smallpools is a four-person, American-based band who formed only two years ago back in 2013, […]

I think we often use films to try and define ourselves, be it through identifying with the protagonists, analysing the key themes or attempting to replicate the plot in our own lives, films have a formative […]

There is an idyllic, Lennon and McCartney-style union when it comes to literature and the summertime. Enjoying a lovely summer’s day requires a few necessities, among which is a decent book to make the sun-kissed […]

For a while I felt pretty despondent about the music scene (or what I felt was dire lack of) in my hometown Reading. Despite hosting some music festival or other on August bank holiday every year, it frustrated me […]

If you’re looking for a feel-good pop-rock jam to increase your excitement for upcoming festivals this summer, Simple Plan’s new single ‘Saturday’ may be something worth taking the time to listen to. The track’s […]

We’re used to seeing a darker more twisted side to Welsh actor Iwan Rheon with his portrayal of the villainous Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones. What you probably didn’t know is he’s a big old softie at heart, and […]

We were told it would be a “big” budget, but it wasn’t.

Unless you’re counting big savings, big public sector cuts, and a big hole in the finances of millions of families dependent on state assistance to live […]