On 25th June, Boris Johnson announced that England would see the effective ‘end’ of lockdown. From 4th July, pubs will be open, hairdressers will be open and the previous 2 meter social distancing rule will be replaced with what is tentatively called the ‘1 meter plus’ rule. As a response to the news, it seemed […]Read More
‘Dishes’ is all about the little things. Even the unwashed ones that piled up on the kitchen side. It’s clear straight away that this track was written with a certain individual in mind. Rising pop sensation Lauv has released a surprise brand-new quarantine-made EP, Without You. This 4-track EP is made up of songs written […]Read More
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the musical Dear Evan Hansen. Throughout lockdown, I have found that the Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack has been on repeat, both on Spotify and in my head. In particular, ‘Waving Through a Window’ resonates with me much more as a result of the national lockdown. I was lucky enough […]Read More
With New Zealand edging closer and closer towards its elimination goal of Coronavirus, Jacinda Ardern's leadership style is certainly to thank for this.Read More
Want to add some funk-rock to your stay-at-home activities? Tom Moorcroft has a song for every lockdown mood Read More
'Celebrate Eid At Home' messages were promoted at a larger rate than social distancing advice on VE Day. This has consequences on the way British Muslims are perceived. Read More
I recently submitted my dissertation to complete my final year of university. All whilst sitting in my pyjamas finishing off a bowl of cereal. And bam, just like that, it was over before midday. Now what? This highly anticlimactic moment called for some feel-good tracks to lighten the mood. I found myself listening to all sorts, […]Read More
We’ve all started to accept that trips to the theatre might not go back to the way they were for quite some time. However, the range of theatre that has been made available to livestream during lockdown is somewhat softening the blow. Whether you’re musical mad or have a passion for puppetry, it seems that […]Read More
“The guidance is clear: stay alert, follow your instincts and travel to Durham.” The 270 miles Dominic Cummings drove whilst symptomatic with coronavirus was apparently a voyage led by “instinct and integrity”, according to Boris Johnson in Sunday’s briefing. Rather than a symbol of valour and resourceful parenting as his chief aide might have hoped […]Read More
Covid-19 has had polarising effects on creatives. While some are understandably finding the stress and bleakness of the current climate stifling to their productivity and creativity, others have found themselves inspired. This is the case for Charli XCX who, in just a month, has created one of the first “quarantine albums”: a record wholly inspired […]Read More
In lockdown, with the government mandating one trip outside per day for exercise, a lot of Britons are picking up running and cycling to resist the ensuing cabin fever. I am one of these people. I’m a newbie, but I had taken all the steps to prepare myself – buying the right shoes, planning the […]Read More
As cabin fever kicks in and each day blends into the next readers may seek something different. A book does wonders for the mind; but a magazine, ah, now that is something different. The notion of the magazine shouldn’t be synonymous with cheap nonsense. The print world has taken a hammering in recent years, yet a […]Read More
In the span of 3 months, COVID-19 has quickly and inevitably morphed from a localized community issue in Wuhan to a decidedly international one. A majority of countries across the world have opted to implement a full lockdown to curb the spread, but how exactly do these lockdowns prevent the virus from spreading, and how […]Read More
Struggling to choose what to binge during quarantine? Jonathan Rose and Tara Fair have got you covered! With the UK’s coronavirus lockdown in full swing and bags of time now on our hands, it seems like the perfect moment to stick your feet up, whack on the telly and indulge in hours of golden age […]Read More
The date is Sunday, March 22nd in the year 2020. The parks of Wolverhampton paint a placid, bucolic landscape. The smoothed pavements intertwine with lush, undulating pockets of freshly-mown grass, splattered with luscious plants and gleaming wooden huts. It’s weather like this that could illuminate even the colourless alcoves of the world, and when you […]Read More
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