It’s rare to meet someone at the age of 18 who has a catalogue of songs based around hot topics circulating the news, from religion and politics. This rarity could be the reason behind the success of Declan McKenna’s modern protest songs. Set to release his debut album, What Do You Think About The Car?… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Declan McKenna
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INTERVIEW: Single By Sunday
Hailed as the best unsigned band in Scotland, Single By Sunday are making grand, and colourful, waves across the music scene. Set to release their new EP Watch Out World on 2 June, the pop quartet from East Kilbride near Glasgow already have a stronghold of fans from Scotland to Germany, America to Mexico –… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Single By Sunday
Social Media and Mental Health
New survey results have rated Instagram as the worst social media platform when it comes to affecting young people’s mental health – according to The Royal Society for Public Health. A poll of 1,479 people aged 14-24 were asked to rate which of the five most popular social media platforms they felt had the most… Continue reading Social Media and Mental Health
INTERVIEW: The Amazons
Reading quartet, The Amazons are making big waves with their infectious rock songs. Now set to release their debut self-titled album, they’re ready to prove they’re more than just a guitar band. Catching up with drummer, Joe Emmett we found out how The Amazons are changing the face of rock one raucous show at a… Continue reading INTERVIEW: The Amazons
Throwback Thursday: The Noughties
Boy did the noughties start with a bang! The Millennium Bug threatened to turn all technology against us, Lance Armstrong was disqualified form the Tour de France for doping and we cried as Wilson bobbed away into the open sea in Cast Away – drama, drama, drama. Despite all the commotion the music made everything… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Noughties
How to save money when you’re a poor student
With balancing deadlines, exams and a part-time job, students tend to have enough on their plate without having to worry about money. Just because it is the stereotype that all students are poor, doesn’t mean that has to be the reality. We’ve gathered some tips to help you save the pennies and hold onto your… Continue reading How to save money when you’re a poor student
Throwback Thursday: 90s Playlist
Grunge, Britpop, Oasis Vs. Blur, eyeliner and double denim – the 1990s were jam-packed with action. Making a stylish comeback like any good trend, we thought it would be fitting to celebrate one of the best decades in music with it’s very own #TBT playlist – hit me baby (one more time).
Understanding mental health
The second week in May marks Mental Health Awareness Week. With popular shows like 13 Reasons Why depicting dramatised scenes of depression and suicide, and the term “OCD” thrown about for those who like things to be neat – do we really know that much about mental health issues? Charity Mind estimate that one in… Continue reading Understanding mental health
TRNSMT: Not to be missed
It’s two months (eek!) until TRNSMT will be bouncing into Glasgow Green – hopefully bringing the sun along for the ride. Taking place from 7-9 July the new weekend festival, taking place from T in the Park, already has some stellar performers over the three stages. 🌞🎤🎉🎶 Come with us on a journey around the… Continue reading TRNSMT: Not to be missed