As Glasgow’s famous King Tuts rapidly filled up with eager young fans, you would be forgiven in thinking the venue had been transported back to the 90s. Retro Kappa jackets, ankle grazers and Dr Martens, the crowd was well kitted out to see rising star Declan McKenna. The atmosphere was palpable with excitement bouncing off… Continue reading REVIEW: Declan McKenna
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On the job: The Red Arrows engineer
Jordan Thorburn is an engineer with the Red Arrows, one of the world’s leading aerobatic display teams. We caught up with him about his role What does your role with the Red Arrows involve? My role as one of the mechanical engineers on the Red Arrows involves maintaining and repairing any mechanical or hydraulic system… Continue reading On the job: The Red Arrows engineer
INTERVIEW: Declan McKenna
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
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
The Insta-famous dogs you should be following
With A Dog’s Purpose in cinemas now, we’ve rounded up some of the best four-legged furballs to follow on Instagram. Doug the Pug @itsdougthepug https://www.instagram.com/p/BUDUUonjktl/?taken-by=itsdougthepug You’ve probably seen him hanging around Facebook and Instagram already, perhaps dressed as a Disney character or Poldark. Doug is a pug with a serious sweet tooth and a penchant… Continue reading The Insta-famous dogs you should be following