A quarter of Brits admit to suffering a mobile mishap at musical festivals – from dropping their phone down a Portaloo to cracking their screen. New research from uSwitch.com has shown that despite these stats, just 8% would consider taking a cheaper phone to a festival instead of their day-to-day smartphone. A whopping 400,000 18 to… Continue reading Festival mobile mishaps
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Throwback Thursday: The Best Emo Anthems
Remember when everyone joined The Black Parade? We were all American Idiots. Or simply, we were all suffocating because our skinny jeans were so tight. If you did fall into the dyed black hair, dark eyeliner and studded belt group, even if you didn’t, these classic #TBT emo anthems are sure to get you dancing… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Best Emo Anthems
Manchester Attacks – The Internet Responds
Late last night (22 May), a suspected terror attack took place at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. Reports reveal that 22 people have been killed and around 59 people injured, with at least 60 ambulances sent to the Manchester Arena – also known as the MEN – to care for victims.… Continue reading Manchester Attacks – The Internet Responds
REVIEW: Declan McKenna
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
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