Jamie T’s long-awaited third album is finally here. Carry on the Grudge is a world away from the 28-year-old’s previous street-wise efforts and paints a dark image of how the singer’s view on the world has changed since 2009’s Kings & Queens. Themes of obsession, social margins and addiction run coarse throughout the tracks –… Continue reading REVIEW: Jamie T – Carry On The Grudge
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REVIEW: The 1975 – Barrowlands, Glasgow
The 1975 Support: Y.O.U., Circa Waves Barrowlands, Glasgow, 24/9/14 Entering the Barrowlands on a breezy Wednesday night couldn’t have been any more tense. With metal detectors and strict limits on cameras, you would think you were entering a top secret military base, not one of the most renowned venues in Glasgow. Yet I guess the… Continue reading REVIEW: The 1975 – Barrowlands, Glasgow
Rixton: “We want to be doing this when we’re old!”
With the man behind Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande on their side, it’s no surprise that Manchester foursome Rixton are making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. With a number one single, a Teen Choice Awards performance and selling out venues across the US, it’s all a bit much for Jake Roche, Lewi Morgan,… Continue reading Rixton: “We want to be doing this when we’re old!”
The support network
With classes kicking off for this year’s new college and uni students, it’s worth bearing in mind something that Stephen Fry (aka The World’s Wisest Man) once said: “Student life is not always the party people think it is.” Whether you’re feeling homesick, lonely or stressed out, Amy Johnston takes a look at where you… Continue reading The support network
Fresher’s: getting off on the right foot
Lectures, socialising, moving out, studying… You’re about to start college or uni, and there’s so much to think about! So how do you make sure you get the right balance of studying and socialising and make the best first impression in the next stage in your life? Student Laura Brown has prepared a guide to… Continue reading Fresher’s: getting off on the right foot
REVIEW: Dirty Dancing, King’s Theatre, Glasgow
I was never a big Dirty Dancing fan, so when I heard the hit film had been adapted for the stage, my expectations weren’t high. You see, I never liked the idea of a musical where the lead characters don’t sing – but to my surprise, it actually worked. What I loved about this production… Continue reading REVIEW: Dirty Dancing, King’s Theatre, Glasgow
Kenny Boyle: Centre Stage
It’s easy to forget in a celebrity-mad world that there are amazing people who are still up and coming on the acting scene – and set to make a huge impression. Kenny Boyle, co-founder of the Sonic Boom Theatre Company, is one of Scotland’s rising stars. Having set up a theatre company fresh out of… Continue reading Kenny Boyle: Centre Stage
The Evolution of Flatmates
You’ve read countless internet forums on what to take to university and you’re ready to become the social butterfly that you were always meant to be. Read on to prepare for the next stage and help your flat-sharing resemble more Happy Families than Jeremy Kyle… September: Fresher Fever Fresher’s week is a beautiful time. A… Continue reading The Evolution of Flatmates
Handling stress at university
What with deadlines and a new-found independence of fending for yourself to contend with, university can be a stressful time. However, you might be facing a serious strain without even realising it. Student services at the University of Dundee identify some symptoms to look out for: Physical symptoms include constant tiredness, feeling faint or like… Continue reading Handling stress at university