On Saturday, I found myself in an unusual situation. The situation being that I was sitting at my desk, writing up the words you are about to read. The situation was unusual because my Saturdays tend to be much livelier. And by livelier, I mean living it up with The X Factor gang before going… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: It’s Christmaaaaaaaaaaass – and has been for a while…
Category: Features
REVIEW: Lorde – Pure Heroine
The opening sound of Lorde’s debut album had me imagining myself behind the wheel of a car during a city night-drive where the streetlights’ reflections on the windscreen appear cloudy under the raindrops that fall to beat. Lorde, or Ella Yelich-O’Connor to her folks, is described as ‘a woman noted for courage and daring action’ and… Continue reading REVIEW: Lorde – Pure Heroine
INTERVIEW: Wildflowers
Influenced by old singer-songwriters with a healthy dose of the modern day, Wildflowers are a four piece band from various towns in England. Lead by Siddy, who comes over as rocked-up Jenny Lewis, James, Kit and Kendal all have great voices and masses of energy on stage. Laura Redpath caught up with them after they… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Wildflowers
REVIEW: Union J – Union J
Last year’s X Factor presented us with four bright, dazzling stars – otherwise known as Union J. The boys found fame during the boot camp stage of the show, where Jaymi, Josh and JJ performed as a trio, and George as a soloist. But it wasn’t long until the judges decided to put them together,… Continue reading REVIEW: Union J – Union J
REVIEW: Tom Odell – O2 Academy, Glasgow
Tom Odell Support: Wildflowers/Josef Salvat O2 Academy, Glasgow, 16/10/13 Taking to the stage in a crisp white shirt, the eagerly awaited Tom Odell was welcomed with an unprompted cheer from the cocktail of people gathered in Glasgow’s o2 Academy. Tom’s opening number – Grow Old With Me, taken from debut album Long Way Down –… Continue reading REVIEW: Tom Odell – O2 Academy, Glasgow
REVIEW: Chase and Status – Brand New Machine
After a jam-packed summer, which included headlining Glastonbury’s The Other Stage and a set at Reading and Leeds, Chase and Status are ready for their first arena tour. And judging by the new album, Brand New Machine, the London based music production duo’s set list will be filled with an eclectic range of tracks… Consistently… Continue reading REVIEW: Chase and Status – Brand New Machine
How To… Have Fun on a Student Budget
Being a student will be one of the most exciting times of your life. You’re meeting new friends, seeing new places, experiencing new things… But there’s only one problem: You’re broke. We’ve all been there – it’s tough when you don’t have the money to spend on a day out with friends. But have no… Continue reading How To… Have Fun on a Student Budget
5 reasons why Made In Chelsea is not a realistic career choice
Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for (or the editorial team at Source HQ at the very least). Our favourite gang of London-based socialites are back on our telly screens for another series of eye-rolling, awkward silences, love triangles/ squares/pentagons and more champagne than you can shake a Chanel handbag at. Yep, Made In… Continue reading 5 reasons why Made In Chelsea is not a realistic career choice
REVIEW: Eliza Doolittle – In Your Hands
Most of us know her best from her 2010 hit single “Pack Up”, and now Eliza Doolittle is back with her second album, jam packed with catchy tunes and a bright, radiant feel throughout. ‘In Your Hands’ is bursting with variety, each song with a catchy beat and some beautiful melodies. Eliza has an terrific… Continue reading REVIEW: Eliza Doolittle – In Your Hands