Ever since Chvrches graced the BBC’s Sound of 2013 poll last year, we all knew they were bound for success. Indeed, the stylised, and somewhat confusing, spelling of “Churches” initially dominated my curiosity, however before long, it was less about the name, and more about the music. Formed in 2011, the Glaswegian trio seemed to… Continue reading REVIEW: Chvrches – The Bones of What You Believe
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Source Autumn 2013 – online now!
The autumn term’s in full swing – but have you got your paws on the latest issue of Source yet? Here’s what you’re missing out on… Radio 1’s Gemma Cairney tells us about her fab career so far Heaps of careers info, from hospitality to options in the medical world Made In Chelsea’s Rosie Fortescue… Continue reading Source Autumn 2013 – online now!
Source loves… Downton Abbey
After a nine month wait, Downton Abbey is finally back on the small screen – there really isn’t a better way to spend a Sunday night than on the couch with tea and biscuits, inhaling the fabulous fashions and splendid story-lines of our favourite period drama. Set six months after the tragic death of Matthew… Continue reading Source loves… Downton Abbey
A Break From Routine: 2 Years in South Korea
When the final year of my undergrad degree arrived, I was totally clueless when it came to deciding which road to take. The exit sign pointed in two different directions: full-time employment or postgraduate study. Having sat exams annually since the age of 15, I felt pretty unmotivated by a postgrad and although employment seemed like a sensible… Continue reading A Break From Routine: 2 Years in South Korea
REVIEW: Frank Hamilton – The Arches, Glasgow
Frank Hamilton The Arches, Glasgow 21/09/2013 While standing subdued during support acts, the female-dominated audience was spurred into a chorus of screams and wolf-whistles as Frank Hamilton took his place on stage. Being likened to The Streets’ frontman Frank Skinner is just one of the compliments the folk-indie singer has been been paid by the… Continue reading REVIEW: Frank Hamilton – The Arches, Glasgow
REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – AM
Three men. Five albums. Five Brit awards. And most importantly, one rogue frontman, with a Sheffield accent and newly exposed quiff. Of course, I’m talking about Arctic Monkeys, whose eagerly anticipated fifth album, AM, is creeping its unique melody into everybody’s ears, and their iTunes too. The first of 12 tracks on AM, “Do I… Continue reading REVIEW: Arctic Monkeys – AM
Life After Freshers’ Week: Getting Started on Your Course
We trust freshers’ week lived up to your expectations and you’ve made some new friends to spend your uni days with but, with the festivities subsiding it’s time to get started on your chosen course. Uni operates a little differently from school and you’ll be expected to work more independently than you have in the… Continue reading Life After Freshers’ Week: Getting Started on Your Course
YOUR VIEW: The New Miley
When I was 11, Hannah Montana was my idol. I loved the TV show, had the albums, saw the movie and bought the book. I worshiped the ground that she walked on. What little girl didn’t? These days, my view of Miley Cyrus is… different, to say the least. I won’t lie – when she… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: The New Miley
911: The Comeback Kids
When I was 12, I had a plan. I was going to grow up to be a journalist (preferably for Smash Hits! magazine), I was going to interview my absolute favourite band in all the world and their singer would fall in love with me. (I had no clue about professional conduct back in the… Continue reading 911: The Comeback Kids