If you’d noticed a rise in screaming girls around Glasgow towards the end of last week, it may be due to the fact that LA band R5 have been in town. The Californian five-piece, made up of three brothers (Rocky, Ross and Riker), a sister (Rydell) and a friend (Ellington), took to the stage at… Continue reading INTERVIEW: R5
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REVIEW: A Great Big World – Is There Anybody Out There?
I have to be honest and say that this band is new on my radar, mainly because I’m not a Glee fan. Their song This is the New Year was covered by the cast and has contributed to their rise to fame. Now their debut album, Is There Anybody Out There?, has hit the UK… Continue reading REVIEW: A Great Big World – Is There Anybody Out There?
REVIEW: Nina Nesbitt – Peroxide
What to expect from an album named Peroxide? Something a bit brash, a bit obvious? A bit too much? In fact the result is the exact opposite; acoustic and upbeat, Nina Nesbitt’s long-awaited debut album is unpretentious pop at it’s best. The Scottish singer made a name for herself at 16 after catching the eye… Continue reading REVIEW: Nina Nesbitt – Peroxide
REVIEW: Taylor Swift – O2 Arena, London
Sunday 2 February was a monumental day for me. No, it wasn’t my birthday, or the day that I got into university – it was the day that I went to a Taylor Swift concert. Ever since her smash-hit Love Story hit radios back in 2008, I’ve been mesmerized by her music. Through the power… Continue reading REVIEW: Taylor Swift – O2 Arena, London
YOUR VIEW: Give Bieber a Break
Let’s not beat about the bush – Justin Bieber has had a proper shocker of a year. The once angelic teen singer’s life seems to have been one big run-in with the law over the last few weeks, thanks to very public arrests and allegations of drink, drugs and fast cars. It’s just the latest… Continue reading YOUR VIEW: Give Bieber a Break
REVIEW: You Me At Six – Cavalier Youth
Once upon a time, boys with floppy fringes and a passion for singing about how much they hated their ex-girlfriend dominated Myspace alongside solemn-looking selfies and the infamous internet term “pc 4 pc”. Amidst this trend, five boys known as You Me At Six uploaded a song called Save It For The Bedroom which got… Continue reading REVIEW: You Me At Six – Cavalier Youth
Source predicts The BRITs 2014
Rejoice, Source readers, because awards season is HERE! It all kicked off last week with the BAFTA shortlist announcement, closely followed by the noms for our absolute favourite ceremony of the year – the BRITs. While the ceremony isn’t quite as rock ‘n’ roll as it was back in the day, with Spice Girl Mel… Continue reading Source predicts The BRITs 2014
The Essential Prelim Playlist
Music can bring energy to the dullest of moments, but playing it while studying can be distracting – mostly because you can end up singing along to all your favourite tracks. Lyrics are the ultimate attention diverters when we’re trying to concentrate, but it’s no fun sitting in silence for hours on end with no… Continue reading The Essential Prelim Playlist
REVIEW: JLS – Goodbye – The Greatest Hits
After selling more than 10 million records and racking up five #1 hit singles, chart topping boy band JLS called it quits after five years back in April. The band first appeared in 2008 when they auditioned for the ITV talent show X Factor, and went on to take the runner up position behind winner… Continue reading REVIEW: JLS – Goodbye – The Greatest Hits