Hana Afifi, Correspondent (Egypt) Egypt has been shaken with a revolution, but also with a vibrant music scene. It started with the first chants that turned into sit-ins, which involved patriotic songs, just what it takes to stay motivated and continue the collective struggle. Since January 25, 2011, protesters started singing revolutionary artists’ songs such as the songs by poet Ahmed Fouad Negm, who passed away on Tuesday, December 3, and late singer and […]
Cipriana Botez Correspondent (Music) In The Weeknd’s (Abel Tesfaye) languid, smoke-filled, perpetually melancholic universe, the after party will always sound better than the party itself, the comedown more intense than the high. And that is the reason why Abel Tesfaye’s music doesn’t quite make sense live. His ardent whispering loses most its mystery and the profound intimacy of his lyrics dissipates into thin air when shared in an arena filled with hundreds of people screaming […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) The European festival scene is renowned around the world. As we enter the colder seasons, many people will be looking back fondly to the summer where you could wear shorts an t-shirt and spend the whole day out side. Although the festival scene may be a fading memory, the 10th annual ‘festival awards’ has just taken place. The top festival may be a surprise by some. Many may think that […]
Henry Morris, Correspondent (Music) Arcade Fire’s eagerly anticipated fourth album has had the world waiting on the edge of their seats since the band announced they were behind the guerilla-styled ‘Reflektor‘ campaign. The word ‘Reflektor‘ was sprayed on street walls globally, leaving many to wonder who was behind it and what it meant. Eventually a date and the band’s name were announced along with the campaign, and Arcade Fire’s first single was released on […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) The global music community was hit with the terrible news this Sunday that Lou Reed, a truly talented musician, has sadly passed away. The 71 year old had recently undergone liver surgery and although guesses of complications flooded the internet of complications, Reed’s doctor recently confirmed that the singers demise was due to Liver disease. Reed’s career saw him experimenting with various aspects of music and art. From fronting the […]
Simona Botviciute, Correspondent (Music) “When our five personalities come together, irregularities are born,” I could not have said it better myself. After the 2013 world tour, Japanese band, the GazettE, have decided to treat their fans with yet another delicious release – the 7th full length album titled ‘Beautiful Deformity’. The album immediately gained the top position of the worldwide trending topic on Twitter just a day before the worldwide digital release. The concept […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) In 1969, one of the most famous unprompted gigs happened in the centre of London as the Beatles hit the roof top of Savile Row Apple headquarters to perform a set for the busy lunch time rush. This event has gone down in history and as we have learnt from our past, history has a way of repeating itself. Sir Paul McCartney was taking a leaf out of his own […]
Stewart Hume, Correspondent (Music) I was doing my usual sweep through various music news websites and one article was so ridiculous I could not help but to write about it. The headline read, ‘A piece of gum chewed by KISS star Gene Simmons on live TV has sold at auction for £153,800.’ Now I have always liked KISS as a band and their mark on the rock world has been huge. They are renowned […]
Bethan Williams Editor (Music) *Warning, an opinion piece including some graphic content The sexualisation and pornification of today’s pop culture is one of great discussion and debate. Here, I provide a personal note of truth, fear and discontent. In an attempt to aid debate, and get my point across, I will speak out. Bethan Williams (Editor) Music, Living in the UK, I am a musician, a songwriter, a young person, of nineteen years of age. […]
Yun Jie Zou, Correspondent (Music) The Woodstock spirit grows its roots in Taiwan as Beastie Rock gradually became one of the most representative and multiple music festival. Holding the belief of giving the purest music festival, Beastie Rock was organised by a group of people with different backgrounds but they share the common thing: enjoy the music and go wild. Instead of working in a commercial way, Beastie Rock focused on finding the passion […]
