Anxious Hopes and Easy Listening in Phoebe Bridger’s ‘Punisher’
The first iPod I ever bought had a genre on it called ‘Easy Listening’. I have never had a clear idea of what it means for music to be easy to listen to, or for…
Music
Travelling Through Sound
Kiki Francis shares a way to travel from home through an exploration of her top international tunes. From Indian Disco to French synth-pop, her playlist is a great jumping off point.
Rooms of their own: Boiler Room takes things House to House
Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music. – George Eliot, ‘The Mill on the Floss’ The stationary nature of our present circumstances has made most of us question what…
Fetch the Bolt Cutters— Fiona Apple Wants Out
Whenever I’ve felt frustrated and defeated and like Alanis Morissette just doesn’t quite capture my internal conflict, I’ve turned to Fiona Apple. Her brand of nervous but undeniably beautiful songs has, for many, reflected disappointment,…
Review: The Weeknd – After Hours
Bursting onto the scene in 2010 with a unique dark-wave RnB aesthetic, Abel Tesfaye’s hedonistic, drug-induced ramblings across the Trilogy mixtapes showcased one of the greatest debut efforts of the last decade, and cemented The…
What’s On(line)
Some of The Oxford Blue’s readership may have recently found themselves spending more time than usual indoors, searching the cupboards and internet for things to do. To combat the possible boredom that the next few months may be tinged with, The Blue has decided to compile a list of cultural events that can be experienced from the comfort of the outfit that you have been wearing for the past five days.
Nevis Ensemble: music for everyone, everywhere
Nevis Ensemble was founded in 2018 on the premise of bringing music to everyone, everywhere. In less than two years, the award-winning, headline-hitting Scottish orchestra has brought music to care homes and community centres, to…
Mark Wigglesworth: “If we take music out of the communal experience it was invented for, it will not survive.”
Mark Wigglesworth’s conducting career is one that has been characterised by a love of sharing classical music with the widest possible audience. He has led a series of acclaimed ensembles, from the BBC National Orchestra…
5 Records That Went Under The Radar In 2019
Luke Johnston presents a selection of 2019 albums that you may have missed.
Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ and the Ethics of Posthumous Albums
Thomas Carter discusses Miller’s album ‘Circles’ and its place within the emotionally charged culture of the posthumous album.