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Tag: Music
The Truth of the North-South Culture Divide
Carol Jones discusses art, sport and the politics of geographical divisions.
A Bridge Too Few
The thought of nightclubs reopening must give Patrick Vallance and Chris Whitty cold sweats. William T. M. Atkinson shares what we’re missing – and what we’re gaining – from Oxford without nightlife.
10 Years of MBDTF
A review of Kanye West’s acclaimed album ten years on.
Incels, gamers, and gay pride – a review of My Agenda by Dorian Electra
Dorian Electra’s latest album critiques gamer and incel culture, and puts queer sex and love at the foreground. Thomas Savage reviews. (CW: explicit discussion of sex and sexual themes, homphobia)
Coping with lockdown 2.0 in music
We may be locked down (again) but Anna Stephen’s comforting playlist will keep your spirits up.
How much is your music worth?
If you streamed music online during the lockdown, you’re not alone. But how much money do you think that music was worth?
Ariana Grande’s Positions: Some New, Some Old, Lots of Sex
Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album is a mature offering in more ways than one. Chloé Agar reviews.
Ode to WAP
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s hit single normalises female sexual pleasure, corrupts the male gaze and sends a message of female empowerment. Music Editor Katie Bunney discusses three months of WAP.
How to thrive after the pandemic: Can today’s musicians learn from the past?
Life certainly hasn’t been easy for musicians through the pandemic. But can today’s artists learn anything from those in the past?