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‘Many artists incorporate their LGBTQ+ identity into their music created alongside broader themes of adolescence and self-discovery’ – Charlotte Grimwade discusses ground-breaking music from five LGBTQ+ artists.
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“Although she’s gone now, SOPHIE will forever be remembered not only as a game-changer, but someone who was unafraid to be themselves”: Alex Rigotti pays tribute to the late pop sensation SOPHIE.
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Isobel Clark collates a list of romantic films that each have an outstanding score or soundtrack, in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Benjamin Southwick recommends these queer artists who express love for themselves and their queerness through their music.
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“Hypnotising, mesmerising and oddly unique”. Madeleine Rosie Strom reviews Black Country, New Road’s debut album.
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The most important question one can ask is ‘do you study with or without music?’ – Madeleine Rosie Strom discusses various tracks to study to for different situations.
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‘If you want something punchy, full of energy this is what you should be listening to’ – Madeleine Rosie Strom reviews the new mixtape from Ashnikko.
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‘Not Your Muse is the album that Celeste deserves to be credited with.’ – Freya Williams reviews Celeste’s brand new debut album.
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‘The ability to use limited instrumentation, providing direct focus to the vocals makes the experience of listening to the album truly captivating’ – Kat Pittalis reviews the new album from Hayley Williams.
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“Ocean’s musical iconicity stems from his unorthodox style”. Jonny Tiplady discusses Frank Ocean’s output over the past decade.
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