Album review: ‘Kid Krow’ – Conan Gray
“Conan Gray captures the same lust for nostalgia that helps to escape the entrapment of depressive summer isolation.” Matthew Ainley reviews Conan Gray’s album ‘Kid Krow’.
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Album review: Tyler, The Creator – ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’
“A celebration of the mainstream finally recognising his musical talent”: Jamie Halliwell reviews Tyler, the Creator’s newest release ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’.
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Music of the month: July 2021 (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this month, find Books Editor, Sol Noya Carreno’s, top musical picks.
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Music of the month: July 2021 (Part 1)
A series revival featuring playlists from members of Palatinate’s editorial team. This month, find Books Editor Millie Vickerstaff’s top musical picks.
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A guide to: Salsa
“A beautiful style of dance and music which is truly a celebration of people”: Naomi Bianchini Wimsett introduces the colourful world of Salsa.
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DUOS’ post-COVID comeback
“DUOS is preparing for an exciting concert featuring Stravinsky, Beethoven and the world premiere of Marcello Palazzo’s ‘Faultlines’ at the Sage, Gateshead.” Katya Davisson interviews members of DUOS preparing for their post-Covid comeback.
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A guide to: Leslie Cheung
“An iconic LGBTQ+ pioneer in the conservative society of 1980s Hong Kong.” Fan Wang introduces the world of Leslie Cheung.
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A ticking tok: What are the components of a good ‘TikTok song’?
“What is it that decides which song shall be victorious?”: Annabelle Bulag explores the music that has powered the TikTok phenomenon.
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The success of Olivia Rodrigo
“Rodrigo’s explosive beginning in the music industry has confirmed her as one of pop’s breakthrough and most exciting artists for the future”: Matthew Ainley reviews the debut album from Olivia Rodrigo.
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To the Coldplay haters: the band’s greatest hits
“The band shares the virtues of the iconic spread – distinctive, reliable, versatile and uncompromisingly British”: Eliza Logan discusses some of Coldplay’s greatest hits over the years.
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