Impact of Astroworld
In 1989, at an FA Cup match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, the Hillsborough disaster took the lives of 97 football fans. The cause was overcrowding, which led to a…
Let Down For John Lewis
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Pumpkins begin to wither and mould, skeletons are packed away, and children begin preparing their Christmas lists. As the evenings become darker,…
Shamrock ‘n’ Roll
Music Editor Darragh Murray reviews Dublin’s premier post-punk outfit, Fontaines D.C. Friday saw Fontaines D.C. takes their rampant guitars to the O2 Academy Edinburgh. Arriving following a two night residence…
Indie Soc to host Baby Strange at Potterrow
Glasgow three-piece Baby Strange are set to play at Edinburgh University’s iconic Potterrow stage as part of the University of Edinburgh Indie Music Society’s gig calendar. On September 24 the…
The fallout of the ‘Sussex sit-down’ with Oprah shows limited progress since Princess Diana
The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was hailed as a turning point for the British monarchy. Their wedding was lauded as a symbol of Britain’s multiculturalism that might…
Handforth Parish Council video goes viral, prompting EUSA comparisons
The viral video of Handforth Parish Council’s committee meeting highlighted the nastier side of politics. The internet sensation has become an unlikely metaphor for many things: short fuses; the struggles…
Relic pressed on vinyl: The irreplaceable sound of live albums and why we enjoy them
Beneath the floorboards of his family home in Streatham, music producer Dan Carey hides lazers, smoke machines, and an entire music studio. He lives upstairs with his wife and children;…
Vaccine rollout continues across Scotland
The Scottish government looks set to deliver on its promise to vaccinate all vulnerable people by 5 February, the Health Secretary has announced. Speaking on Friday morning, Jeane Freeman stated…