Although some people might not want to think back to the time-stop that was Summer 2020, I want to quickly mention July. Funnily enough I wasn’t doing much of significance, maybe planning yet another Zoom call or reluctantly helping my sister bake. I do remember, however, where I was when Taylor Swift revealed she was […]
In a cutting edge piece of journalism, I am going to provide you with a definitive list of the best Christmas songs. Hopefully this provides a kind of playlist for you all! Obviously, some songs go without saying. Merry Christmas Everyone – Shakin’ Stevens A classic; catchy and irresistibly Christmassy. Do They Know It’s Christmastime? […]
I’d like to preface this review by saying that I love Ariana Grande. Her past two albums have been brilliant and feature some of the best songs of her career, despite coming out within six months of each other. God is a woman was my most played song on Spotify for two years in a […]
This is the second article in a series in which I listen to the entire back catalogue of an artist and give brief reviews of each album. I have previously reviewed Lady Gaga’s discography, which you can read here. If you want to see me review a particular artist, feel free to let me know […]
Finally, the holy trinity of months is upon us! Although this is my first fall in St Andrews, I already know that this little town is going to be one of the best places to experience some of my favorite months of the year. While I know many of us might be feeling like […]
“I am gonna make it through this year, even if it kills me.” John Darnielle sang this line in 2005, as part of the song This Year in the album Sunset Tree. It seems to fit 2020 like a glove. During lockdown, most of what I did involved listening to The Mountain Goats almost religiously. […]
St Andrews has made the obvious transition into autumn in the past week, with the sudden chill in the air coinciding with half of the student population digging their Canada Goose out of the cupboard. Also, as a self-confessed music addict, I never leave my flat without headphones and have music playing at every socially acceptable opportunity. Hence, […]
Amidst the hectic first weeks of the Martinmas Semester, filled with online lectures and lengthy readings, it’s essential to take some time out for yourself and enjoy the ‘little things’ that transport you to another realm. Providing a medium to travel through music is my list of the top 10 songs to get you through the semester 1. […]
In our university, we have many successful up-and-coming musicians, and this rich talent is often displayed by STAR, especially by events such as the Bell Pettigrew Sessions. In this article, I’ll be exploring the most recent EP by Kristie, also known as ORPH€A, Rhapsody of Ogygia, with songs inspired by Homer’s Odyssey – so, as […]
This is the first article in a series in which I listen to the entire back catalogue of an artist and give brief reviews of each album. If you want to see me review a particular artist, feel free to let me know with a comment below! — Somehow, I have managed to go my […]