By Rhys Thomas, Music Journalism Year Three Chemistry Lane’s farewell promises a night of nostalgia as they celebrate the release of their first and last album. It has been almost a decade since the birth of Chemistry Lane, yet in…
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REVIEW: Calva Louise have a knack for audio addictions
BA Music Journalism’s Georgie Hull was at Night People to cast an eye over Manchester three piece Calva Louise. Without further ado, being introduced by the iconic Countdown theme tune, the Manchester based trio enthusiastically skip onto the too-small stage.…
BERLIN 2019: Hitting the heights and currywurst delights
Wednesday was meant to be a bit more relaxing than Tuesday but it turned out to be just as busy. If anything, the trip (nearly) to the top of the Berlin TV tower – the city’s most recognisable landmark due…
Louder Than Words Literary Festival: The Student Perspective
Music Journalism students attended the Louder Than Words festival 2018 where course leader Dr Simon Morrison is a regular speaker. The festival provides students with the opportunity to network with journalists and other music industry professionals while also turning their…
A Day in the Life of The Beatles for Music Journalism students
Roll up! Roll up! For the Magical Mystery Tour! Picture yourself, in a coach, on a dock, a trip down memory…Penny Lane, a quick stop at Strawberry Fields, and a visit at each of the Fab Four’s childhood homes. RHYS THOMAS…
Live music under the critical spotlight
Music Journalism students hit the road to review Baba Naga’s gig at Manchester’s Night and Day Café as part of course assessment; a live exercise that helps students hone their journalistic skills. Below are two reviews from the gig. “Baba…
Music Journalism raises political heckles
Students on the BA Music Journalism course get to grips with a contentious and contemporary issue – Brexit, when reviewing the latest album ‘Merrie Land’ by ‘super-group’ The Good, The Bad and The Queen. Kevin Cummings and Olivia Owen refuse…
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Truth & Fiction’- The Undercover Hippy
First year Music Journalism student Rhys Thomas produced an album review of The Undercover Hippy’s, ‘Truth & Fiction’. Rhys also gives his opinion on their latest live performance as well as grabbing an interview with singer songwriter Billy Rowan. The Undercover…
Students put on the Greatest Showcase
After weeks of planning, the North West Media Centre played host to ‘The Greatest Showcase’ – and it certainly lived up to its name. The end-of-year show celebrated work produced by Media Department students throughout the 2017-18 academic year. Second…
EP REVIEW: ‘Skint Kids Disco’- No Hot Ashes
First year Music Journalism student Frank Whitwell generated an EP review for No Hot Ashes debut EP ‘Skint Kids Disco’. Frank also analyses one of their live shows before sitting down with the band to discuss their new release and what…