By Izzy Hayden Passion races across the entire 02 arena as the iconic Elton John shuffles through the blazing lights onto the stage for his Farewell tour. It’s absolutely astonishing that one man who looks so small on the immense…
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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…
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…
MUSIC REVIEW: The Amy Winehouse Experience AKA Lioness brings beloved Amy back from the grave
‘Singer Emma Wright, the second coming of Amy Winehouse.’ Music Journalism student Katherine Misel celebrates a gig all-things Amy Winehouse. “This song is about someone stealing my weed.” The crowd shouts out several whoops and hollers, everyone properly sloshed. They’d love her…
Music Review: ‘They were exceptional. No… Beyond exceptional. They were Gorillaz.’
Music Journalism student Benjamin Reade reviews multi-award winning English virtual band ‘Gorillaz’ as they performed at the Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham. By Benjamin Reade There’s nothing better than when the stage lights go out. The crowd cheers. Smoke fills the stalls.…
Music Review: ‘The piano is the star of the show’ for British artist Sampha
Music Journalism student Katherine Misel takes a closer looks at Sampha, a British singer, song-writer and producer from South London, and his newest album that was released at the start of February. Sampha’s latest album Process bridges the gap between…