Browsing: Features
“There’s a lot of criticism on the internet about everything so I try to ignore all of it” – An interview with Brian Sella of The Front Bottoms
The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella talked with us about the next EP in the Grandma series and his lack of presence on social media.
“Willing and excited and enthusiastic, that’s really what we are” – An interview with Sofi Tukker
The New York duo tell us about their unlikely friendship, what makes a perfect party, and percussive on-stage foliage.
“I really like doing nothing” – An interview with Will Varley
Will Varley talked with us recently about his latest album, babies, and how he really likes watching TV.
The alternative picks for awards season
With awards season coming to an end, Film Editor David looks at some of the year’s most notable snubs.
Should Entertainment be Moral?
As Oscars contender Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has received backlash for its portrayal of morality, Online Manager Hannah looks at this issue on a wider scale.
Studio 144: Welcome to Southampton’s Cultural Quarter
NST City, John Hansard Gallery and City Eye opened to the public last weekend.
Anticipating Infinity War: bringing ‘The Event’ to the big screen
Records Exec Sam Law here, with a massive article anticipating the massive cinematic event that will be ‘Avengers: Infinity War’.
Closer to The Edge: Grand Get-Together Moments
Love, love, love…
“We’re constantly expanding, like the universe itself” – An interview with Harry of Superorganism
Britain’s buzziest band tell all (from their kitchen) about their upcoming album, getting love from Frank Ocean, and plotting worldwide sensory domination.
Fifty Shades of Abusive Relationships: Why ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is anything but romantic
Carly-May Kavanagh gets real about the negative impact of one of the most famous sagas to date.
Double Jeopardy – The death of the double album
Bailey Williams looks at the decrease of the double album half a century after the Beatles’ emblematic White Album.
The Dangers of Nostalgia in the 2010s
Looking at the increasing trend of nostalgic entertainment, Features Editor Thea muses over its dangers.
The enduring simplicity of the 80s teen movie
What is it about the 80s teen movie that makes them still so relevant? Rehana Nurmahi explores the simplicity of these narratives.
Rise of the Blockbusters: A Retrospective on ’80s Cinema
Damian Meaden takes a look at the blockbusters of the ’80s.