Nostalgic News: One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ was released 12 years ago!
Erin Child reminisces over the hit that started it all for One Direction.
Browsing: The X Factor
Olly Murs – ‘Die Of A Broken Heart’ single review: undeniably catchy, but devoid of any personality
Callum Joynes has mixed feelings about the first single in four years from Olly Murs.
In Criticism of The X Factor
After 15 years of “gracing” our screens, Rihanna Saglani, shares her problems with the show that was once a staple of British culture.
The Battle for Christmas Number One: Does It Matter Anymore?
With the rise in streaming and social media-driven listening trends, Oliver Picken asks: does the Christmas Number One matter anymore?
One Direction 10-year anniversary plans revealed
Morgan McMillian discusses the hopeful news of a special event from One Direction to celebrate 10-years on from when the band first formed.
My Favourite Christmas Tradition: The Pantomime
Literature Executive Abi Cutler reveals her favourite Christmas tradition – the love-it or hate-it annual pantomime.
This Month in Local Live Acts: February
Jerry Williams, The Front Bottoms, and Spring King are all coming to venues near you this month!
Review: Matt Terry – ‘Sucker For You’
The singer’s first solo single since his X Factor win fails to impress.
Review: Louisa Johnson – ‘So Good’
Bruno Russell says Johnson’s latest is fierce, sassy, and unoriginal.
Review: The X Factor 2016’s Six Seat Challenge
This year’s six-seat challenge was more dramatic than the last, but was marred by ‘begging’ contestants, says Bruno Russell.
Review: Beck Martin – ‘Friday Night’
Bruno Russell reviews the as-seen-on-TV track.
Review: James Arthur – ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’
Bruno Russell reviews the 2012 X Factor winner’s “authentic” comeback.
Ed Sheeran sued for $20m for allegedly copying X Factor winner
The lawsuit claims Sheeran’s 2014 hit ‘Photograph’ copied Matt Cardle’s 2009 song ‘Amazing’.
Review: Clean Bandit feat. Louisa Johnson – ‘Tears’
No tears here, says James Barker of Clean Bandit and Louisa Johnson’s new single.