In the second of his three-part celebration of indie’s 40th year, Lewis Oxley discusses how it left its DIY roots and established itself as a popular genre. As the 1980s dragged on, the independent music scene was flourishing more than its founding fathers could ever have imagined. The success of Factory and Rough Trade’s lead…
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#MeToo in music
You often hear people talk of how music has helped them through dark times, rather than into them. But, since 2017 and the rise of the #MeToo movement, many artists have been exposed for sexual harassment. The intimate connection between band and fan, especially in the emo and pop punk scene, can lead to murky…
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Making a scene: ILLUSION
ILLUSION is a new event night that has burst onto the Norwich scene, providing students with exactly what they’ve been searching for. There is never a dull moment with ILLUSION as we set out to be inclusive and vibrant, playing R’n’B, House, Grime, POP, Bashment and Afrobeats to name just a few. Our launch night…
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