Yes – 23 votes / No – 9 votes Bryan Mfhaladi Although radio is on decline because of the availability of music streaming sites such as Spotify and audiobook sites such as Audible, I still listen to my favourite station: BBC Radio 1 regularly, at least twice a week. I listen to Radio 1 because…
Music, Venue
I give you Music – the 4th wise gift at Christmas
Christmas is usually centred around three big things: food, company and presents, a scenario that will be familiar to families across the country. But if there is one huge thing in the atmosphere at this time of year, it is of course music. A typical Christmas morning, for me, is to turn the nob on…
Features, Interview
Leading the way: Norwich’s newest festival ‘eclectic and extensive’
When I finally find my way through the maze that is the former shoe factory in St Mary’s Plain, I realise there are many more plain places to conduct an interview. The former shoe factory turned social club is a grand reminder of Norwich’s industrial past as one of England’s shoe-making capitals. While its fine…
Music
Music documentaries: what’s the point
There’s no denying that music documentaries can offer a new angle on well-loved bands or musicians, however many may argue these documentaries aren’t needed. The main issue I have with such documentaries is that they can be viewed as a means to simply make money. The primary thing I love about any artist is their…
Music
Valentine’s playlist
Adele – Make You Feel My Love This song acts as a reminder of unconditional, eternal and passionate love. The repeated line throughout – make you feel my love – is tender and emotional, an attempt from Adele to communicate such a strong love. The song is not particularly complex and is quite minimal in…
Music
Emmi review
Lovers is a concept album by Emmi, the story of a relationship across six songs. It’s exciting for two reasons; first, more Emmi and second, this kind of storytelling is new for the artist. Do the songs stand on their own? And do they make for a compelling narrative? Individually, we have a diverse set…