Author: Astrid Carroll
The news of Harry Styles releasing a fourth album is enough to make any teenage fan swivel their head. As an 18-year-old pop fanatic, I’m no different. When March 6th eventually swung around, I was buzzing with excitement. Each of Harry’s previous three albums can be related to different eras of my life. Harry Styles, the album, takes me back to the final days of primary school, fresh out of frilly socks and blue-chequered rompers. Fine Line blasts me back to the pandemic, listening to the track ‘Golden’ on the decking in my garden, communicating with friends via Zoom. Harry’s…
Thursday the 26th of February saw the release of the seventh instalment of one of this century’s most prolific horror franchises. Since it was announced that our favourite protagonist, Sidney Prescott, would be returning to our screens once more, the anticipation for Scream 7 has run high. Now directed by Kevin Williamson, the initial screenwriter for the franchise, this particular release enters global cinemas under peculiar circumstances. Months of controversy surrounding casting decisions and surprise departures have cast a dark shadow over the beloved horror saga, and fans and critics alike have been left wondering whether it will meet expectations. Since the release of the original Scream in 1996, the franchise has held a special place within horror fans’…
February blues still got you down? Worried about looming deadlines and exams? Nothing gets you through a 9am quite like knowing your summer is booked and busy. Summer doesn’t have to mean blowing your entire maintenance loan in one week. Whether you’re looking for a week in the sunshine or a spin in the city for a weekend break, there are plenty of destinations compatible with a student budget. Let’s start with the classics. Malia, in Crete, continues to dominate student groupchats for a reason. The Greek Ibiza without the prices, Malia’s cheap flights and abundance of sunshine make it…
After 3 years out of the spotlight post-Love on Tour, Harry Styles has returned with the confidence of someone who knows the world has been waiting for him. Over just 20 days, he has announced his upcoming album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, his lead single Aperture, a world tour accompanied with the promise of a 12-night residency at Wembley, and an album release concert in Manchester. These announcements don’t just mark a comeback, it’s Styles’ full-scale entry back into pop dominance. Aperture brings a noticeable shift to the One Direction’s star’s previous discography. We see Styles leaning into a dance-pop sub-genre, with distinct sounds inspired by LCD Soundsystem, and his ‘gap year’ spent in Rome, Berlin and even Ibiza. On the first listen, it doesn’t strike an audience as a traditional…
Christmas is a time for gift-giving, to show appreciation for those who light up your life. However, when the season gets busy, it’s very easy to find yourself in a last-minute scramble for presents. The good news I get to share with you today, is that presents don’t need to be expensive or extravagant to be meaningful, they just need to come from the heart. Here are some quick, heartfelt ideas to craft your way to the hearts of those you love at Christmas time. Often the simplest gifts have the largest impact. A jar full of handwritten notes, whether…
It’s 4pm, the sun is already setting, and you have a mountain of work piled on your desk. Tomorrow is Saturday, you’re heading to Public with a friend and want to feel cute and cozy in your outfit, but don’t know where to start. Let me talk you through the best ways to stay both warm and fashionable, all whilst being on a student-friendly budget. Chunky scarves = Cosy and chic You’ve no doubt seen them splattered across the high street, and all over your TikTok page! It’s undeniable that they’re everywhere this season, as either a perfect basic, or…