Adam England

We saw plenty of great music in 2020, from Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" and Ariana Grande's "Positions" to unforgettable releases from Miley Cyrus, Haim, Halsey, and more — and that's without mentioning the two albums Taylor Swift blessed us with! It's fair to say that the albums of 2020 really helped us get through an often tricky and testing year. However, while 2021 has had plenty to live up to, it's not disappointed us so far. Already, there's been some killer music this year, and there's sti...

It’s tricky to know just how much alcohol can kill you. It might not be something you tend to think about when you’re relaxing with a few drinks and a few friends.
That said, it’s worth knowing your body’s limits and what to look for if alcohol poisoning is a worry.
However, there’s no straight answer to the question of how much alcohol can kill you. Everything from your age to what you ate earlier in the day can have an impact.
The effects of alcohol are felt a little differently from person...

Iceage are back, and on their fifth album the Copenhagen band move further away from the heavier, more hardcore-adjacent sounds prevalent in their earlier work, continuing a progression visible on 2018’s critical success Beyondless.
Now a five-piece, bringing in another guitarist in the form of Casper Morilla Fernandez, they again eschew hardcore and no wave in favour of what might be described as post-punk with Britpop characteristics. The songs are longer, with only one clocking in before t...

Call It Love (If You Want To) is coming this September
Following his debut single ‘Still’, which dropped in March, former Llovers frontman jak lvr has today returned with the follow up ‘Take a Ride’. It announces his debut EP Call It Love (If You Want To), which is set for release in September.
Another impressive single, ‘Take a Ride’ maintains lvr’s indie-pop sound, and it’s the sort of track that’s perfect for summer: warm-sounding and easy to listen to.
Reflecting the meaning of the song i...

In a lot of circles, alcohol is a big part of the social scene. From college parties to weddings and simple get-togethers with friends, there’s often alcohol involved.
But what if you don’t drink?
Maybe you’re in recovery, or you’re just taking a break to see how it feels. Either way, you’re planning to get through the night alcohol-free.
Turning down alcohol can feel awkward, particularly if you’re hanging out with people who’ve seen you drink in the past.
Whether you’ve decided to go sober ...

Millions of us take holidays in the European Union each year, with Paris, Milan and Barcelona among the top tourist destinations worldwide. While they are undoubtedly amazing cities, there are some equally dazzling destinations that seem to fly under the radar...

After taking a year away from education, I’m itching to begin my postgraduate degree – I accepted the formal offer just a few days ago.
I’d always intended to have a gap year of sorts between my undergraduate degree and master’s, but before the pandemic, I had a different idea of what my year away from education would entail.
I’ve been freelancing remotely during my break from education, and pre-Covid-19 I envisaged travelling around the UK to catch up with university friends, taking the occa...

The 17-year-old’s debut ‘drivers license’ has become a modern pop phenomenon, with a rise compounded by Gen Z social media sensibility and widening avenues to teen stardom
“I say that’s my baby and I’m really proud,” Taylor Swift commented on Olivia Rodrigo’s Instagram, under a post celebrating Rodrigo’s juggernaut debut “drivers license”. For a 17-year-old at the beginning of their pop music career, this can feel like the gilded seal of approval. Just last month, Rodrigo was mostly known for...

You may be surprised to learn that some people are snorting, or nasally inhaling, alcohol instead of drinking it. While there’s no evidence that it’s particularly widespread, it’s notable enough to have shown up in the news.
Of course, consuming alcohol is never without its risks, but does snorting bring with it some added risks (or even benefits)?
Keep reading to find out how — and why — people might snort alcohol, and what to expect if you’re considering trying it.
There are a few ways to g...

They could be forgiven for taking it easy for a year or two, but Wings of Desire’s Chloe Little and James Taylor haven’t been resting up.
For anyone involved in the UK indie scene around 2016/17, the band won’t be an entirely unknown entity. Speaking to the duo - formerly two-fourths of indie-punky-shoegazey outfit INHEAVEN - it’s clear that they’re itching to get back out and tour. It’s been a good three years since they were last on the gig circuit, and in the time since we’ve had plenty to...

Former Llovers vocalist jak lvr has just dropped his first single as a solo artist, ‘Still’, his first material since the North-East five-piece parted ways last year.
Since then, jak lvr has been working on his solo career, and it looks to be paying off. ‘Still’ begins with an expansive indie-pop sound, all ethereal backing vocals and pulsating drums before becoming more chaotic as the track continues and then finishing with another uplifting chorus.
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Cardiff is often overshadowed by its English cousins London, Manchester and Liverpool, but make no mistake, it’s one of the most interesting cities to visit in the UK.
While there are stringent Covid regulations in place across Wales right now, there are plenty of reasons not to miss the Welsh capital when restrictions have eased and it’s safer to visit.
From shops and bars to castles and parks, Cardiff really does have it all. We’ve picked some of the best things to see and do in the UK’s el...

Drifting across the Danube River on a warm evening, Budapest’s majestic Parliament Building to the right of me, it’s no exaggeration to suggest that I felt like my whole life had led to that moment.
Sat there alongside my grandmother and a couple of our fellow travellers, we soaked up the scene. The grey skies of the UK seemed a world away, and I couldn’t imagine wanting to be anywhere else.
This was the first time in my life I’d been able to choose a holiday destination. Knowing that I was k...

When you play around with multiple genres on one record, the result can either be great...or very much the opposite. Fortunately for Tiggs Da Author, Blame It On The Youts, with all of its innovation, is the former.
The Tanzanian-born Tiggs takes the music of the African diaspora in the UK along with some more direct influences from the continent and from across the Atlantic too. Tanzania might be the opposite side of Africa to Ghana, but there are highlife and hiplife influences here, along ...