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Production Review: 9 to 5: The Musical

Funny, empowering, creative and resourceful: King's Musical Theatre Society wows audiences with their latest production

Music to My Eyes: Exploring Music Videos and their Purpose

Betty investigates the influence of the music video on the industry and its constantly changing place within the cultural landscape of digital media

Terence Fletcher: How 'Whiplash' Portrayed the Perfect Villain

What makes a ‘good’ villain, and how did Damien Chazelle’s 'Whiplash' incidentally craft the so-called perfect one?

Beyond Rhyme or Reason: Understanding the Meaning of Lyrics

How important are lyrics to our understanding of music? Reflecting on her own relationship to foreign language songs, Sue Min Tan explores the relationship between words, communication and feeling.

Concert Review: NIKI’s ‘Buzz’ World Tour

Indonesian singer-songwriter NIKI (Nicole Zefanya) released her studio album ‘Buzz’ in early August. Since then, she's embarked on a tour spanning all four corners of the earth: from North America and Europe, to Asia and Australasia. Our reporter Sukhman attended her London concert at Wembley Arena on September 7th 2024.

Gatekeep Gatekeeping: The Power Of Music As A Tool For Social Connection

Should we gatekeep gatekeeping? Eva looks into the practice of gatekeeping music and one’s musical tastes. After all, music is the essence of communication in the digital age, and ultimately, is the way that the world becomes intelligible to our generation.