Some might say this is more than music
Daisy Bates vs. the Tunes of 2015
Opinion
Feuds settled, parkas donned – Ben Curtis gives the lowdown on what Oasis’ reunion means for Britain
Feature
Take a trip back in time with Daisy Bates and the sugar-sweet pop of 2015
Live Review
Isobel Heal deconstructs cringe culture to revel in the nerdy joy of The Living Tombstone live
Guide
Confused about Cambridge’s choral scene? Daniel Kamaluddin is here to help with Varsity‘s guide to choosing a Cambridge chapel choir
Opinion
Giulia Reche-Danese explores the potential and pitfalls of finding new tracks through the algorithm
Opinion
Ethel Cain is a voice of hope in charged times writes Seun Ige
Jack Marley delves into the art of study playlists, and argues Classical music is made for much more than background noise
Interview
Daniel Kamaluddi sits down with two Organ Scholars to discuss the highs and lows of this Cambridge tradition
Opinion
Imaan Kashim explores how we can fairly treat and engage with complicated musicians
Opinion
In the age of TikTok songs and attention deficits, Tia Ribbo declares it more important than ever to listen to albums in full
Playlist
Celebrate Halfway Hall in style with this playlist, courtesy of Music editors Daisy and Ben
Opinion
Anna Herbert recounts her challenging attempt to combat streaming’s gender listening gap
Review
Ben Curtis reviews Cambridge’s newest music and art collective
Interview
Frankie Steel interviews London’s folk pioneers on their path to success, the UK gig scene, and how Europe does it better
Opinion
Giulia Reche-Danese reflects on how the songs we remember become part of who we are
Opinion
Daniel Kamaluddin charts the history of the Christmas no.1 and asks why the classics still reign supreme
Opinion
Aymara Huidobro-Sealey asks whether Brat is a lipglossed takedown of the industry, or simply another of its products
Feature
Ezra Izer delves into a night of poetry, Stone Colds, and Clare-O’s genre-bending tribute, where jazz meets “sad girl music” with perfect harmony
Album review
Lara Pennell on Laura Marling’s latest album, and its reflections on motherhood
Interview
Sharleen Opia explores how Talulah’s debut EP Solas weaves genre-blending sounds, collaboration, and a bold focus on minoritised languages
Interview
Ava Fitzhugh in insightful conversation with Joan Armatrading on individuality, limits, and the power of love in music
Jack Marley narrates the challenges and joys of his summer spent busking in Cambridge
Sharleen Opia explores the past and present of Notting Hill Carnival’s sound systems
The downsizing of the Mercury Prize highlights a broader devaluation of the British music scene
