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It’s no secret that Patti Smith’s Just Kids  is one of the most engaging, emotional, and masterful pieces of writing out there. Smith’s memoir eloquently recalls her maturity from childhood to adulthood, and focuses most upon her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. It’s the perfect look at the sex, drugs, and rock & roll that we can expect of the seventies, and an insight into the artistic scene that moulded many icons.  Just Kids  is an undeniable love letter to th

For most of my life, I have scoffed at people who take horoscopes seriously, people who dedicate time to reading their astrological charts and interpreting their personalities through star signs. I used to think it was cringe, something only hippies or free spirits could enjoy. How could millions of people born around the same time of year possibly share the same traits? It does not make scientific sense. But recently, I have been asking myself a different question. Does it a

For 90 minutes, Wolf Alice made the First Direct Arena feel smaller than it is, filling the room with the quiet anticipation that’s followed them since the release of The Clearing last August. Right from when the silhouette of the band appeared against the backdrop of a bedazzling tinsel curtain, the arena was instantly transformed into a retro dreamscape, an atmosphere foretelling of the London-based band’s powerhouse performance to follow.  Ellie Rowsell holds the room with

As a law student at Leeds, I’ve been reminded time and time again of Keir Starmer's alumnus status. In my very first week I remember his name being mentioned in nearly every lecture, albeit with varying tones of enthusiasm. Starmer's premiership began on a strong footing, successfully ending 14 years of Tory rule. His 2024 manifesto promised ‘change’ which proved to be exactly what the British public wanted. Yet, while hope for the future stood at the forefront of his campaig