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Over the past few months, the fate of America has taken a turn. Every day, a new story appears of Trump’s plans to take over countries, whilst forcefully deporting those in his own. It’s impossible to confine all the events surrounding the USA in one article, nor would it convey the true gravity of the situation at hand. So, for now, I’ll focus on the big picture – how the USA is impacting international politics.   Trump’s intention to take control over various nations is no

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