You’ve got to hand it to him; what was once a name known only to hipsters in Camden is now world-famous. Whether you know him as your Monday morning motivation music or as a cringey, gingey sellout, Sheeran needs no introduction. But, for artists like Sheeran who make it big-time, the first album is always the most interesting. The rawest, plainest indicator of the style … Continue reading A Guide to Happy Music: Ed Sheeran’s ‘+’
Deep into the search for self, the spinning fractals of Madchester and its descendant indie scene light the way for the troubled teenager. Thirty years after its release, The Stone Roses’ eponymous LP remains the headlamp of choice, faint rumblings of revolutionary thought and grounding in the grounded classes guiding the only-slightly edgy into an individuality. An individuality shared with a million other individuals: the … Continue reading A Guide To Happy Music: The Stone Roses’ ‘The Stone Roses’
Listening to music on a flight is an odd experience. It’s obviously the best choice for entertainment, especially if you don’t have a screen or a tray-table big enough for your laptop. But, the claustrophobic din of the engines and passengers doesn’t really disappear even when the music is playing. Noise-cancelling headphones are alright, but sometimes they make my head feel like it’s going to … Continue reading The Airplane Playlist
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