In The Defining Decade, clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Jay has made it her personal mission to let everyone in their twenties - whom she commonly refers to as 'twenty-somethings,' know that 30 is not the new 20. In a single generation, the years spent in your twenties have shifted from being defined by responsibility and adulthood,... Continue Reading →
Album Review: Kali Uchis — Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)
Sin Miedo the new album released by Colombian-American singer and songwriter Kali Uchis, is a prime example of exotic music that carries an infectious energy at its core. Not only through her angelic voice, but through the synchronisation of dreamy, melodic sounds that transition into floaty, hip-hop reggaeton as the songs progress through the album. The album... Continue Reading →
An Experience: My First Tarot Card Reading
Before this, I only had one 'psychic' reading experience, which involved drinking coffee and then having my future predicted based on the sediments remaining on the bottom of the cup. Whilst 'you will meet the man of your dreams' and 'you will be successful' are all nice to hear, it didn't really help me believe... Continue Reading →
Chinese Food Cannot Give You Coronavirus. Tell a Friend.
Working from home, to self-quarantining and cancelling sporting events, social distancing may help mitigate the coronavirus crisis but it’s destroying small businesses around the country. Small local businesses are not only suffering from customer cancellations due to self-isolation, but also from lack of insurance cover and support from other organisations. Although these causes are beyond... Continue Reading →
How Kickboxing Changes Your Body and Your Life
Kickboxing doesn't just teach you self-defence, but it also shapes you for a better life. Creative Commons Jab! Cross! Left body hook! Right front kick! Left side kick! Right roundhouse kick! Beads of sweat drip down people’s faces as they finish round six. The beats of heavy metal rhythms provide the beat everyone’s punches and... Continue Reading →
“How the Beatles Changed the World” – Documentary Review
Interviews and rare archival footage illuminate the fascinating story behind the world's most experimental band, and how they revolutionised culture, music and society. Credit: Press "How the Beatles Changed the World", directed by Tom O'Dell, demonstrates the extraordinary journey of what started off as four working class individuals, who were brought up in the great... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Should Give Up If You Want To Be Truly Happy
The World Happiness Report, recently published by The Daily Mail, ranked 156 countries by happiness. It was revealed that while Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland topped the table, there was no sign of Britain in the top ten. …So here are five things you should give up if you want to be happy: Give... Continue Reading →
Q&A With Cookie Jones – Life In The Music Business
Cookie Jones, 67 from Worthing, is a session drummer and percussionist with over 50 years experience. Whilst being accompanied by many famous artists, he gives us a scoop of his life in the music industry. What influenced you to take up drumming? My family have always been in the music business. My biggest influence was... Continue Reading →
Leaving Neverland: should we stop listening to Michael Jackson’s music?
For decades, Michael Jackson has been named "the King of Pop". He is known as one of the most famous pop stars of all time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KtZ1jWKPzo In light of the controversial documentary Leaving Neverland, which aired on Channel 4 on 6 March, many worldwide radio stations have banned the singer's music from being played. The... Continue Reading →
THE ’90S: GRUNGE MUSIC
The 90s was truly an interesting time for the development of music. Being my favourite era for music, it was a time in which styles morphed and/or merged into music that often sounded both edgy and oddly familiar. Known as Grunge, the music fused heavy metal with 70's hardcore punk and lyrics that spoke to... Continue Reading →