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In venues as large as the O2 Arena you arrive expecting to be just a tiny one in the thousands, a blurry dot amongst the many faces – and this has been the case with so many of the live concerts and performances I’ve attended over the years. However much like the way John Mayer...
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where's the love
It was in 2003 that The Black Eyed Peas released ‘Where Is The Love?’ a song that shot straight to number 1 in 13 different countries; the power of the song at the time was palpable, standing out as a welcome relief from the trivial messages of partying, drink and sex that flooded popular music....
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taylor swift
If ever I’m feeling those old self-esteem issues rise again, I read celebrity gossip stories on Buzzfeed or the list of trending topics on Facebook. They give me a sense of superiority, but not over the musician/singer/actor who has the misfortune to be their subject; I feel superior over the people who fuel and participate...
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The power of a girl group is second to none – screaming fans, choreographed dances and catchy tunes are only a few of their often disorientating attractions. Over the years we’ve had our fair share of game changing girl groups from the Spice Girls and Destiny’s Child to Girls Aloud and The Pussycat Dolls, but...
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After being spotted by her label in 2009 Ellie Goulding’s career has rocketed her to a fame unimaginable by so many. Her music allows her to perform to crowds around the world, but her celebrity status gives her the platform in which to share her views and voice her opinion on so many of the...
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spice girls reunion
Ladies, it’s time to dust off those platforms, rock the pigtails and get your girl power ready because the Spice Girls are rumoured to be returning for a world tour next year to celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary. Now for those of you too young to understand, take a seat and let the super-fans show...
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Much like the title of their debut album Communion, each of the thirteen long-awaited songs by Years & Years are personal; offering some insight into the war-torn love affairs and reawakenings of the band’s past. From Shine – an upbeat, summer dance track with an infectious synth beat, to the album version of Eyes Shut...
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Since 2004 Taylor Swift has taken the music scene by storm, from country singer to pop queen she always has a trick up her sleeve; her latest being her music video for Bad Blood. The feud between Taylor and Katy Perry is reported to be her inspiration for the song, after Katy apparently tried to...
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It might still feel like winter but as the clocks spring forward there is only one thing on our minds; festivals! Follow Semple’s round up of the best festivals and start working on your new boho chic wardrobe now. The Big Ones Glastonbury may be the king of festivals but if you missed out on...
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Wednesday 25th March saw millions of One Direction fans heartbroken at the news of ‘bad boy’ Zayn Malik leaving the group, mid worldwide tour. Zayn’s time in the band has been tumultuous to say the least – being in one of the biggest bands in the world, you can’t escape the limelight but after numerous...
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