And how I plan to keep them up in the new year — At the time of writing, I’ve read 57 books in 2021. It’s been my most productive year for reading by Goodreads standards and the year where I’ve been the most mindful about my reading habits. Instead of just falling into the same genres and authors that I read every year…

Get a backstage pass to the world of rock ’n’ roll with these 4 books — Something is intoxicating and glamourous about the world of rock ’n’ roll. Maybe it’s the aesthetic attraction, luring you into the darkness before dazzling you with bright lights. Or perhaps it’s the feeling you get when you put on your headphones and hear your favourite song roar to life or…

And why they deserved the accolade — The Grammys definitely looked a little different this year, but it was still a celebration of rock and alternative music from the last year. Musicians tuned in from all over the world through the power of video call to celebrate and accept their awards. The rock and alternative categories were…

Some recommendations for Adam Levine — In a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Adam Levine made a bold statement about the current musical landscape that rubbed a lot of music fans the wrong way. “It’s funny, when the first Maroon 5 album came out there were still other bands. I feel like there…

Don’t let the famous bard intimidate you — William Shakespeare’s influence and impact on English literature can’t go unnoticed. Many people even believe that he was the greatest English writer who ever lived. Whether you agree with such high acclaim or not, his work is a big deal. …

All of Your New Favourite Alt Musicians for 2021 — The alternative music scene is, despite the obstacles that it’s faced this year, just as vibrant as ever. Here are some of the artists that we’re expecting big things from in 2021 As December Falls As December Falls, hailing from Nottingham, are the next big pop-punk outfit from the UK. Having already released…

How I found my motivation to read during lockdown — Every summer break, when I come back to my hometown from university, I go on a reading spree. …

As we move past the disaster movie of 2020, we can look to the future with some hopeful optimism. Even when everything else is a mess, we still have good music, and that’s not about to change in 2021. …

Well, we did it. We made it through the longest year in living memory. With each month came a new global disaster, and while 2020 will be remembered with few good memories, we can always hold the music released this year close to our hearts. …