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Gig Review: Mogwai

Famed for their intensely loud live performances and distorted soundscapes it came as something of a surprise that Mogwai somehow seemed, at times, to be dwarfed by the venue. [continued]
RLOTW #4: Dreamville

Dreamville has been seven years in the making and is the “result of years of learning and figuring this game out”. [continued]
RLOTW #3: Innervisions

Our Record Label of the Week series allows our writers to connect with their audience in a different manner; instead of presenting a new song they enjoyed or showcasing an artist they saw live, they attempt to explain the relevance and powerful presence of an entire label. Whether it houses a plethora of genres, or… [continued]
St Andrews Sands: Part Two

This week’s St Andrews Sands features a mix of chillwave, heavy bass, neo-soul and post-hardcore rock, with a bit of trap thrown in for good measure. [continued]
Beyoncé, Sex and Feminism

To say that the only way a woman can be successful is to show off her body is erroneous. A woman is showing off her body in conjunction with a great many other techniques to “get noticed”. If we take the example of Beyoncé, yes, she uses her body to advertise herself but she also… [continued]
RLOTW #2: LuckyMe

The label’s roster of dynamic producers have graced the top of the charts, think Azealia Banks and Kanye West, yet their ethos remains firmly rooted in their foundations, a mantra proudly displayed on the label’s website: LuckyMe Music, Art, Parties. [continued]
St Andrews Sands: Part One

As we know all too well, as lovable and quaint as St Andrews is, there come moments where not even the sight of the never-ending North Sea can alleviate the feeling that we’re being held hostage within the town’s three streets. [continued]
Thrift Hop: First Edition

Like a hip hop Tony Robinson, Ed Martin is scouring the charity shops of St Andrews for musical artefacts, appropriating the taste of a previous generation and giving new life to the albums that we would all be worse off for having lost. [continued]
The Other Guys’ Homecoming

Fresh off a massive United States tour, beloved a cappella group The Other Guys returned to University of St Andrews with a breathtaking “Homecoming” performance in Buchanan Theatre. [continued]
Archiving the Past

So what lies ahead for independent booksellers and record stores? In my opinion, their fate unfortunately lies hand-in-hand with Darwin: adapt or die. [continued]