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Top 3… Climbs

Luke Barratt rounds up the greatest ascents in culture

The Internet and the changing power of words

As our audiences grow, we must be mindful of the effect of our words, warns Luke Barratt

Sainsbury’s in Cowley removes ‘slave mannequin’

A Sainsbury's store has apologized after its advertising for '12 Years a Slave' caused controversy

Top 3… Theories of the Soul

Luke Barratt outlines three intriguing historical perspectives

Milestones: Deals with the Devil

Luke Barratt explores the cultural motif of selling one's soul - don't try this at home!

Beauty is truth, truth beauty

Luke Barratt considers the overwhelmingly visual nature of our cultural consumption

Warpaint vs. Beyoncé

Recent comments from members of Warpaint reveal deeeper issues within the music industry, says Luke Barratt

Milestones: Feed the world

Luke Barratt looks at the Geldof-led 80s upsurge in charity rock

The ‘reboot’ will save the world

Our fascination with reinvention is nothing new, says Luke Barratt

Pokémon and changing media

Luke Barratt explores the recent changes in how we consume media, and examines the implications of Pokémon’s arrival on Netflix

Review: SOHN – Tremors

Luke Barratt finds SOHN's début shaky at best

Review: Wild Beasts – Present Tense

Wild Beasts step out of the wilderness on their latest outing

Review: Temples – Sun Structures

Temples' brand of modern psychedelia, in its drive for reflection rather than imitation, makes for a masterpiece.

2014: Best new musicians to watch

Cherwell's music critics look forward to this year's talented crop of artists

What does ‘cool’ mean?

Luke Barratt considers our cultural conception of the word 'cool'

Interview – MS MR

Luke Barratt talks music videos, Tumblr and the creative process with MS MR

Art: does authenticity matter?

Luke Barratt wonders whether authenticity matters in culture

Interview: Marvellous Medicine

Luke Barratt gets a quick dose of Oxford’s most exciting live act at Isis’s Cellar night

Interview: Beans on Toast

Luke Barratt talks songwriting and political apathy with the drunken folk singer

Review: Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP2

Luke Barratt is unexpectedly enthralled by Shady's best offering for years
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