Music

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

'The Latin title ‘Lux’ perfectly embodies the concept and overall aesthetic of divine femininity, as well as the multilingual aspects that run throughout the work. With complex and meaningful lyrics written in 13 languages, and split into four movements, the record is a breath of fresh air for the pop scene'.

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The Magdalene Songs: Giving a singing voice to victims

★★★★★ Trigger warning: abuse Modern slavery, abuse, and human rights violations are not something you would...

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Little Kitchen’s Christ Church concert is exactly what you need this Oxmas

Little Kitchen, an Oxford-based music collective, will be performing in Christchurch this Thursday. It's the perfect Oxmas treat.

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The power of the playlist

"These ten precious songs ... will become a time capsule"

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Music

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

The Magdalene Songs: Giving a singing voice to victims

Little Kitchen’s Christ Church concert is exactly what you need this Oxmas

The power of the playlist

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