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From cloisters to concrete: Oxford’s architectural evolution

As a proud member of one of Oxford’s younger colleges – one that didn’t make it into the set of Saltburn – the magnetic pull of the old Oxford...
Art Sophie Price -

Adolescence: Can TV spark radical change in young men?

Adolescence is just another example of art acting as a conversation piece. The recent...
Film Tom Cockburn -

Hand over Heart

"So bite the heel that walked you home in the rain"
The Source Briony Arnott -

Oxide Radio is a breath of fresh, musical air

"This free station is worth a listen"
Music Milo Man -
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Focus On: New Writers

Ben Horton meets the winners of the OUDS New Writing Festival

Bargain Bin: The Velvet Underground – White Light/White Heat

Cherwell trawls charity shops looking for musical bargains

Review: The Notwist – Close to Glass

Adam Piascik isn't impressed by this new, experimental album

Review: Nothing – Guilty of Everything

My Bloody Valentine inspired guitar rock earns Guilty of Everything four stars from Adam Piascik

Review: Ava Luna – Electric Balloon

Ben Phillips takes a listen to the lo-fi sophomore record of Brooklyn four piece Ava Luna

Culture Editorial: A Hearty Wahoo For Entrenched Classism

Our culture editor's thoughts on Wahoo's most recent attempt at social commentary

Cherwell tries…Being an Artist

Every week, a member of the Cherwell team tries a new cultural experience. This weekend was spent living the life of an impoverished artist Finsbury Park

Review: Lover’s Suicide

Naomi Polonsky is unconvinced by this piece of new writing

Preview: Devised Play I – Fear

Georgina Wilson grapples with this new kind of production

Review: ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore

Bethan Roberts is entertained by a modernisation of this racy classic

Review: OUDS New Writing Festival presents Love Plus

Nathan Ellis enjoys an accomplished work of sci-fi on stage

Verdict: The Oscars 2014

Marcus Balmer enjoys another awards ceremony. Another year of farcicle, pompous, ultimately insignificant fun.

Review: The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Emma Hewitt is impressed by a thoughtful and staunchly authentic version of Brecht's parable

Interview: Alan Ayckbourn

Emma Hewitt chats to the Olivier and Tony Award winning playwright

Live Review: Royal Blood – The Art Bar

After recovering from the ear damage, Cherwell reviews last week's gig with hotly tipped rockers Royal Blood.

Review: Pharrell Williams – G I R L

Cherwell reviews the hip-hop-turned-pop superstar's latest release.

Review: Eagulls – Eagulls

Jack Chown listens to the debut album of gritty garage rock band Eagulls

Keeping track with Superfood

Rushabh Haria talks to Dom Ganderton, lead singer of the Birmingham band.

Review: A Great Big World – Is Anybody Out There

The debut from the New York duo brings cringey, poptastic composition to bear on an annoyingly enjoyable record.

Bargain Bin: Street Sounds Edition 3

Cherwell trawls record shops for musical bargains.
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