We’re moving into the age of cultural ‘wokeness’ and still finding our feet. This culture is limiting musicians and fostering a negative environment for them. Did it set a new precedent when Olivia Rodrigo added writing credits to good 4 u?

I attended the Youth Voice Census zoom call earlier this week where Youth Employment UK presented the findings from this year's report. The Youth Voice Census 2021 collected data from 3,400 young people aged 14-24 in the UK. The census explored a range of issues such as; education, work, job hunting, the impact of COVID-19 and more. 

Another installment of five of our favourite singles that have been released over the past week, from an array of genres. As always, please comment and let us know your thoughts on the tracks chosen!

An autobiographical graphic novel about her life growing up in Iran during the midst of the Iranian Revolution, Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis is as accessible as it is unforgettable. 

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Marvel’s new cinematic offering is a breath of fresh air within the franchise.

We Are Not Like Them is a thought-provoking novel that examines race and interracial friendship in present-day America. 

How art, aliens and the Utah desert showcase the human propensity for hope

Back again with this week's newest releases, have you had a listen? Let us know what you think!

A man living a suburban life with an elephant he has fallen in love with, Love Beyond the Zoo is surreal and deceptively comedic, a cross-section of the animalistic instinct to escape and regress. 

More end-of-summer cultural comforts. 

A charming but melancholy MetroidVania set in a decaying kingdom, Hollow Knight more than lives up to its status as one of the most well-regarded indie games of all time