The Problems with Touting Artists as the ‘Next Big Thing’

The one-hit wonder has been a pretty common phenomenon in the music industry for as long as we’ve had the chart system. Sometimes artists just do not achieve the consistent success we […]

Je ne suis pas Charlie

Sam Fallon discusses freedom of speech.

Interview: Sudeep Chakravarti

Sudeep Chakravarti is an Indian author, journalist and speaker. He comments on matters of business and human rights, and socio-political and security issues in India and South Asia. Starting his career as […]

Misconstruing Tragedy

The case of Leelah Alcorn, the 17 year -old Ohio transgender teen who took her own life on December the 28th 2014, is immeasurably tragic. It’s incredibly sad to me, and clearly […]

Homeless in York

Charlie Benson and Sam Fallon spend a night on the streets with the homeless of York.

Samaritans; the Bad, the Bad and the Wrong

Depression is a horrible thing. It can make people completely close themselves off to the world around them and people will often need encouragement to access the support they need. There are […]

Blurred Lines?

Sam Fallon analyses the difficulties brought up in cases of musical plagiarism.

Consumer 101 Trapping

Sam Falloon tackles the problems caused by US corporate greed.

Does York Need Feminism?: Campus photoshoot

A PHOTOSHOOT promoting feminism took place on campus last week. Messages from students included “no matter what I’m wearing I’m not ‘asking’ for it” and “it’s not okay to call it ‘rape […]

A Story of Death and Rebirth in Montreal – Arcade Fire’s Funeral Ten Years On

Sam Fallon discusses the impact Arcade Fire’s debut offering has made in the music industry.