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Exploring the Mastermind of boygenius
Jessica Matthewson explores boygenius’ first studio album and looks at the contrast of their old music… In 2018, indie supergroup boygenius released the song ‘Me & My Dog’, a single from their self-titled first EP, ‘boygenius’. The three artists, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker focused on their solo output in the years following, before announcing earlier this year they were back working together … Continue reading Exploring the Mastermind of boygenius
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Midnights: Taylor’s Love Story with Edinburgh
Niamh McCabe uses Taylor’s latest album, Midnights, to explore her relationship with Edinburgh… I was taking a walk on a Friday night. I had just submitted the biggest project of my life; my magazine Quine, and I was listening to Midnights, the album by Taylor Swift. As I was reminiscing about my last four years in Edinburgh, I could not help but find some meaning … Continue reading Midnights: Taylor’s Love Story with Edinburgh
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review
Esme Violet Anderson reveals her thoughts of the magical story when she went to watch it at The Edinburgh Playhouse last night… As I sat down in the theatre, there was a sense that we were about to enter a world of pure imagination. The theatre was alive with energy and excitement. Who doesn’t love the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? The show … Continue reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Review
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Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Over a thousand Fringe shows revealed.
With only a few months until the beloved Edinburgh Fringe is back, Cara Blackhall gives us an exciting insight into this year’s lineup… The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society announced more shows for the Fringe today. Taking place from the 4th to the 28th of August this year, the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe will feature a range of shows with theatre, comedy, dance, circus, musicals and … Continue reading Edinburgh Fringe 2023: Over a thousand Fringe shows revealed.
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REVIEW: five seconds flat – Lizzy McAlpine
Zosia Stanton shares her thoughts on Lizzy McAlpine’s debut album, five seconds flat… For a while, I didn’t believe I could find an album that compared to the beautifully desolate feeling I would get listening to Phoebe Bridgers’ Punisher or Taylor Swift’s folklore. However, five seconds flat by Lizzy McAlpine has proven me wrong. This is the Philidelphia-based singer-songwriter’s second record and has grasped fans … Continue reading REVIEW: five seconds flat – Lizzy McAlpine
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Oscars Part 5: The Predictions!
Welcome to the final episode of our Oscars preview as hosts Angus McGregor and Niamh McCabe are joined by Logan Walker, Meiline Da Silva and Paul Morrison to give our predictions of the main categories. Hear our thoughts on who shall take away the biggest prizes ahead of tonight’s awards! Continue reading Oscars Part 5: The Predictions!
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Oscars Part Four: Our Top 5
Hosts Angus McGregor and Niamh McCabe are joined by Robyn Bell as they discuss their Top 5 Oscars moments of all time. The Oscars Series has daily episodes leading up to the Oscars this Sunday through ENRG Culture: Backstage! Continue reading Oscars Part Four: Our Top 5
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Oscars Part 3: Scandals & Controversies
Amy Pavri joins hosts Angus McGregor and Niamh McCabe as they discuss some of the issues and controversies that have occurred at the Academy Awards! Stay tuned for more coverage of the Oscars coming soon ahead of the ceremony this Sunday! Continue reading Oscars Part 3: Scandals & Controversies
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Who is the UK’s 2023 Eurovision entry, Mae Muller?
London-based singer, Mae Muller, has been chosen to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. But, for those who are unfamiliar with the popstar, let Robyn Bell give you a rundown… If you haven’t come across Mae Muller on TikTok, you will soon be able to recognise her as this year’s Eurovision entry for the United Kingdom. The 25-year-old’s single for the … Continue reading Who is the UK’s 2023 Eurovision entry, Mae Muller?
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Lewis Capaldi announces new Netflix Documentary
Our Lewis Capaldi superfan, Cara Blackhall, reports on the West Lothian megastar’s latest venture… Lewis Capaldi has announced that his brand-new documentary will be coming to Netflix next month. Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now will follow the West Lothian singer’s life with insights into his experience of rising to fame and how he became a Grammy award-winning star. The documentary is expected to follow … Continue reading Lewis Capaldi announces new Netflix Documentary
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ENRG Culture: Backstage – Oscars Part Two: The Fashion
Host Niamh McCabe is joined with Esme Violet Anderson, Isla Sneddon and Emma Cooper-Raeburn for the second episode of the Oscars Podcast Series with ENRG Culture Backstage. They delve into Oscars fashion and faux-pas and discuss their favourite all time looks at the Academy Awards! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon in the lead up to the Oscars on Sunday the 12th of March! Continue reading ENRG Culture: Backstage – Oscars Part Two: The Fashion
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ENRG Culture: Backstage – Oscars Part One: The Nominations
Join hosts Angus McGregor and Niamh McCabe as they kick off this years Oscar coverage with a series of podcasts. ENRG Culture co-editors Logan Walker and Emma Cooper-Raeburn join the podcast to discuss the nominations for this Sunday’s Academy Awards! Continue reading ENRG Culture: Backstage – Oscars Part One: The Nominations
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A Celebration of Female Characters in Novels
Niamh McCabe celebrates all things International Women’s Day within her two worlds – fictional and non-fictional… When my mother dearest turned fifty, I thanked her for two things. Firstly, I thanked her for bringing me up with such compassion, love and humbleness. I also thanked her for giving me the time and space to explore the other world I have always lived in – the … Continue reading A Celebration of Female Characters in Novels
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Review: Rebecca Black – Let Her Burn
Jack Carson shares his thoughts on the Friday singer’s debut album… After the success of 2021’s Rebecca Black Was Here EP, Black is in the middle of a career renaissance. Black is known mostly for her track Friday which she released at just 13 years old. Friday was coined “the worst song ever” by Yahoo! Music and the young star was suddenly the subject of … Continue reading Review: Rebecca Black – Let Her Burn
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge launches new £100k Edinburgh Fringe fund for artists.
Cara Blackhall reports on the Fleabag star’s fund for the Edinburgh Fringe… The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has launched the Keep it Fringe fund which is being led by Fringe Society President Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The fund is a new initiative being put in place to support Fringe artists and is being supported by the Fleabag for Charity campaign. Fifty bursaries of £2,000 will be distributed … Continue reading Phoebe Waller-Bridge launches new £100k Edinburgh Fringe fund for artists.
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Review: Slowthai – UGLY
Liam Eunson gives his thoughts on the latest release from grime superstar Slowthai… Northampton’s most controversial music artist, Slowthai, is back with his third studio album UGLY. Making his return to the world of grime, Slowthai, is back and looking to redirect focus towards his music after a 2-year break, which saw him going back to his roots with a chain of small £1 pub … Continue reading Review: Slowthai – UGLY
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Man vs Critics: Jazz
Logan Walker takes the genre of Jazz to task in the latest instalment of Man vs Critics… I like to consider myself an equal-opportunities listener. A man with eclectic taste, if you will allow me to be so pretentious. I try not to box myself into listening to only one or two genres of music. I’ll happily give them all a bash. Well, maybe not … Continue reading Man vs Critics: Jazz
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5 Signs You Are A Book Addict
Niamh McCabe shares a checklist to the symptoms of book addiction… I am a bookaholic, and my Dad is to blame. He is one that read to me and encouraged me to enter the world of books, literature, poetry, and art. He is the one who took me to the library once a week, every Thursday to be specific, to get my weekly supply. I … Continue reading 5 Signs You Are A Book Addict
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ENRG Culture Must Reads
In celebration of World Book Day this year, writers from the ENRG Culture team have curated a list of their must-reads… World Book Day is the time to acknowledge and delve into a whole extensive universe of books! Whether it be horror, comedy, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, young adult, or romance, books have an endless stream of knowledge, inspiration and wealth to give you. … Continue reading ENRG Culture Must Reads
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Why I Believe Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ is Her Best Record
Kirsty Francis reveals her reasons as to why she believes the album made Taylor Swift the pop sensation she is today… To many people, Autumn is the time to blast Red (Taylor’s Version) by Taylor Swift, but for me – it’s all year round. I wholeheartedly believe that Red is Taylor’s best album. The bridges, the gossip, the storytelling, THE LYRICISM. I must confess that my opinion … Continue reading Why I Believe Taylor Swift’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ is Her Best Record
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REVIEW: Joesef – ‘Permanent Damage’
Kitty Houston discusses her love for the latest record by Glasgow-based musician, Joesef… For the last four years, Joesef has built his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the UK pop scene. Following several highly successful EPs that introduced his willingness to explore difficult themes through lucid pop hymns, Permanent Damage has been a highly anticipated album for fans of the … Continue reading REVIEW: Joesef – ‘Permanent Damage’
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REVIEW: Black Veil Brides: Live from the O2 Academy
Brandon Bethune tells us why the rock band’s latest show in Glasgow wasn’t his favourite… I don’t know what it is about Black Veil Brides, and lead singer Andy Biersack specifically, but there’s something about their live performances that doesn’t quite mesh together well. When I saw Andy Biersack perform solo in 2019 at The Garage, I was thrilled to see one of the cornerstones … Continue reading REVIEW: Black Veil Brides: Live from the O2 Academy
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Be Charlotte: “People say ‘from darkness comes light’, and that’s exactly what this song is.”
Emma Cooper-Raeburn has a chat with Scottish singer/songwriter Be Charlotte about her brand new single ‘Help Me to Hold On’… Dundee-based singer, Be Charlotte, releases her first song of the year with Help Me to Hold On in what she describes as “a song for the good and bad days and everything in between”. The catchy pop-song, produced by Charlotte herself alongside Scotty Anderson (The … Continue reading Be Charlotte: “People say ‘from darkness comes light’, and that’s exactly what this song is.”
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Review – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Ieva Ozola shares her reasons as to why Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is not just a kids movie… The newest addition to the Shrek franchise by Joel Crawford, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is a lot more than just another animated movie for kids. As a total ride-or-die cat lover, I was more than excited to spend 90 minutes staring at a … Continue reading Review – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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Blue Jean: Resisting the shame regime
Jessica Matthewson gives us an insight into the new LGBTQ+ British drama film directed by Georgia Oakley… Warning: This review contains some spoilers… A charming story about a chain-smoking lesbian PE teacher set in the late 80s, a time when Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government plan to pass a law stigmatising gays and lesbians. Director, Georgia Oakley, transports the audience to the north-east with characters all … Continue reading Blue Jean: Resisting the shame regime
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The Scottish Premiere of Hamilton is heading to Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Cara Blackhall shares the exciting breaking news that the multi award-winning musical will be coming to the Scottish capital next year… Multi-award-winning Hamilton will tour the UK for the first time with a Scottish Premiere being hosted at the Festival Theatre in Spring 2024. The show will run for nine weeks from Wednesday 28th February to Saturday 27th April 2024, with the casting for the … Continue reading The Scottish Premiere of Hamilton is heading to Edinburgh Festival Theatre
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Review: Ant Man Quantumania
Angus McGregor reveals why he thinks the first film of Phase 5 in the MCU is not worth the hype… Marvel’s Phase 4, following the culmination of Endgame, didn’t go down as well as they probably had hoped. Despite some highlights, the phase had nowhere near the same impact as earlier ones, with The Eternals and Thor: Love and Thunder notable disappointments in a misfiring … Continue reading Review: Ant Man Quantumania
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To Leslie: “The little film that could, albeit controversy…”
Angus McGregor discusses the film that created controversy at this years Oscars… With award season in full swing, the Oscar nominations usually bring several surprises and some controversy. From plain crowd pleasers to disastrous snubs, there is often a fallout leading to a great discourse within film. Strangely, this year a small independent film To Leslie was the centre of this, with Andrea Riseborough’s Best … Continue reading To Leslie: “The little film that could, albeit controversy…”
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Review: Triangle of Sadness
Melissa Findlay gives her take on Ruben Östlund’s latest satirical black comedy, Triangle of Sadness… Recently nominated by the Academy for Best Picture, Ruben Östlund’s Triangle of Sadness is one that I have had on my watchlist for some time ever since it won the Cannes Film Festival’s highest accolade, the Palme d’Or, in May last year. The expectations were high, and I was not … Continue reading Review: Triangle of Sadness
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My Escapism into RAYE’s 21st Century Blues
Emma Cooper-Raeburn shares her thoughts on RAYE’s debut album ‘My 21st Century Blues’… For a while there hasn’t been an album that has jumped out at me, especially a pop album. Sure, Harry’s House by Harry Styles and Midnights by Taylor Swift deserve the praise and recognition they got when they were released last year, but I wasn’t OBSESSED with them. That was until RAYE’s … Continue reading My Escapism into RAYE’s 21st Century Blues
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Babylon: “A Passion Project”
Angus McGregor shares his thoughts on Damien Chazelle’s Babylon, starring the likes of Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie… Few directors are on as hot a streak as Damien Chazelle, with his run of Whiplash, La La Land and First Man earning the 38-year-old great critical acclaim. The youngest winner of the Best Director Oscar, Chazelle’s reputation and success has allowed him to venture out with … Continue reading Babylon: “A Passion Project”
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Viagra Boys: “Shrimp Trawlers Fished Out Of A Dark Louisiana”
Logan Walker shares his experience of seeing The Viagra Boys at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow… WHO: Viagra Boys WHERE: The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow WHEN: 21st of January 2023 The Barrowlands is one of Scotland’s most sacred temples of sound, and Swedish post-punk dance cowboys, Viagra Boys – touring in support of their latest release Cave World – came prepared to pay tribute to … Continue reading Viagra Boys: “Shrimp Trawlers Fished Out Of A Dark Louisiana”
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My Fair Lady Review
Amy Pavri shares her thoughts on the classic musical… ‘My Fair Lady‘ is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated musicals to enter the Playhouse this year, and it is fair to say that it did not disappoint! Despite the fame surrounding ‘My Fair Lady’, I have not ever seen the classic starring Audrey Hepburn. Therefore, I went into this production with zero expectations or … Continue reading My Fair Lady Review
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The Commitments Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse
Esme Violet Anderson tells us what she thinks of the musical based on Roddy Doyle’s 1987 novel… I have never seen the movie or read the book, so The Commitments Musical intrigued me. I had no idea what to expect. My family and friends told me to expect laughs and amazing musical numbers, and they got that right. There was so much soulful music and … Continue reading The Commitments Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse
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The Snow Queen Scottish Ballet
Esme Violet Anderson shares her thoughts on Scottish Ballet’s ‘The Snow Queen’ at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre… As I sat down and read my programme, I was unsure what to expect from Scottish Ballet’s ‘The Snow Queen’. I have seen many adaptations over the years but have never been sure what to make of the story. I am also a massive fan of the Christmas classic … Continue reading The Snow Queen Scottish Ballet
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Anybody who is anybody SHOULD walk through that door: Bugsy Malone The Musical Review
Esme Violet Anderson gives us an insight into why she loved the feel-good production of Bugsy Malone: The Musical at the Edinburgh Playhouse… If their young faces did not give it away, you would have no idea that a lot of the cast of Bugsy Malone are kids, with ages ranging from around 9 – 15. The young performers blended in seamlessly with the adult … Continue reading Anybody who is anybody SHOULD walk through that door: Bugsy Malone The Musical Review
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The Banshees of Inisherin- the hauntingly bizarre collapse of a long-standing friendship
Natasha Turnbull tells us all about Martin McDonagh’s new comedy drama ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’… Director Martin McDonagh takes on his fifth movie in the new comedy-drama ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, a small-scale film which follows the tale of two lifelong friends who suddenly find themselves in a bizarre, increasingly sombre fallout. Set in 1923 on the fictional island of Inisherin, just off the coast … Continue reading The Banshees of Inisherin- the hauntingly bizarre collapse of a long-standing friendship
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Home Is Not a Place – the journey of seeking out our people in spaces we never belonged.
Jessica Bowen tells us the importance behind Johny Pitts & Roger Robinson’s new book ‘Home Is Not a Place‘ Last week I had the pleasure of attending a poetry event hosted by writer, poet, and artist Malika Booker at the Manchester Poetry Library. The event was in admiration of Home Is Not a Place, a photography and poetry book curated by Johny Pitts and Roger … Continue reading Home Is Not a Place – the journey of seeking out our people in spaces we never belonged.