Cleo Brann and Sally-Ann Marshall consider the rise of independent cinema Image: Cleo Brann What do you go to the cinema to watch movies for? Is it the cast, the director, the studio, or the passion behind the projects? Hollywood would have you believe it is the stars and the hefty budgets. But is that really what the audience wants? Hollywood is in uproar as the new release ‘Iron Lung’ exposes that you don’t need studio backing or massive [...]

Lachlan Tomich takes a look at the world of punk fashion Image by Megan Crombie It’s undeniable that not only punk’s influence but all the ongoing and ever-changing punk subgenres aren’t going to be dying out anytime soon. In all aspects of music and fashion, punk seems to be one of the biggest influences. In the early 70s, Vivienne Westwood, a household name, started her shop named Too fast to live, Too young to die where she and Malcom [...]

Toby White looks back at his experience of seeing The Kooks live The Kooks have recently completed a highly successful, record-breaking UK tour, further establishing their reputation as one of Britain’s most consistent indie acts. Originating in Brighton during the early 2000s, the band quickly made a significant impact with their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out, which became an embodiment of the mid-2000s indie scene. Their signature sound is marked by memorable melodies and a unique blend of rock, [...]