Music

From album reviews to interviews with musicians, you can find all of my music journalism work here.

Album Review: Open Wide // Inhaler : The IndiependentIrish indie band Inhaler are back with their third album that showcases the group's more experimental side of making music.

Track Review: Arm's Length // Sam Fender : The IndiependentGeordie artist, Sam Fender, continues to confirm his greatness with the beautiful yet simple single, 'Arm's Length'.

[Music Review] THE BOYZ 'TRIGGER' — Cherry Chu MagazineThe 11-member boy band shine as individuals but their strength lies in their powerful group performances.

Stray Kids: Their best B-sides — Cherry Chu MagazineThere’s more to Stray Kids than just noise music!

[Album Review] EVNNE ‘RIDE or DIE’ — Cherry Chu MagazineThe seven-member boy group, EVNNE, have released six new songs for their fans, ENNVE, ahead of their North American tour.

[Review] Stray Kids 'ATE' — Cherry Chu MagazineHungry for new music? Stray Kids has you covered with their latest album, ATE .

EP Review: Watch It Ache and Bleed // Nieve Ella : The IndiependentAfter a year dominated by pop, indie artist Nieve Ella is bringing back grungy greatness with her latest release Watch It Ache and Bleed.

[Music Review] ENHYPEN's 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD -daydream-' — Cherry Chu MagazineThe 7-member boy group can truly take on any genre.

[Interview] ARTLOVER on "Planet Luv" — Cherry Chu MagazineThe makeup artist-turned-singer is hoping to leave a mark on the music industry that is out of this world. 

[Review] THE BOYZ 'ZENERATION II’ tour<br/> — Cherry Chu MagazineTHE BOYZ stole the hearts of their fans, THE B, with their hot performance in London on September 15, 2024.

[Review] LE SSERAFIM 'CRAZY' — Cherry Chu MagazineFEARNOTs have been spoiled with a mini-album that oozes confidence.

Album Review: Short n' Sweet // Sabrina Carpenter : The IndiependentThe flirty pop princess Sabrina Carpenter is back to confirm her place as a top artist in the music industry with her album Short n' Sweet.

See Emily Play ... Plays Again! Interview with the Sheffield artist returning to the stage this month - Exposed MagazineAround ten years ago, Emily Ireland was a rising artist on the Sheffield music scene (check out our Exposed In..

Album Review: BRAT // Charli XCX : The IndiependentCharli XCX's new album, BRAT,is filled with club classics and emotional lyrics. This album takes the audience on such an emotional rollercoaster ride there’s a song for any mood.

[Review] ENHYPEN 'ROMANCE: UNTOLD' — Cherry Chu MagazineENGENEs will be excited to sink their teeth into nine new tracks from their favourite boys.

"It’s just amazing for such a legendary musician to be so open-minded and happy to work with young up-and-coming artists" - Nubiyan Twist on their new album and collaboration with Nile Rodgers - Exposed MagazineThe genre-hopping group Nubiyan Twist are in the middle of their tour for their new album, Find Your Flame. The..

Catch The Young is back with exciting second mini-album ‘Catch The Young: Fragments of Odyssey’ — Cherry Chu MagazineFollow the five-member Korean band, as they take us on a voyage through our emotions.

Track Review: Red Flag // Lucy Roberts : The IndiependentA fresh face in pop music, Lucy Roberts, has released the heartbreak anthem of the summer with her new track, Red Flag

"It makes you want to speed down the road and scream out the window" - Skint Knees on their new EP and unapologetic Riot Grrrl sound - Exposed MagazineInspired by the Riot Grrrl movement popular in the 90s, Sheffield four-piece Skint Knees are hoping to create a more..

Album Review: Still Learning // Caity Baser : The IndiependentThe Gen Z pop princess, Caity Baser, is back with a mixtape of old favourites and a few new tracks showing off the singers relatable sass.

Album Review: GUTS // Olivia Rodrigo : The IndiependentOlivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated sophomore album GUTS has finally landed and is sure to leave its mark on the music industry.

Celebrating K-pop girl groups this International Women’s Day — Cherry Chu MagazineFrom feminist anthems to heartbreak ballads, let's look through some iconic achievements of our favourite female artists.

Album Review: Positive Spin // Gretta Ray : The IndiependentAustralian indie pop star Gretta Ray is back with her sophomore album, Positive Spin, after launching into fame with her Billy Joel cover

Album Review: Being Funny In A Foreign Language // The 1975 : The IndiependentThe 1975's Being Funny In A Foreign Language takes on a more sincere approach to music, and is a more polished version of its predecessor.

BTS Announce a Group 'Hiatus' : The IndiependentAfter announcing their group's hiatus two days after the release of their anthology album, Amy Britton looks into what is yet to come for BTS

Album Review: Proof // BTS : The IndiependentBTS has returned to their Korean roots regarding the production and concept of their compilation album Proof.

Album Review: Harry's House // Harry Styles : The IndiependentAfter a three year music hiatus, Harry Styles has returned with his third full length album, Harry's House.

Beyond the Surface of BTS : The IndiependentThe perfectly primped boy band, BTS, may seem to be marketed towards teenage girls, however, underneath the misogyny lie personal stories.

AB6IX are pulling in fans with their dynamic new track “GRAB ME” — Cherry Chu MagazineABNEW have been treated to five new tracks from their favourite boys.

Album Review: Tell Me That It's Over // Wallows : The IndiependentThree-piece indie band, Wallows, are back with their second full-length album, Tell Me That It's Over, and it's one to surprise fans.

Track Review: Complete Mess // 5 Seconds of Summer : The IndiependentJust before kicking off their world tour, 5 Seconds of Summer are back with their brand new track, Complete Mess.

Track Review: Beg for You // Charli XCX feat. Rina Sawayama : The IndiependentTwo pop princesses, Charli XCX and Rina Sawayama team up in a collaborative dream to create the perfect club track, Beg For You.

Album Review: Sticker // NCT 127 : The IndiependentBack with their third studio release in tow, NCT 127 continue to excel with their own unique brand of Korean Pop. Amy Britton reviews.

MeloMance’s Kim Minseok collaborates with British sensation Sam Ryder for “Back In Love” — Cherry Chu MagazineThe duet of the year has dropped — and it is only January!

Album Review: DIMENSION : DILEMMA // ENHYPEN : The IndiependentKorean ‘monster rookie’ group, ENHYPEN, have finally released their long-awaited debut album, DIMENSION : DILEMMA.

The Year in K-Pop: 2021 : The IndiependentMusic writer Amy Britton gives us a rundown on her personal highlights and downfalls of the 2021 K-Pop scene.

TRENDZ make their awaited comeback with ‘STILL ON MY WAY’ — Cherry Chu MagazineThe seven member boy group from Global H Media are starting their new chapter.

New boy group 82MAJOR are looking to make a major mark on K-pop — Cherry Chu MagazineGREAT M Entertainment are already showcasing the group’s talents ahead of their October debut.

Hwasa promotes self-love in new track “I Love My Body” — Cherry Chu Magazine“I Love My Body” serves as a jazzy reminder that you are perfect just the way you are!

EVERGLOW are back to conquer K-pop after a long hiatus — Cherry Chu MagazineAfter a lengthy wait, the girls of EVERGLOW are back with their new single album ALL MY GIRLS and the music video for “SLAY”.

ZEROBASEONE make their mark as the “New Kidz on the Block” — Cherry Chu MagazineZB1 are already proving themselves with their debut album, so we’ve explored each song on the tracklist!

SEVENTEEN: Their best B-sides — Cherry Chu MagazineDon’t know where to start your Carat journey? Look no further than our comprehensive list of SEVENTEEN’s best non-title tracks.

EPEX on growing pains and the realities of young heartbreak — Cherry Chu MagazineFollowing the release of their 5th EP album Prelude of Love Chapter 2. ‘Growing Pains’, EPEX chats to Cherry Chu Magazine about new title track ‘Sunshower’ and their excitement to make new memories with their fans, ZENITH.

K-Pop boy group OMEGA X release "Dream" in dedication to fandom FOR X — Cherry Chu MagazineK-Pop boyband OMEGA X have released their latest song “Dream” as a dedication to fandom, FOR X, who have supported them during difficult times. The song has been composed by Hangyeom, with lyrics from all 11 members.

SEVENTEEN’s ‘FML’ encompasses everything brilliant about K-pop — Cherry Chu MagazineJumping off the success of their world tour 'Be The Sun' and repackaged album 'Sector 17', SEVENTEEN is back with their 10th mini album 'FML'.

SHINee: Their best B-Sides — Cherry Chu MagazineHaving debuted 14 years ago, SHINee is one of the few groups in K-Pop that have been able to maintain their relevance even with an influx of new groups debuting every year. 

BooSeokSoon’s ‘Second Wind’ leaves SEVENTEEN fans begging for more — Cherry Chu MagazineDespite this sub-unit starting as an inside joke between SEVENTEEN and CARATS, the often slapstick trio BooSeokSoon (BSS) have finally come back with the long awaited Second Wind. 

Top 10 most iconic K-Pop debuts — Cherry Chu MagazineBeing able to catch the attention of both the South Korean and international public can be the difference between success and disbanding. But what makes the perfect debut track?

The best K-Pop songs for Christmas — Cherry Chu MagazineIf you are still struggling to get into the Christmas spirit, these festive K-Pop songs should help to thaw your frozen heart!

10 of the most iconic summer comebacks in K-Pop — Cherry Chu MagazineWe break down some of the most iconic summer comebacks in K-pop history.

10 K-pop songs to add to your study playlist — Cherry Chu MagazineNeed to get some revision done? Let these K-pop songs help you through your work!

The ultimate K-pop gym playlist — Cherry Chu MagazineSpice up your exercise playlist with these K-pop bangers that will have you actually enjoying your workouts!

EP Review: fruitcake // Sabrina Carpenter : The IndiependentPop princess Sabrina Carpenter has graced fans with an early Christmas present in the form of 6 track EP, fruitcake.

Catch The Young expect to catch the hearts of K-band lovers during April comeback — Cherry Chu MagazineFan of K-bands? You can’t miss the chance to get to know Catch The Young.

ENHYPEN: Their 10 best B-sides — Cherry Chu MagazineThe septet have amassed a collection of incredible B-sides that you can’t miss out on.

"In the age of social media, it’s so hard to find a genuine connection to things": Doncaster artist Lucy Roberts on her new single 'Red Flag' - Exposed MagazineWith a background in musical theatre, the feisty young popstar, Lucy Roberts, wants to soundtrack the formative years of future..

“Give me a fighting chance!”: Sheffield musician, Howarth, talks about his new single ‘I Need You’ - Exposed MagazineLocal Sheffield singer, Howarth, is not new to the South Yorkshire music scene having performed across the area at some..

Track Review: Your Apartment // Wallows : The IndiependentAfter an agonising wait, fans of the indie trio, Wallows, have been graced with new single, Your Apartment, to sink their teeth into.

Track Review: Can't Outrun The Truth // Pete Townshend : The IndiependentPete Townshend is back with his first solo single in 29 years that it looks into the difficulties faced throughout the pandemic.

Track Review: vampire // Olivia Rodrigo : The IndiependentJumping off the success of her sold out world tour, the pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has released 'vampire' from her second album GUTS.

Album Review: Model // Wallows : The IndiependentWallows return for their third album, Model, with a more subdued take on their usually chaotic synth-filled sound.

[Album Review] WayV ‘Give Me That’ — Cherry Chu Magazine“Don’t Get Mad” that this EP isn’t longer, as WayV showcase their best strengths on this five-track mini-album.

[Review] Whee In's "coco water" — Cherry Chu MagazineThe vocal icon, Whee In, has returned with her refreshing new single, “coco water”. 

August Charles on new EP 'Blessed': "I try and make it relevant to whatever I'm going through at the time" - Exposed MagazineBorn in Zambia but raised in Doncaster, alt-soul singer August Charles explores different kinds of love in his new EP,..

The Ultimate K-pop Christmas Playlist 2024 — Cherry Chu MagazineStruggling to get into the Christmas spirit? These K-pop songs will help thaw your frozen heart—just grab a hot chocolate and get your dancing shoes on (though perhaps not simultaneously).

THE BOYZ: Their Best B-Sides — Cherry Chu MagazineNew to THE BOYZ and don’t know where to start with their discography? We have got you covered with 10 of their best B-sides.

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