Art has long been a powerful vehicle for social and political commentary, transcending boundaries and challenging the status quo. In the context of the United Kingdom, a particularly significant moment in the country’s artistic landscape was the emergence of the punk rock band The Clash and their iconic song, “White Riot.” Released in 1977, during political unrest and racial tensions, “White Riot” became a rallying cry for the punk movement and a symbol of rebellion against systemic racism. Rock&Art delves ...

Harry Styles, the 29-year-old Worcestershire native, returned to London’s Wembley Stadium for four sold-out shows for his tour Love on Tour. I would describe each of the nights as magical and rife with pure adrenaline, but his fans are indeed the stars of the show. From supporting him during his One Direction era to his solo career, his fans have hands-down been crucial to his success. More importantly, seeing Styles’ fans (also known as Harries) elucidates how fan culture is ...

In the world of heavy metal and punk rock, few bands have made as much of an impact as Napalm Death. Founded in the early 1980s, the band’s unique blend of brutal music and socially conscious lyrics was a breath of fresh air in a scene often criticised for its lack of political engagement. 

Over the past weeks, many papers worldwide have reported Rita Lee’s death. Countless headlines refer to her as ‘Brazil’s Queen of Rock’, ‘Tropicalia Pioneer’, or ‘Os Mutantes Founder’. None of them is a lie, but she was more. Her legacy extends beyond 40 discographies. Behind a successful woman, there is a tribe of others who hold her back. Rita Lee’s musicality was influenced by her own mother, who played piano. This became a hobby, where Rita Lee had classes with ...

The music world has been revolutionised by two genres of music – punk rock and heavy metal – and their impact is undeniable. In the 1970s, punk music gained immense popularity for its political relevance and stance against the establishment, whereas heavy metal was defined by its aggressive and loud sound. 

FLO, The 20-something-year-old group is composed of Reneé Downer, Stella Quaresma and Jorja Douglas, who have been deemed as the “ultra-hyped new girl band” by The Guardian, producing what is described as “dreamy music” by Dazed Digital with their music producer MNEK. Whilst that is true, there is more to them; I believe they are the future of Black women’s empowerment.

This is a personal letter from a fan to their late idol, Chester Bennington

Third Man Records and Jack White Concert Reviews:  29 June 2022 There are three simple truths about Jack White:  he rocks just as hard in the UK as he does in the U.S., he’s a marketing genius, and his stores are proverbial rabbit holes of to-be-coveted merch, music history, and a staff of truly delightful people.

On a holiday a few years ago, a friend and I played The Velvet Underground’s ‘Heroin’ for two girls we’d met in a hostel. They hated it, and I can understand why. I was driving when I first heard ‘Heroin’, going home from school aged 17 in my sister’s rattling black Fiat Punto and my friend Stevie put the song on. It starts peacefully with jangly diatonic guitar chords and Lou Reed’s vocal, but I remember the drum; a single ...

The turbulent life, the endless parties, the drug addiction, the love affair with Courtney Love, and the enormous success of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Cobain’s death, like his life, had such an impact on the music scene that no one can say “Nevermind”.