Journalist and editor
It has been four years since I last sat a January exam, so of course, the last few weeks have been a bit of a shock to the system. I've become accustomed to forgetting everything in my first semester modules and revising like mad in April and May, so revising over Christmas was a very… Continue reading Year Abroad / Exam season stress
Hola todos! As you may have guessed from the title, I'm now officially back in Spain. I didn't blog over the Christmas period, not for lack of want but simply because I had no time at all. I spent a packed three weeks with my family, my grandparents, my boyfriend and some of my friends… Continue reading Year Abroad / Guess who’s back?
If you hadn't guessed from the very straightforward title, I spent a few days in Barcelona with my boyfriend last week. I'd not seen Jack for two months since my surprise trip home back in October, so a reunion was definitely needed! With yet another Spanish holiday came the perfect opportunity for a holiday of… Continue reading Year Abroad / Boyfriend in Barcelona
Cementing his status as one of the most successful artists to come from Redbrick Music's least favourite TV show, The X Factor, Olly Murs has secured yet another number one album with 24 HRS (his fourth, to be exact). This ties him for most successful X Factor artist with One Direction in terms of number ones, which… Continue reading Album Review / 24 HRS – Olly Murs
Another year, another John Christmas advert. When the festive period hits, the British public waits in anticipation to see just what the department store will do next. In the past, we’ve been treated to animals waking up from hibernation in time for Christmas, a lonely man on the moon, even a long lost snowman couple,… Continue reading Single Review / One Day I’ll Fly Away – VAULTS
Guess who's back again with another year abroad post? Yep, you guessed it. It's been over two months since I moved to Spain now and quite honestly, it has felt more like two years. I went home last month for a couple of days and for a while, I was absolutely fine, seeing friends, going… Continue reading Year Abroad / Overcoming homesickness
After a long and hard wait, The xx have finally returned. Following Jamie xx's success in 2015 with his debut album, In Colour, it comes as no surprise that the band are back and better than ever with their new single, 'Hold On'. The single is the first track lifted from their new album, I See… Continue reading Single Review / Hold On – The xx
Hola mis cariños, hope you're all well. Last week saw me take a trip home to the UK for a few days... I've been in Zaragoza for over a month or so now, and at this time of year there is an annual festival to honour the Virgen del Pilar (the Virgin Mary of the Pillar).… Continue reading Year Abroad / A surprise trip
Kirstie Sutherland 
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