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K‑pop is becoming more international – what that means for the K in the genre

Caitlin Marie Hogan, Queen Mary University of London K-pop has become a multibillion-dollar global success. This growth has been driven by viral choreography, high-concept music videos and a highly passionate fanbase that functions like an...

Why are brass bands so brilliant?

Twice recently, I’ve been lucky enough to be sitting on the grass in the park, watching local brass bands play. There’s definitely something special about the restored-but-usually-locked Victorian bandstand being in use that feels exciting, but...

“Where does Nolan go from here?”: The Odyssey review

When we were children, flickered in light and held in thrall to the shuddering genius of Ray Harryhausen’s mythical beasts in Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans we could only dare to dream what he would have made of the sea monster...

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