In a world where information travels more quickly than ever before, and the misinformation and disinformation machines are working relentlessly, the ability to distinguish fact from fiction is...
Sometimes you’re just itching to read a new book, but nothing’s catching your attention. Or, let’s face it, you’re broke and already feel guilty about your TBR pile that’s staring at you...
When Murder on the Orient Express was first published in 1934, it caused quite a stir amongst critics. Its ingenious twist ending (no spoilers here!) challenged conventional mystery tropes and...
Adrian York, University of Westminster Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock since 1970 you will be aware of the five-day Glastonbury festival held every June (apart from “fallow” years to...
Podcasting is supposed to be one of the most accessible creative platforms out there. In theory, all you need is a mic, an idea, and the nerve to put your voice out into the world. But when you...
It's hard to believe, but this March 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the release of The Sound of Music, Robert Wise's iconic musical that catapulted Julie Andrews to the list of film legends and...
Whether you want personal change or a new blossoming in the world, these songs can join you with their empowering messages that show fresh starts. The world is always moving forward, even if we try...
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share Something Special you don't want to miss. To fit with the six core pillars of the magazine, these will alternate between the themes of watch / listen / read /...
It's not enough to re-watch five seasons of our favorite show, we always want more. Now, podcasts are filling this demand with interviews, in-depth analysis, references to theories, anecdotes and...
Be honest: did the results of your Spotify Wrapped have you scratching your head? For many of us, the names of different musical subgenres can sound like a bunch of random words held together by a...
