Sometimes, when we have some thinky work to do, we open the laptop and we do it. Just like that. The work needs to be done, so we do it. Other times, we remember those days as if they happened to...
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 /...
Tom Lehrer has such a distinctive satirical voice, yet many who would almost certainly love his work have never heard of him. Those of us who have, however, often get hooked and, like me, become an...
A good playlist can help us to work through some real shit. Sometimes, we need to sob to ballads when we've been dumped, other times, the perfect 80s pop playlist can pep us up when we need to get...
Throughout history, music has echoed the pain, resistance, and unanswered questions that war leaves behind. These songs don’t just entertain — they confront, protest, and remember. From Vietnam...
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...
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...
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...
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 /...
