“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” Music has always been something safe…
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Category: Music
The “Uncool” Boyband Fandoms and How They Benefit Mental Health
“Teenage-girl fans – they don’t lie. If they like you, they’re there. They don’t act “too cool”. They like you and they tell you which…
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The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Music
Platform’s Robbie Nicholls talks us through the importance of LGBTQ+ representation within the music industry and how it can affect people’s mental health for the…
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Review: Ozzy Osbourne – Ordinary Man
Besting death at every possible turn in recent memory – through his Parkinson’s diagnosis and numerous lung issues – Ozzy Osbourne will unlikely “die an…
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Review: The 1975 live at the Motorpoint Arena
Featuring old classics and new material, The 1975 made a passionate visit to Nottingham as part of their UK 2020 tour. Having been a fan…
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Platform rounds up the NME Awards 2020
A fantastic salute to some of the underdogs and under-appreciated of 2019 marks an impressive start to 2020. Last month, NME released their full nominations…
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Review: Mabel live @ Rock City
As part of her ‘Best Behaviour’ tour, Mabel stopped off at the heart of Nottingham’s music scene on February 7. The venue was jam-packed with…
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Review: Dua Lipa – Physical
Going into a new decade, Dua has now graced our ears with her new single ‘Physical’ which is guaranteed to get you dancing in the…
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Preview: Inhaler to play Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms
After a completed UK tour which saw the band play to frantic, sold-out crowds; Inhaler are back to play Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms on February 14.…
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What makes a good Bond theme?
With Grammy winner Billie Eilish revealed to be singing the main theme for No Time to Die, many have questioned if she is a good…
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