Aurora Storm is a 20-year-old rising indie star from London. Her eccentric style and controversial lyrics have gained significant attention. After leaving home at 17, she struggled with drugs and homelessness but found success after being discovered busking. Her debut album Porcelain explores real teenage experiences of loneliness and imperfection. While gaining popularity quickly, Aurora insists she cares more about her music and fans than commercial success. She aims to portray life's realities rather than the "perfect picture" of mainstream pop.
This article provides an in-depth profile of up-and-coming indie artist Aurora Storm. It details her unconventional rise to fame, from busking on the streets of London to landing a record deal. Aurora grew up in London and attended a prestigious performing arts school, but later moved out on her own at 17 following an argument with her family. She worked menial jobs and engaged in risky behavior to survive as she focused on her music career. Her raw talent was discovered by a music director who helped launch her career. Aurora's debut album Porcelain has been a success and her signature vocal style and rebellious persona have earned her notoriety. However, she insists her priority remains the music over commercial success or fame
Aurora Storm is a 20-year-old singer from London who has risen to fame quickly due to her debut single "Smother" charting in the top 10. She writes her own songs and plays guitar, citing influences like Janis Joplin and Madonna. Storm had a difficult upbringing and lived on the streets for a time in her late teens. Her unconventional style and raw songwriting focusing on real teenage experiences have led to her being praised as the voice of her generation. However, Storm insists she does not want to sell dreams to young people and wants her music to reflect the difficulties of growing up.
This article provides an in-depth profile of Aurora, a 20-year-old singer from London who has risen to fame in recent years. It describes her difficult upbringing and early struggles, living in poverty after being kicked out by her wealthy parents at 17. Her musical talents were discovered when she was busking on the streets, and she was signed to a record label. Her debut album Porcelain has been critically acclaimed. The article explores Aurora's unconventional style and sound, which reject stereotypes about the music industry and teenage life. It also discusses her meteoric rise to success over the past year despite having little intention of mainstream commercial success.
This article profiles 20-year-old singer Aurora Storm, who has risen to fame in the UK with her debut single "Smother" charting in the top 10. It describes her unconventional upbringing in London, moving out on her own at 17 and busking to make ends meet. Her unique style and sound were discovered by a music director, leading to her debut album release. The article discusses Aurora's rebellious persona and refusal to conform to industry standards, prioritizing authentic self-expression over commercial success. It also highlights her raw musical talent and ability to captivate audiences despite recent illness.
This article profiles 20-year-old singer Aurora Storm, who has found overnight success with her debut single "Smother". She grew up in London and attended theatre school, but moved out at 17 after a fight with her family. She worked odd jobs and busked to support herself. Her raw talent was discovered when busking, leading to her record deal. Her debut album "Porcelain" has been critically acclaimed for its honest portrayal of teenage life beyond popular media ideals. Though experiencing sudden fame, Aurora insists her priority remains the music and connecting with fans, not commercial success.
The document is a magazine called "Outspoken" that features articles and reviews about various indie artists and bands. The cover story is an interview with 17-year old singer Clara Brooks, who has seen recent success with her debut single and album. In the interview, Clara discusses her musical upbringing, influences like Evanescence and Arctic Monkeys, embarrassing moments in her career, and being a rising star in the indie scene. The magazine also previews upcoming concerts and albums from artists like Imagine Dragons, The Vaccines, and Vampire Weekend.
This article profiles several female DJs from the UK and US who are making a name for themselves on the international fashion party scene. It discusses their backgrounds, notable performances and bookings, and their role in elevating female DJs. They have become highly sought after, earning fees of over £10,000 per night playing for top designers at high-profile events around the world. They credit the growth of the fashion industry for opening opportunities for women DJs.
Sophia Fox is a 23-year-old international pop star who is currently doing a photo shoot where she is portraying iconic singer Marilyn Monroe. She sees Monroe as a feminist icon who broke conventions and gave women sexual freedom. Fox herself uses fashion and image to express her own views on feminism. Though she now enjoys global success as a singer, she grew up in a middle-class family and initially found success playing piano in a pub at age 15. She is inspired by icons like Monroe and Elvis Presley who broke conventions in their time. During the photo shoot paying homage to Monroe, Fox reiterates that she wants her fans to choose their own destiny and be who they want to be.
This article provides an in-depth profile of up-and-coming indie artist Aurora Storm. It details her unconventional rise to fame, from busking on the streets of London to landing a record deal. Aurora grew up in London and attended a prestigious performing arts school, but later moved out on her own at 17 following an argument with her family. She worked menial jobs and engaged in risky behavior to survive as she focused on her music career. Her raw talent was discovered by a music director who helped launch her career. Aurora's debut album Porcelain has been a success and her signature vocal style and rebellious persona have earned her notoriety. However, she insists her priority remains the music over commercial success or fame
Aurora Storm is a 20-year-old singer from London who has risen to fame quickly due to her debut single "Smother" charting in the top 10. She writes her own songs and plays guitar, citing influences like Janis Joplin and Madonna. Storm had a difficult upbringing and lived on the streets for a time in her late teens. Her unconventional style and raw songwriting focusing on real teenage experiences have led to her being praised as the voice of her generation. However, Storm insists she does not want to sell dreams to young people and wants her music to reflect the difficulties of growing up.
This article provides an in-depth profile of Aurora, a 20-year-old singer from London who has risen to fame in recent years. It describes her difficult upbringing and early struggles, living in poverty after being kicked out by her wealthy parents at 17. Her musical talents were discovered when she was busking on the streets, and she was signed to a record label. Her debut album Porcelain has been critically acclaimed. The article explores Aurora's unconventional style and sound, which reject stereotypes about the music industry and teenage life. It also discusses her meteoric rise to success over the past year despite having little intention of mainstream commercial success.
This article profiles 20-year-old singer Aurora Storm, who has risen to fame in the UK with her debut single "Smother" charting in the top 10. It describes her unconventional upbringing in London, moving out on her own at 17 and busking to make ends meet. Her unique style and sound were discovered by a music director, leading to her debut album release. The article discusses Aurora's rebellious persona and refusal to conform to industry standards, prioritizing authentic self-expression over commercial success. It also highlights her raw musical talent and ability to captivate audiences despite recent illness.
This article profiles 20-year-old singer Aurora Storm, who has found overnight success with her debut single "Smother". She grew up in London and attended theatre school, but moved out at 17 after a fight with her family. She worked odd jobs and busked to support herself. Her raw talent was discovered when busking, leading to her record deal. Her debut album "Porcelain" has been critically acclaimed for its honest portrayal of teenage life beyond popular media ideals. Though experiencing sudden fame, Aurora insists her priority remains the music and connecting with fans, not commercial success.
The document is a magazine called "Outspoken" that features articles and reviews about various indie artists and bands. The cover story is an interview with 17-year old singer Clara Brooks, who has seen recent success with her debut single and album. In the interview, Clara discusses her musical upbringing, influences like Evanescence and Arctic Monkeys, embarrassing moments in her career, and being a rising star in the indie scene. The magazine also previews upcoming concerts and albums from artists like Imagine Dragons, The Vaccines, and Vampire Weekend.
This article profiles several female DJs from the UK and US who are making a name for themselves on the international fashion party scene. It discusses their backgrounds, notable performances and bookings, and their role in elevating female DJs. They have become highly sought after, earning fees of over £10,000 per night playing for top designers at high-profile events around the world. They credit the growth of the fashion industry for opening opportunities for women DJs.
Sophia Fox is a 23-year-old international pop star who is currently doing a photo shoot where she is portraying iconic singer Marilyn Monroe. She sees Monroe as a feminist icon who broke conventions and gave women sexual freedom. Fox herself uses fashion and image to express her own views on feminism. Though she now enjoys global success as a singer, she grew up in a middle-class family and initially found success playing piano in a pub at age 15. She is inspired by icons like Monroe and Elvis Presley who broke conventions in their time. During the photo shoot paying homage to Monroe, Fox reiterates that she wants her fans to choose their own destiny and be who they want to be.
The document is an article from music magazine "Outside The Box" that features an exclusive interview with up-and-coming alternative artist Xandria. In the interview, Xandria discusses her recent sold out show, inspirations like Michael Jackson and Arctic Monkeys, and aspirations to make music for 25 years while building a dedicated fan base to go on her musical journey. Xandria also shares her opinions on trends in modern music and humorously describes her friendship with fellow artists like The Vaccines.
Ella is a legendary Malaysian rock star from the 1980s known as the "Queen of Rock". She is preparing to release a new, mellower album focusing on quality music and lyrics. Despite her success, Ella remains down-to-earth and grateful for her loyal fans. She has also recently launched her own health and beauty product line.
Dasha Logan is an up-and-coming jazz singer who had a surprise hit last year. Between gigs, recording her debut album, and traveling between London and Malaysia, Dasha is dedicated to her music career, especially jazz which she says is more challenging.
Bil Musa is a soft-spoken indie-folk singer who has been signed to Y
This article provides an in-depth interview with up-and-coming singer Delilah Rose. It discusses her background growing up in rural Dorset and overcoming family hardships. Rose cites her grandmother and artists like Etta James and Adele as inspirations. She hopes to bring more meaningful songs to the top of the charts with her debut album Hold On. The interview covers Rose's school life, friends, musical influences, and ambitions to tour North America. She expresses a passion for music and desire to stay grounded as her star rises.
Delilah Rose is a British singer-songwriter who has become hugely popular in the UK. The article provides background on her upbringing in rural Dorset and the hardships she faced, including losing her mother at a young age. It discusses her passion for music from a young age and her inspirations like Etta James and Adele. Her debut album "Hold On" is set for release and contains emotional ballads she has written herself. She is poised for success in the US as well and has advice for up-and-coming artists to stay true to themselves and remember where they came from.
This magazine article summarizes several stories related to music. It discusses Charlie Chalk giving an interview where he talks about his childhood passion for music, past drug addiction, time in prison, and new album. It also previews tickets to see The Vaccines at Wembley Arena and reviews a new song by Jack Dalton.
Marilyn Maye, an 87-year-old singer, continues to perform dynamic shows in New York City over a decade after reigniting the city's music scene. At her recent "Marilyn by Request" performances at the Metropolitan Room, she sang requested songs about love and her journey from Kansas to New York. Maye engaged the enthusiastic crowd with her humor and charm. Though in her ninth decade, her powerful voice and energetic performances show she has lost none of her talent or passion for performing. Maye has had a career spanning decades and continues to inspire audiences of all ages with her timeless performances.
The band The Mundanes started as a duo formed by Zak and Connor in 2010. Zak, who had studied music but took over his late uncle's engineering business, found solace in listening to Connor busking. Connor, who had been kicked out of school, worked as a manager at Waitrose to save money for music college. They bonded over their shared love of music. After inviting vocalist Karishma to join, they named themselves The Mundanes and began gaining popularity through local performances. Their dedication to music led to mainstream success.
The band The Mundanes began as a duo called "A Cry For Help" formed in 2010 by Zak Labiad and Connor Busker. They would rehearse in Zak's garage converting covers and writing original songs. While gaining experience playing local events, they added member Karishma for vocals in 2012, taking on their current name The Mundanes. The article provides background on how each member joined the band and their rise to fame.
Mary Holden is a 17-year-old indie artist who has found success with her raw and honest lyrics. Despite her young age, she has already sold out a 19 date headline tour with only one EP released. Mary admits she doesn't follow social media or rehearse religiously, preferring to focus solely on her music. She dropped out of college due to being unhappy and sees her musical success as validation of that decision. Her debut full-length album promises "dark and twisty ethereal nonsense with some banging shrieking choruses" and shows she has already found her unique sound despite being early in her career.
This document provides information about an upcoming music event and related artists. It includes a concert tour schedule for an artist releasing a new album in March, with dates in several UK cities. It also previews some essential tracks on the new album and recommends subscribing to the publication for more music news and reviews.
Adele is described as a funny, quick, and self-deprecating 22-year-old singer, despite her serious ballads. She has had awkward encounters with celebrities like P Diddy, Sarah Palin, and Harry Redknapp due to her outgoing personality. Her new album 21 is highly anticipated and has already reached number one in some countries based on pre-orders alone.
Ella Lola is a rising music superstar from London known for her 2015 breakthrough album Saint and hit singles like "Just Stay" and "Melody". The article describes an interview with Ella where she discusses her whirlwind year including her worldwide tour. Ella comes across as down-to-earth and relatable, pulling off a bright purple duvet at the interview and requesting chocolate digestives. She talks about favorite tour stops like Japan and her hometown London, as well as filming her music videos.
This coming-of-age story follows Rachel, a lonely teenage girl who finds solace in heavy metal music. She befriends another girl named Fern and they start a band together. After being raped by a famous metal band, Rachel and Fern seek revenge by becoming famous musicians themselves so they can kill the band that assaulted them. Their quest for vengeance culminates in a dramatic on-stage confrontation that leaves many dead. Rachel is arrested while Fern leaps to her death, leaving Rachel to reflect on her turbulent journey from outsider to criminal.
Bobby Womack is releasing a new album called "Living In The House of Blues" which features a collaboration with blues legend Bobby "Blue" Bland. Womack has long admired Bland since childhood and considers him a hero. The album represents the fulfillment of Womack's dream to produce Bland. It features new songs written by Womack as well as covers, with their vocals layered together. Womack's experiences touring with Gorillaz reinvigorated his creative spirit and provided the means to record the album independently. He hopes the album will introduce Bland's talents to a new generation and inspire them to tour together.
Carly Paoli is a classical singer from the UK who has had an incredible year, performing alongside famous tenors like José Carreras and Andrea Bocelli. She is preparing to release her debut album of 16 songs. Paoli's journey to success began when she performed internationally in Canada in 2014. Since then, she has performed frequently, including a duet with José Carreras that will be featured on her upcoming album. Paoli draws inspiration from opera, musical theatre, and telling emotional stories through song. Her album reflects the different elements that have influenced her singing career so far.
This document provides a biography of Cher, including details about her family and career. It notes that she was born Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere in 1946 in California. Her early career involved singing with her then-husband Sonny Bono. Their song "I Got You Babe" launched their career in 1965. The document discusses Cher's movies, music, fashion influence, awards and accolades. It outlines her success over decades of reinventing herself as a singer and actress.
Rude, paranoid, obtuse — Lou Reed is not a dream interviewee. But gradually the king of New York cool opens to Will Hodgkinson about his ‘kindred spirit’ Andy Warhol, the power of rock and the beauty of the Kindle.
Published in The Times Sunday Review
The document provides an overview of influential black artists across different genres of music such as gospel, jazz, blues, soul, rock 'n' roll, and hip hop. It discusses pioneering artists like Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Little Richard, and their significant contributions. The document also acknowledges more recent influential black artists in music including Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, and Common. It aims to educate about the origins and evolution of black music over time.
Tami Neilson is a Canadian-born singer who has risen to the top of New Zealand's country music scene. She discusses her critically acclaimed album Dynamite, which has a vintage 1950s/1960s sound, as well as her family background in music and touring with her family band as a child. Neilson also talks about balancing her music career with motherhood and the support she receives from her husband and mother-in-law.
Concert, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Fenway Park, first time, Five Seconds Of Summer, Jimi Hendrix, Madison Square Garden, Paul McCartney, Rick Springfield, Roberta Flack, Roy Orbison, The Monkees, Tommy James
This document provides album credits for Lana Del Rey's "Born to Die" album, including backing vocals, bass guitar, drums, production, recording, mastering, photography, and track listing. The album was produced by Chelsea Harper and recorded at Haydon Studios, with additional credits provided for backing vocals, bass, drums, photography, and mastering. It contains 12 tracks and is dedicated to Lana Del Rey's fans.
This document discusses aspects of postmodern music videos and analyzes Lady Gaga's videos as examples. It notes that postmodern videos emphasize pastiche, parody, irony, and other techniques. Lady Gaga epitomizes postmodernity through her use of hyperreality and different personas. Her videos also heavily utilize intertextual references to other works, such as referencing "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill" in "Telephone." Additionally, Lady Gaga's style employs bricolage, such as her iconic use of a cup and saucer in "Paparazzi."
The document is an article from music magazine "Outside The Box" that features an exclusive interview with up-and-coming alternative artist Xandria. In the interview, Xandria discusses her recent sold out show, inspirations like Michael Jackson and Arctic Monkeys, and aspirations to make music for 25 years while building a dedicated fan base to go on her musical journey. Xandria also shares her opinions on trends in modern music and humorously describes her friendship with fellow artists like The Vaccines.
Ella is a legendary Malaysian rock star from the 1980s known as the "Queen of Rock". She is preparing to release a new, mellower album focusing on quality music and lyrics. Despite her success, Ella remains down-to-earth and grateful for her loyal fans. She has also recently launched her own health and beauty product line.
Dasha Logan is an up-and-coming jazz singer who had a surprise hit last year. Between gigs, recording her debut album, and traveling between London and Malaysia, Dasha is dedicated to her music career, especially jazz which she says is more challenging.
Bil Musa is a soft-spoken indie-folk singer who has been signed to Y
This article provides an in-depth interview with up-and-coming singer Delilah Rose. It discusses her background growing up in rural Dorset and overcoming family hardships. Rose cites her grandmother and artists like Etta James and Adele as inspirations. She hopes to bring more meaningful songs to the top of the charts with her debut album Hold On. The interview covers Rose's school life, friends, musical influences, and ambitions to tour North America. She expresses a passion for music and desire to stay grounded as her star rises.
Delilah Rose is a British singer-songwriter who has become hugely popular in the UK. The article provides background on her upbringing in rural Dorset and the hardships she faced, including losing her mother at a young age. It discusses her passion for music from a young age and her inspirations like Etta James and Adele. Her debut album "Hold On" is set for release and contains emotional ballads she has written herself. She is poised for success in the US as well and has advice for up-and-coming artists to stay true to themselves and remember where they came from.
This magazine article summarizes several stories related to music. It discusses Charlie Chalk giving an interview where he talks about his childhood passion for music, past drug addiction, time in prison, and new album. It also previews tickets to see The Vaccines at Wembley Arena and reviews a new song by Jack Dalton.
Marilyn Maye, an 87-year-old singer, continues to perform dynamic shows in New York City over a decade after reigniting the city's music scene. At her recent "Marilyn by Request" performances at the Metropolitan Room, she sang requested songs about love and her journey from Kansas to New York. Maye engaged the enthusiastic crowd with her humor and charm. Though in her ninth decade, her powerful voice and energetic performances show she has lost none of her talent or passion for performing. Maye has had a career spanning decades and continues to inspire audiences of all ages with her timeless performances.
The band The Mundanes started as a duo formed by Zak and Connor in 2010. Zak, who had studied music but took over his late uncle's engineering business, found solace in listening to Connor busking. Connor, who had been kicked out of school, worked as a manager at Waitrose to save money for music college. They bonded over their shared love of music. After inviting vocalist Karishma to join, they named themselves The Mundanes and began gaining popularity through local performances. Their dedication to music led to mainstream success.
The band The Mundanes began as a duo called "A Cry For Help" formed in 2010 by Zak Labiad and Connor Busker. They would rehearse in Zak's garage converting covers and writing original songs. While gaining experience playing local events, they added member Karishma for vocals in 2012, taking on their current name The Mundanes. The article provides background on how each member joined the band and their rise to fame.
Mary Holden is a 17-year-old indie artist who has found success with her raw and honest lyrics. Despite her young age, she has already sold out a 19 date headline tour with only one EP released. Mary admits she doesn't follow social media or rehearse religiously, preferring to focus solely on her music. She dropped out of college due to being unhappy and sees her musical success as validation of that decision. Her debut full-length album promises "dark and twisty ethereal nonsense with some banging shrieking choruses" and shows she has already found her unique sound despite being early in her career.
This document provides information about an upcoming music event and related artists. It includes a concert tour schedule for an artist releasing a new album in March, with dates in several UK cities. It also previews some essential tracks on the new album and recommends subscribing to the publication for more music news and reviews.
Adele is described as a funny, quick, and self-deprecating 22-year-old singer, despite her serious ballads. She has had awkward encounters with celebrities like P Diddy, Sarah Palin, and Harry Redknapp due to her outgoing personality. Her new album 21 is highly anticipated and has already reached number one in some countries based on pre-orders alone.
Ella Lola is a rising music superstar from London known for her 2015 breakthrough album Saint and hit singles like "Just Stay" and "Melody". The article describes an interview with Ella where she discusses her whirlwind year including her worldwide tour. Ella comes across as down-to-earth and relatable, pulling off a bright purple duvet at the interview and requesting chocolate digestives. She talks about favorite tour stops like Japan and her hometown London, as well as filming her music videos.
This coming-of-age story follows Rachel, a lonely teenage girl who finds solace in heavy metal music. She befriends another girl named Fern and they start a band together. After being raped by a famous metal band, Rachel and Fern seek revenge by becoming famous musicians themselves so they can kill the band that assaulted them. Their quest for vengeance culminates in a dramatic on-stage confrontation that leaves many dead. Rachel is arrested while Fern leaps to her death, leaving Rachel to reflect on her turbulent journey from outsider to criminal.
Bobby Womack is releasing a new album called "Living In The House of Blues" which features a collaboration with blues legend Bobby "Blue" Bland. Womack has long admired Bland since childhood and considers him a hero. The album represents the fulfillment of Womack's dream to produce Bland. It features new songs written by Womack as well as covers, with their vocals layered together. Womack's experiences touring with Gorillaz reinvigorated his creative spirit and provided the means to record the album independently. He hopes the album will introduce Bland's talents to a new generation and inspire them to tour together.
Carly Paoli is a classical singer from the UK who has had an incredible year, performing alongside famous tenors like José Carreras and Andrea Bocelli. She is preparing to release her debut album of 16 songs. Paoli's journey to success began when she performed internationally in Canada in 2014. Since then, she has performed frequently, including a duet with José Carreras that will be featured on her upcoming album. Paoli draws inspiration from opera, musical theatre, and telling emotional stories through song. Her album reflects the different elements that have influenced her singing career so far.
This document provides a biography of Cher, including details about her family and career. It notes that she was born Cherilyn Sarkisian LaPiere in 1946 in California. Her early career involved singing with her then-husband Sonny Bono. Their song "I Got You Babe" launched their career in 1965. The document discusses Cher's movies, music, fashion influence, awards and accolades. It outlines her success over decades of reinventing herself as a singer and actress.
Rude, paranoid, obtuse — Lou Reed is not a dream interviewee. But gradually the king of New York cool opens to Will Hodgkinson about his ‘kindred spirit’ Andy Warhol, the power of rock and the beauty of the Kindle.
Published in The Times Sunday Review
The document provides an overview of influential black artists across different genres of music such as gospel, jazz, blues, soul, rock 'n' roll, and hip hop. It discusses pioneering artists like Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Little Richard, and their significant contributions. The document also acknowledges more recent influential black artists in music including Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, and Common. It aims to educate about the origins and evolution of black music over time.
Tami Neilson is a Canadian-born singer who has risen to the top of New Zealand's country music scene. She discusses her critically acclaimed album Dynamite, which has a vintage 1950s/1960s sound, as well as her family background in music and touring with her family band as a child. Neilson also talks about balancing her music career with motherhood and the support she receives from her husband and mother-in-law.
Concert, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Fenway Park, first time, Five Seconds Of Summer, Jimi Hendrix, Madison Square Garden, Paul McCartney, Rick Springfield, Roberta Flack, Roy Orbison, The Monkees, Tommy James
This document provides album credits for Lana Del Rey's "Born to Die" album, including backing vocals, bass guitar, drums, production, recording, mastering, photography, and track listing. The album was produced by Chelsea Harper and recorded at Haydon Studios, with additional credits provided for backing vocals, bass, drums, photography, and mastering. It contains 12 tracks and is dedicated to Lana Del Rey's fans.
This document discusses aspects of postmodern music videos and analyzes Lady Gaga's videos as examples. It notes that postmodern videos emphasize pastiche, parody, irony, and other techniques. Lady Gaga epitomizes postmodernity through her use of hyperreality and different personas. Her videos also heavily utilize intertextual references to other works, such as referencing "Pulp Fiction" and "Kill Bill" in "Telephone." Additionally, Lady Gaga's style employs bricolage, such as her iconic use of a cup and saucer in "Paparazzi."
The document provides sketches and descriptions for the front cover, contents page, and article layout of a magazine. For the front cover, the masthead will be at the top with a close-up image and cover lines around and below the image. The main sell line will be at the bottom. The contents page will have the title on the left with the most important features also on the left and a variety of images. A mini review will provide a taste of one of the full reviews inside. The article will have an image on the left of the first double page with an introductory paragraph, then a variety of images and pull quotes on the second page, and boxouts on the third page to break up the text.
Chrissie Bishop used various digital technologies and media at different stages of her media project. During planning and research, she used the internet (particularly her blog), Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, and YouTube to gather and organize her ideas. For production, she used professional lighting and a Canon DSLR camera to film high quality footage. In post-production, she edited her music video using Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop to add effects, color correct, sync audio, and design packaging graphics. Overall, digital technologies were essential in creating her final media products and improving her skills as a media student.
Lucy Bonfiglio has over 16 years of experience in healthcare finance analysis and reporting. She currently works as a senior analyst preparing daily sales and enrollment reports for an insurance provider. Previously she held senior financial analyst roles analyzing expenses, volumes, and revenues to assist with budgeting and decision making for hospitals. She has extensive experience with decision support systems, financial modeling and reporting.
This article provides an exclusive interview with up-and-coming artist Xandria. It discusses her recent sold out show in London and her rise in popularity due to singles like "Don't Come Running Back" and "Wreck That Bass". Xandria sees herself doing music for about 25 years and building a fan base to go on her musical journey with her. She is inspired by artists like Michael Jackson and Arctic Monkeys. The article also announces an upcoming world tour for Xandria in the fall.
This document is a magazine featuring various music-related articles and reviews. It includes summaries of new albums by The Black Keys and Slint. An interview with Damon Albarn covers his upcoming solo album, working with Noel Gallagher, and his fears. There is also an article about the 20th anniversary of Blur's album "Parklife" and an interview with Courtney Love about an upcoming Nirvana Hall of Fame induction and Hole reunion tour. Other articles profile Kate Bush ahead of her first tour in 35 years and discuss why Patti Smith is heading to Hollywood. The magazine also includes reviews of new music, guides to upcoming festivals, and lists of essential tracks and new bands to discover.
This document is a magazine issue from January 4, 2014 focusing on music. It contains articles about the past, present, and future of music. There are reviews of recent albums, interviews with artists like Nile Rodgers, and features examining topics like banned music and controversies. The issue also previews what may be in store for the music world in 2014, discussing possibilities like tours from artists like Daft Punk and Bowie, the growth of Spotify, and music festivals.
The document summarizes an interview with the British rock star Cora about her new album "Don't Let Me Go" and the changes she has made to her image and music style. Cora explains that the album was meant to show her desire to become a better person for her daughter and husband after past mistakes hurt them. While some fans criticize her new "Adele-like" sound and more feminine image as departing from her usual hardcore rock style, Cora says she wants to continue producing both types of music and hopes to gain new fans while keeping her old ones. She sees the album as portraying the good and bad parts of life but ultimately expressing her love for family.
Music has played an important role in the author's life from a young age. The author began playing the drums in 4th grade and later switched to trumpet, taking lessons. Music has helped the author deal with anger and hard times, and provided an outlet for expression. It has also helped the author make friends and explore career opportunities in music. The author credits music with helping get through challenges in high school and preventing the author from dropping out.
Ilia Perovic, known by his stage name Outlaw, is an up-and-coming British rap artist who has found immense success in a short period of time. Originally pursuing a career in football, Outlaw was discovered after freestyling in a recording studio at age 18. His raw talent impressed those present, including an agent who immediately signed him. Outlaw's debut album "Evolution 2.0" has sold over 60 million copies worldwide in under a year, with two singles reaching number one globally. While only recently entering the music industry, Outlaw has already received widespread praise and recognition from renowned artists like Kanye West and Eminem for his fresh style and original material.
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The document profiles up-and-coming musician Nicholas DeCruz, who gained popularity by posting cover songs on YouTube and now has a successful debut album. DeCruz discusses his musical influences like The Rolling Stones and Radiohead, and expresses surprise at his newfound fame, which he attributes to word of mouth and people enjoying "proper old-fashioned music." He maintains a positive view of all genres and says his goal is to have as much fun making music as his heroes seem to.
The document summarizes an interview with the famous British rock star Cora about her controversial new album "Don't Let Me Go" and her desire to change her image. Cora explains that through her new album, she wanted to show a more emotional side and present herself as someone who has love in her life, in an effort to become a better person for her daughter and husband after past mistakes nearly cost her their relationships. She also says she will continue making both classical rock music and her new style, and hopes to find success in different genres. Overall, Cora expresses her wish to grow as a person for the sake of her family while still caring about her fans.
The document summarizes an interview with the famous British rock star Cora about her controversial new album "Don't Let Me Go" and her desire to change her image. Cora explains that through her new album, she wanted to show a more emotional side and present herself as someone who has love in her life, in an effort to become a better person for her daughter and husband after past mistakes nearly cost her their relationships. She also says she will continue making both classical rock music and her new style, and hopes to find success in different genres. Overall, Cora expresses her wish to evolve as an artist but still care for her fans, while prioritizing improving herself for the sake of her family.
Lana Del Rey nació para morir. La cantante estadounidense Lana Del Rey, cuyo nombre real es Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, es conocida por su estilo melancólico y nostálgico que a menudo explora temas de tristeza, soledad, decadencia y muerte. Sus canciones a menudo tienen una sensación de nostalgia por el pasado y un sentido de fatalismo sobre el futuro.
The document evaluates how a music video challenges conventions of the genre. The video blends a narrative storyline with musical performance shots, telling the story of an unhealthy relationship. It also uses a circular narrative structure that returns to the beginning. The evaluator aimed to create a sense of sympathy and portray emotion through the narrative, similar to other music videos. Close-ups are used both to sexualize the performer but also draw attention to important signs. The ancillary materials like the album ad and digipak incorporate conventions like reviews, fonts and imagery to look authentic. Overall, the work challenges conventions by blending elements but also aims to be realistic.
The document discusses the ways in which the student's media project uses and challenges conventions of real media products. Specifically:
1. The student's music video challenges conventions by blending a narrative story line with performance shots, similar to Lana Del Rey's style.
2. Elements like costumes, props, editing effects were used to represent themes of love, nostalgia and convey the time period of the 1920s while giving it a modern twist.
3. Close-ups, slow motion shots, and circular narrative structure were employed to connect the visuals with the music and engage the audience, mirroring techniques used in other artists' music videos.
This document is a record sleeve for Lana Del Rey's album "Born to Die" featuring the hit single "Young and Beautiful". It lists the album's 12 tracks and credits the backing vocals, bass guitar, drums, producers, engineers, photographers and more involved in making the album. It also includes a message from Lana Del Rey thanking her fans and details on formats and where the album can be purchased or downloaded.
This document is a record sleeve for Lana Del Rey's album "Born to Die" featuring the hit single "Young and Beautiful". It lists the album's 12 tracks and credits the backing vocals, bass guitar, drums, producer, recording studio, and mastering engineer. It also includes quotes praising the album from music publications and directs fans to Lana Del Rey's website and social media to purchase the album on vinyl, digital download, or CD.
A storyboard outlines a 7 panel comic about a character named Chrissie Bishop. The comic appears to tell a story through a series of events involving Chrissie as she encounters something and has a reaction in each panel. While the details of the story are not provided in the document, the storyboard establishes a plan to communicate a narrative through a short comic in 7 panels focused on the character Chrissie Bishop.
The document summarizes the new album "Born to Die" by Lana Del Rey. It features 12 tracks including the hit single "Young and Beautiful". The album was produced by Chelsea Harper and recorded at Haydon Studios, featuring backing vocals by Vanessa Wanner and bass guitar by Jake Rover. It has received praise from publications like NME, Q Magazine, and The Guardian.
The Lego Movie uses postmodern techniques like pastiche, intertextuality, and metafiction to tell a story that serves as a metaphor. It critiques strictly following rules at the expense of creativity and play. While at first seeming like commercial children's entertainment, it contains deeper messages about the balance between order and chaos, growing up, and not losing one's imagination. It advocates relaxing and having fun with toys instead of worrying how things are "supposed" to be.
This document discusses several themes related to postmodern culture and media through examples of movies that embody each theme. The themes are: 1) Pastiche - movies that reference and remix elements of classic pop culture works in a self-referential way, 2) Flattening of Affect - how technology, violence, and media can lead to detachment and lack of authentic emotions, and 3) Hyperreality - when simulated or technologically-created realities become more authentic than objective reality. It provides example movies for each theme that demonstrate how the movies represent or explore each concept.
The document discusses costume plans for different looks in a music video inspired by famous celebrities and styles. It describes Marilyn Monroe's signature blonde bombshell look of a white dress and red lipstick. It also describes Audrey Hepburn's black shift dress and gloves look from Breakfast at Tiffany's. For the protagonist, the perfect look is chosen as a gold and black sequined dress with purple lipstick. Male looks discussed are based on James Dean in a red bomber jacket, James Bond in a black suit, and a modern look of burgundy shirt and blue jeans. The overall message is for the protagonist to find their own individual look rather than imitating celebrities.
Katy Perry's third studio album "Teenage Dream" was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US charts and selling over 6 million copies worldwide. The album's digipak packaging incorporates bright pinks and purples with images of clouds and candy to represent the album's pop sound and appeal to teenage girls. Katy Perry is prominently featured on the front cover in a revealing pose, with her distinctive candy-themed style carried throughout the packaging.
The song describes a "primadonna girl" who has an inflated ego and sense of self-importance. She demands lavish gifts and adoration from others. Underneath her large ego, she struggles with insecurity and uses her diva persona to shield herself. While she lives a glamorous lifestyle, she is unhappy and constantly craves more attention, material items, and validation from others to fill the void she feels.
The song is about a "primadonna girl" who wants attention and admiration. She describes herself as difficult but believes others are usually at fault. She expects lavish gifts and gestures like a big diamond ring or someone getting on their knees for her. While aware of her large ego, she doesn't understand why it's such a big problem. The chorus describes her primadonna lifestyle as one with rises and falls where she needs to feel adored.
Pop music aims to appeal to a general audience rather than a subculture. It emphasizes craftsmanship over artistic qualities and uses technology like recording over live performance. Pop draws on genres like ballads, gospel, soul, jazz, country, rock, classical, dance, electronic, hip hop, and rap for elements like structure, vocals, instrumentation, and rhythms. Technological innovations also influenced pop, allowing for intimate singing, widespread recording and airplay, visual performances on TV and videos, and multi-track recording and digital sampling in studios. While dominated by the US and UK industries, many countries develop their own pop styles that blend global and local elements.
The music video for "California Gurls" by Katy Perry uses elements of postmodernism and hyperreality to create a candy-filled fantasy world. It references several films like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory through costumes, sets, and characters. Snoop Dogg takes on the role of the candy king "Sugar Daddy" who controls Katy's journey. Katy saves various candy-themed characters while wearing eccentric outfits and waving to giant gummy bears. The video parodies and pays homage to movies through its candy-coated sets and pastiche storytelling style.
Chrissie Bishop will use a Canon 550D camera to shoot her music video because it is accessible through her media department and will provide the quality shots she needs. She will have access to studio lighting she can position herself, as well as fixed lights, to create the best lighting. She will edit the video in Adobe Premiere and add color effects in After Effects, using skills from her past experience with the software. Researching the equipment in advance will help her familiarize herself to use it efficiently for the music video's production.
Marina Lambrini Diamandis is a Welsh singer and songwriter known professionally as Marina and the Diamonds. She rose to prominence in the UK in 2009 and 2010 with her debut album The Family Jewels. Her second album Electra Heart (2012) was a commercial success and concept album about female stereotypes. Marina has since begun work on her third studio album while continuing to tour and receive award nominations for her music.
The music video references several classic films through its use of pastiche and mise-en-scene, including Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, The Wizard of Oz, and Austin Powers. Snoop Dogg is dressed as "Sugar Daddy" in a sweet suit meant to reference Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka. Katy Perry's role echoes Dorothy from Oz as she skips through a candy-themed landscape. Elements from Candy Land are also featured throughout the hyperreal candy-filled set.
The music video for "California Gurls" by Katy Perry takes place in a hyperreal candy wonderland inspired by classic films like The Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Katy plays the lead role as she travels through the candy landscape, encountering characters in trouble who she helps by giving them sweets. The video also references the board game Candy Land and uses colorful costumes, sets, and imagery to portray an exaggerated fantasy world made entirely of candy.
The document discusses key concepts in postmodernism seen in Lady Gaga's music video for "Paparazzi". It imitates the style of classic Hollywood films through pastiche and references Sunset Boulevard through its narrative and stylistic similarities. The video also uses intertextuality by blurring binaries and references other works through allusions to Minnie Mouse, Vertigo, and iconic Hitchcock "femme fatale" characters. It plays with gender boundaries by portraying Lady Gaga as a strong, confident woman and blurs the line between fiction and reality.
Strategies for Effective Upskilling is a presentation by Chinwendu Peace in a Your Skill Boost Masterclass organisation by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan on 08th and 09th June 2024 from 1 PM to 3 PM on each day.
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January can be a month of false
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hat with her eccentric, controversial yet
iconic style - and music and match 20-year-old Aurora Storm is currently
causing a sensation in the UK, where
her vivid indie-edge debut single ‘Smother’ has charted in the Top 10. Her sassy, bad-girl act echoes that of
childhood idols Janis Joplin and Madonna. “I look to
Madonna for her philosophy about music and fashion,”
she admits. “If I’m going to get compared to any music
artist, I sure as fuck want it to be her.”
Raised in the heart of London, Aurora attended the
£17,000-a-year Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, where she studied music and performing arts
alongside Rita Ora and Tom Fletcher. ‘I didn’t hang out
with all the popular girls,” she says, claiming to have
kept her head down and focused on her art and theatre
studies. To the humiliation of her parents – extremely
successful lawyers - she ended up moving downtown at
just 17 years old following a serious argument she had
with her family. Aurora did everything she could to get
by – working in a small café at minimal wage and occasionally partaking in nude modeling and busking on the
streets of London to songs that she had written in her
spare time, just so she could have a roof over her head
and place food on her plate every night. “I was doing
drugs, I was really out of control,” she says. “But what
made me different was that I was making music, too. I
wasn’t just doing drugs.”
Her antics caught the eye of musical-director Caius
Pawson, (Founder of The XX, Sampha) who found her
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busking at Camden Lock, before
bringing her to the attention of
Young Turks Records. Aurora’s
debut album Porcelain is released in
the UK this month, and she plans to
take just herself, her guitar and her
music worldwide. But Aurora insists
that it’s not all about the marketing
and publicity.
“I could end up in America selling
thousands of records or I could
go back to how things were before
when no one really knew my name
and few people purchased my
music, and it wouldn’t matter to me.
All that matters is the music. I don’t
give a shit about how many records
are sold – as long as I am making
music for the people I love, then I’m
happy.”
There’s no denying the fact that
Aurora is all that everyone is talking
about right now – her seemingly
overnight success is what has got
her to where she is now. When
asked if this is the “most insane
year” of her life so far, the singer-song writer says, “Everything
is so chaotic and crazy right now
and it’s so much all at once, but I’m
living for it. I’m just having the best
time ever and everything’s
falling into place like it’s supposed
to. I don’t really care if people hate
me. I think anyone wanting to
pursue a music career would have
given anything to be me at that very
moment where I blew up, because I
was being one hundred percent true
to myself… and not many people
can say that.”
But it’s not all hate for Aurora. This
fact is a kind of icing on the cake
for some, who have greeted Aurora not just as the latest, new, indie
sensation to appear freshly baked
off the assembly line, but as a kind
of Trojan horse come to deliver
us from the saccharine smiles and
full-frontal sexual provocation
clogging the charts. “The charts are
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constantly filled up with pop songs
with no meaning, no real passion…
just a different combination of the
26 letters in our alphabet accompanied by a stupid tune. Who wants
to listen to that?! That’s what I want
to change.” Aurora’s sharp narrative
observations – on both the single,
and her critically acclaimed follow-up album, Porcelain – have led
to her being labeled the voice of her
generation.
When we meet, Aurora can barely
sit upright. “I came down with a
kidney infection just as I was about
to get on a plane here,” she says.
“They took me into hospital and
put me on a drip and now I’m on
heavy-duty antibiotics.” With her
gothically pale skin offset by dark,
red lips, black-rimmed wide-set
eyes and her bold, statement full
fringe, it’s not hard to see why she
attracts the attention that she does
– even when she’s ill she manages to
look flawless. She looks much older
than she is, a perception reinforced
sound that shakes you to the core.
That is the power of the whistle
register; the ability to control that
part of the human voice is quite
rare (think Mariah Carey) and even
when ill, Aurora is able to hit way
beyond the whistle register. In performance, Aurora has a goofy theatricality: one minute she is indulging
in closed-eyed singing whilst si
ply sat with her guitar, shaking her
hair and flicking her hands out;
the next, she’s all broad smiles and
wisecracks, jokily mocking her
audience. Aurora was born with the
ability to be a performer and that’s
quite hard to find these days.
‘‘Songwriting is so weird because
you are writing down intimate
things and then you go into a studio with someone you have never
met,” she says. “For me, the idea
of an album touched by anyone
else… that would cut me in half. I
wouldn’t want to make albums with
song writers. I don’t like people
who call themselves singer/song-
“I don’t intend on
selling dreams
to young people.”
by the deep, commanding timbre of
her sonorous voice.
On stage the previous night at
Brixton Academy, Aurora had betrayed no sign of her illness, or that
she had only 20 live performances
under her belt. Aurora performed a
mix of emotional ballads and when
she reached the dramatic climax
of the song, she vaults to the top of
her range and produces a piercing
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writer when they don’t write all
of it themselves. I do everything
myself.” When asked about sharing
her thoughts and problems with
the world through songwriting,
Aurora claims, “It was just music
that was written when I was getting
wrecked just for fun. It was almost
secondary to getting wrecked – the
fact that people have embraced it
is actually really humbling. It’s also
kind of conflicting and has sent me
a bit mental
but anybody
that knows me
will know that
it doesn’t take
much to send
me mental.
When I passed
it through to
my team, it
was a strange
situation where
something just
clicked. My
team was very
good at being
perceptive
and figuring
out what I do,
which is quite a
raw, impulsive
thing. “
Over the past
year and a half,
from 2011, Aurora and her team
came up with the 10 songs for her
debut album, but Aurora says it
never crossed her mind that one
might become a worldwide hit. She
insisted her first songs be put out on
free streaming service SoundCloud
without any videos or photographs
to promote them. “I put my music
out with no kind of commercial
expectation, and found out I was
a ‘star’. I didn’t see my music as
number-one Billboard chart selling
music,” she says. “I tried to market
my music the way my favourite
indie producers did. I care more
about giving back to my fans and
the people that I love than selling
my music worldwide – don’t get me
wrong, it’s an absolute honour to
be doing what I’m doing but I don’t
want to become a marketing product like most pop artists these days.
I’m much deeper than that.”
While other mainstream pop acts
such as Katy Perry, One Direction and Britney Spears turn to
the same small pool of producers
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in London, Stockholm and LA
who deal in radio-friendly generic
dance styles, more-experimental
acts such as Kanye West or Lady
Gaga elect complicated, flamboyant
and ostentatious compositions. By
contrast, Aurora’s sound is simple
yet cinematic, spinning tales of real
teenage realities – penniless but
happy nights out full of longing and
loneliness – that reject clichés of
mindless fun and decadence.
“I don’t intend on selling dreams to
young people. We’re now brought
up believing that you have to live
and behave in a certain way to
get the best out of life – but that’s
completely wrong. Look at Disney
for example; as a child I thought I
was going to be a princess, just like
most little girls do… but that’s not
going to happen. Being a teenager
and growing up in this generation
isn’t what people expect. Y’know,
constant partying, your first kiss,
being prom queen, falling in love…
it’s not what it seems. It’s all bullshit.
Growing up is one of the most
difficult periods of time
that you can experience
– yes, it can be great,
but just like everything
there’s a downfall and
people need to be more
aware of that. That’s
why I write about my
experiences. I’ve gone
from rock bottom right
to the top; I want my
music to reflect on this
– not everyone is perfect
and I want my music
to help people through
the reality of life… not
this perfect picture that
generic music seems to
constantly portray.”
When asked about what
motivates Aurora to
create music, she states
“Nothing really, it’s just
an innate need - I’ve
never known how to do
anything else. The way
my music is so based
around music almost
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drives me crazy. I would rather get
away from it than me inspired to
create it because I can’t ever imagine
doing something else.”
When asked about what motivates
Aurora to create music, she states
“Nothing really, it’s just an innate
need, I’ve never known how to do
anything else. The way my music
is so based around music almost
drives me crazy. I would rather get
away from
it than me
inspired to
create it because I can’t
ever imagine
doing something else.”
I write about my experiences. I’ve
gone from rock bottom right to the
top; I want my music to reflect on
this – not everyone is perfect and
I want my music to help people
through the reality of life… not this
perfect picture that generic music
seems to constantly portray.”
“I feel like there’s a genuine hole in
me. The little death, almost. I need
stimulation. I used to need physical
stimulation
constantly,
whether that
is from taking drugs,
listening to
the sound
of my own
voice or
flirting with
guys and
girls. I’m not
bisexual, but
that’ moment when
you realise
someone
likes you –
it’s the best
feeling in the
world. If you
could bottle
it… [She
drifts off for
a moment.
And then
she asks that
question] ‘Do you like me?”
“The way my
brain is so
based around
“The idea of
hell for me
would be if I
wasn’t making music. I
don’t know
any other
way of expressing myself; therefore
I don’t really
know another way
of indulging
myself. And
a life without
indulgence
and nuance
would be catastrophic. I genuinely
don’t know what I would do. Music
for me kind of commands me how
to feel, whether its excitement or
emotion or anything. I’m totally, totally defined by music. I would just
try to get any job that was associated with music”, she says laughing.
music
almost
drives me
crazy.”
“It’s all bullshit. Growing up is one
of the most difficult periods of time
that you can experience – yes, it can
be great, but just like everything
there’s a downfall and people need
to be more aware of that. That’s why
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Aurora possesses a maturity that
is, for now, inoculating her from
the madness growing around her.
“What I am doing now, I learnt so
much that I couldn’t learn at any
university at any age,” she says.
“Every time I get on stage I learn
something new. I’m evolving all the
time. My next record could sound
completely different.”
Aurora Storm gives her
opinion on some of the most
well-known Indie artists of
the generation:
The 1975:
“The 1975 are one of my favourite
bands!!! I especially love their song
‘The City’, it’s so catchy and always
stuck in my brain. The impact they
have made in such a short time really
reflects well on the type of band they
are, and I encourage everyone to buy
their debut album otherwise you’ll regret it!”
Ed Sheeran:
“Ed is actually one of my close friends,
he’s an absolutely amazing artist and
we actually plan on working together
in the future! But shhhhhh... you didn’t
hear it from me!”
London Grammar:
“I’ve heard some of their stuff - they’re
great, but a little bit overrated. Maybe
that’s just me but I personally think
that they haven’t quite produced the
life-affirming set they may have bee
capable of... But don’t get me wrong, I
think that Hannah [lead singer] has an
absolutely beautiful voice. They have
the potential to be a chart-topping,
tear-inducing live act – but when I saw
them live at Brixton, it was not their
time or place.”
Catch Aurora Storm
on BBC Radio 1’s Live
Lounge on July 16th!
Aurora’s album, Porcelaine, is out
November 26th.
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10. scribble gathering
handwritten
LYRICS
Handwriting expert Vanessa Wanner’s mission from (MAG NAME) was simple:
pore over a selection of original indie lyrics and spill the beans on the people who
wrote them... get her take on the scrawlings of Aurora Storm, Paloma Faith, Matty
from The 1975, Kasabian, Florence & The Machine, Ed Sheeran and Oasis.
Aurora S T O R M
“LOVE”
She can’t erase him [them] from her mind,
the memories and the heart break. She
replays the happiest moments and the
moment he ended all he had with her for
another person. It’s constantly on her mind,
although she’s tried her absolute hardest to
forget everything. She can’t stand knowing
that he said words he used to say to her to
another girl. Also, porcelain is very detailed, as in China dolls and antiques; and
are often connoted as breaking very easily.
She pictures them having intercourse, and
everything’s very detailed. He and his new
lover knew of everything she had with him,
and they both knew that it would break
her heart (‘bleeding inside’) as in her heart
hurts. These lyrics really capture the heart-
Matthew Healy T H E 1 9 7 5
“HEART OUT”
This quote could either be directed at Matty from the girl, or from Matty to
the girl. “Rocks” is slang for a form of cocaine. “Brown” is slang for heroin.
Matty or the girl is addicted to cocaine, heroin and sleeping around, this
behaviour is a reflection on the persons mental health.
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