Tag: The X Factor


  • In criticism of The X Factor

    After 15 years of “gracing” our screens, Rihanna Saglani, shares her problems with the show that was once a staple of British culture.

  • Nostalgic News: One Direction’s ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ was released 12 years ago!

    Erin Child reminisces over the hit that started it all for One Direction.

  • Olly Murs – ‘Die Of A Broken Heart’ single review: undeniably catchy, but devoid of any personality

    Callum Joynes has mixed feelings about the first single in four years from Olly Murs.

  • The Battle for Christmas Number One: Does It Matter Anymore?

    With the rise in streaming and social media-driven listening trends, Oliver Picken asks: does the Christmas Number One matter anymore?

  • One Direction 10-year anniversary plans revealed

    Morgan McMillian discusses the hopeful news of a special event from One Direction to celebrate 10-years on from when the band first formed.

  • My Favourite Christmas Tradition: The Pantomime

    Literature Executive Abi Cutler reveals her favourite Christmas tradition – the love-it or hate-it annual pantomime.

  • This Month in Local Live Acts: February

    Jerry Williams, The Front Bottoms, and Spring King are all coming to venues near you this month!

  • Review: Matt Terry – ‘Sucker For You’

    The singer’s first solo single since his X Factor win fails to impress.

  • Review: Louisa Johnson – ‘So Good’

    Bruno Russell says Johnson’s latest is fierce, sassy, and unoriginal.

  • Review: The X Factor 2016’s Six Seat Challenge

    This year’s six-seat challenge was more dramatic than the last, but was marred by ‘begging’ contestants, says Bruno Russell.

  • Review: Beck Martin – ‘Friday Night’

    Bruno Russell reviews the as-seen-on-TV track.

  • Review: James Arthur – ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’

    Bruno Russell reviews the 2012 X Factor winner’s “authentic” comeback.

  • Ed Sheeran sued for $20m for allegedly copying X Factor winner

    The lawsuit claims Sheeran’s 2014 hit ‘Photograph’ copied Matt Cardle’s 2009 song ‘Amazing’.

  • Review: Clean Bandit feat. Louisa Johnson – ‘Tears’

    No tears here, says James Barker of Clean Bandit and Louisa Johnson’s new single.