Ana Goncalves



Digital Content Creator and General Contributor at Cherry Chu Magazine.

Journalism BA at the University of Sheffield.

Cherry Chu Magazine •

Y2K: A new wave in K-pop?

Y2K often refers to a style that draws elements from the 90s and 00s. This acronym stems from ‘the Year 2000’, and usually covers everything from fashion to hair.

In K-pop, concepts range from classic baggy clothing to a more cyber aesthetic inspired by the cyberpunk styling of the same era. Featuring colours such as purple, pink, blue and green, the style combines vibrant colours to stand out against previous trends.

Y2K is argued to first be popularised in K-pop by rookie group NewJeans. The
5678 Magazine •

Soca Music: The Importance of Resistance

Soca music is a genre that has been around for 50 years. It was the essence of carnival. The drums, the rhythm, the freedom of its music made it so special. Soca music is a crucial part of Trinidad and Tobago culture.


Natasha TL Norman is a producer, songwriter that grew up listening to the Soca genre. Attending carnival dance competitions, Natasha grew up surrounded by the cheerful music that she specialises on today.


“Maybe it was something I was always going to do.


I always liked wri...
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Q&A with Jenny Whiteway: Working with Lainey Wilson, Behind the Scenes and All Things Country

Country has been a rising genre for the past two years. It was reported by the data firm Luminate that the genre was one of the fastest growing in the U.S. in 2023. They reported Country music surpassing the lastest year by a 23.7% increase with 20 billion streams.


When looking into Country and the PR industry, Lime Tree Music PR holds some of the current successes of the genre. With big names like Grammy winner Lainey Wilson under their name, we spoke to one of their music publicists, Jenny...
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Review: Doja Cat- Scarlet

Doja’s album was not the revolutionary change that felt promised.

Doja Cat’s new album Scarlet was initially a promising release, seemingly aiming to distance Doja from her biggest hits which she described as “cash grabs.”

Doja’s last album, Planet Her, was released in 2021 featuring hit songs like ‘Woman’ and ‘Need to Know’ which dominated the charts the entire year. Doja explored many genres throughout her last work expanding from hip-hop and R&B to afrobeat and hyperpop, creating a range of
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Q&A with DJ Double M: Upbringings, Being a Woman in The Industry and The Importance of Our Roots in Music

Melissa Mahon, also known as Double M, is a 20 year-old female DJ, born in the UK. Melissa grew up surrounded by music with a family and culture eager to perform. To musical parents and later on surrounded by DJs such as DJ Simply E. Melissa would refine and continue to improve her talents more as she progressed.


5678: What inspired you to pursue music?


5678: Why in particular DJing?


Melissa grew up completely immersed in her culture with Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago heritage. Being f...
Cherry Chu Magazine •

A spooky K-pop playlist for Halloween

Released in 2022, “Hush Rush” was CHAEYEON’s stellar debut after IZ*ONE’s split. Differing from many other K-pop releases, “Hush Rush” is a laid back song with a chill instrumental and a focus on synths and vocal chops; EDM-style. It references many vampire tales and is the best song for those who enjoy calmer music.

Known as one of the most iconic K-pop songs ever, “Lucifer” by SHINee is the perfect song to add to your Halloween playlist. This song tells the story of an addictive relationship