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

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

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

Opening Up: Sheffield Artists speak about what inspires their art ahead of Art Festival - ShefNews

Opening Up: Sheffield Artists speak about what inspires their art ahead of Art Festival

The Open up Festival is coming back to Sheffield for its 25th year from the 29th of April.

The festivals gives local artists the opportunity of opening their studios to members of the public.

Among the artists taking part are Phil and Ruth Lockwood who are returning after years away due to health reasons.

Mr Lockwood, 81, had previously been part of the committee but now returns just as an artist.

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