Previously Held Positions: Music Editor (2023-2024)
False Promises from the Music Industry
By Reuben Virk
Reuben Virk (he/him) discusses the rise of independent artists and some deceptions made by major record labels in recent years
Centre Stage: Tom Sheldon Trio
Reuben Virk interviews Tom Sheldon, Will Jones and Riko Puusepp of the Tom Sheldon Trio about everything from Battle of the Bands to new music
Blues are Back: RAYE’s ‘My 21st Century Blues’ Tour Review
Reuben Virk reviews RAYE’s performance at Birmingham’s O2 Academy on 22 February
Battle of the Bands Heat Three: What happened and who made it through?
Reuben Virk discusses the third heat of Battle of the Bands, and all of the acts who performed
The Rundown on Rap Beef
Reuben Virk writes on the art of a diss track and recalls some historical staples of Rap Beef
Review of The Little Mermaid at York Theatre Royal
Reuben Virk reviews York Opera Light’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ production on Thursday 8 February
Grammys 2024: Who’s up for Best New Artist?
Reuben Virk gives background to the eight artists nominated for Best New Artist at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards
Genre Spotlight: Tracking the Evolution of R and B from the 1940s to Now
Reuben Virk looks at how R and B has evolved over the past 80 years and picks five recommendations from each iteration
Genre Spotlight: A Deep Dive into the Origins of Funk Music from the 1960s to now
Reuben Virk maps the progression of funk music whilst classifying the stylistic qualities of the genre
Muse Artist Spotlight: SZA
Reuben Virk on the Influences of SZA's Discography and Tour on the Music Industry in 2023