Voice Magazine • 22nd March 2022

Every Arctic Monkeys album and its influence on pop culture

They were the first major band of the internet age, steadily cementing themselves as one of the most important rock bands in British History. With a headline set at Reading and Leeds Festival this summer alongside rumours of album 7 on the way, Voice looks back on how the band have influenced pop culture.

Voice Magazine • 22nd March 2022

Louis Dunford: The Popham EP review

An artist to whom storytelling is second nature, Louis Dunford is one of the finest talents around, and he doesn’t hold back when it comes to his brutally honest and heartfelt lyrics born out of political frustration and stories he’s collected of his beloved North London.

My Generation is the opening track, and it's filled to the brim with jangling acoustic guitar and themes of life of the North London working-class. “God only knows what we're trying for, God only knows what we're dying for” of

Voice Magazine • 28th February 2022

Ellis Palmer | With Whom on Zoom

Our Trainee Journalist Faith Martin sat down in conversation with Ellis Palmer for this episode of With Whom on Zoom.

Voice Magazine • 21st January 2022

10 of the best musical moments from Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is well known for its 1920s style, but the show's contemporary music choices make it an even bigger hit with fans.

The industrial streets of Birmingham’s Small Heath are soundtracked by some of the biggest names in modern music, including Nick Cave, Arctic Monkeys, Laura Marling and Royal Blood. So in no particular order, let's look at some of the best musical moments in the show.

Voice Magazine • 20th January 2022

Every series of Peaky Blinders explained and everything we know about series six

From dodgy horse raising, a near family execution, and spiralling PTSD, here's everything you need to know about Peaky Blinders before the final season – and everything we know about season six to date.

Voice Magazine • 20th January 2022

After Life teaches us what it means to be human in emotional final series

After Life is one of Netflix's biggest dark comedy shows, written and directed by Ricky Gervais. The series follows Tony Johnson, a cynical, self-loathing, middle-aged man (Ricky Gervais) who is navigating the world, working for a free local newspaper whilst grieving for his late wife Lisa (Kerry Godliman).

Voice Magazine • 20th January 2022

Fuel rises set to push disabled people into poverty

Predictions show that gas prices could rise by as much as 50% this coming February, as the Ofgem is set to announce the highest price companies can charge for fuel in Britain. Amid the uncertainty, there remains the question on what this will mean for disabled people in the UK?

Voice Magazine • 20th January 2022

Disabled musicians left in limbo amid Omicron fear

During the month of December losses across the live music, sector hit a staggering £2 million with the main cause of cancellations being that touring parties tested positive for Covid-19. Additionally, sales figures across the industry declined to just 23.6% according to the leading grassroots music charity Music Venue Trust. In just one week (6-13 December), ticket holders who did not show up due to fear of omicron resulted in £859,386 of lost revenue across the sector.

Voice Magazine • 15th January 2022

Shape Arts premiere STIMMING R&D

The disability-led organisation is showcasing disabled artists and pushing boundaries in accessibility and visual art.

A new virtual space was launched by Shape Arts this week, in partnership with movement artist Susanna Dye.

Working with photographer Manon Ouimet, alongside Danni Spooner and Aby Watson, Susana Dye’s STIMMING R&D exists to show the neurodivergent experience in a positive light and continue the important conversation around what we can learn from neurodivergent individuals. Usi

Voice Magazine • 15th January 2022

CDC director Rochelle Walensky sparks viral hashtag after Omicron death comments

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr Rochelle Walansky has come under fire due to comments she made on Good Morning America telling the presenters "The overwhelming number of deaths, over 75 per cent [in the US], occurred in people who had at least four comorbidities," she then goes on to say, "So really these are people who were unwell, to begin with, and yes, really encouraging news in the context of Omicron."

Dr Walansky’s comments have sparked the viral hashtag #MyDi