Exeposé Music writers share their stories of significant songs in their lives.
Is Billie Eilish a bad guy?
Billie Eilish takes the all-too familiar role of the misunderstood teen to a whole new level. The whole new level of finally addressing that going through teen-hood is downright confusing. Yet Eilish faces a lot of criticism for this. For wanting to stand out and be seen, for singing about darker themes and for well…trying […]
Then vs Now: The Camel Smoker vs The Vape Puffer
Oh the infamous cigarette. Much has changed in society’s interpretation of the social drug, going from a small cylindrical object at the head of the ‘Doctor Says’ ads, to a must-have item in the promotion of female beauty standards, and finally landing the leading role of the ‘victim’ of harsh government policies. The evolution of […]
The reality of the ‘Art Attack’
There are a few possible scenarios which may understandably make you feel rather sick. The sight of blood, officially called haemophobia, may cause a nauseous kick, or, if you’re acrophobic, then looking down from the edge of a cliff may riddle you with anxious shakes. Unfortunately for some of us, the unease we feel during […]
How to beat the January blues
So, you’ve found yourself at that point of the year again. The Christmas celebrations are long gone, and you only just managed to part ways with your New Year’s Day hangover. The bright lights and laughter seem to have magically disappeared, replaced by the gloom and doom of the ‘January blues.’ The pile of unopened […]
Holidays at home: Prague
Oh Prague, the beautiful Czech city located in the heart of central Europe. Its beautiful architecture and excellent beer on every corner are sure to capture your heart. But let’s be honest, the majority of interrailing students and stag-dos don’t find their way to the new ‘sin city’ of Europe just to bask in the […]
On Loneliness
It’s that time of year again. The term is drawing to a close and you find your mind playing at the possibility of finding that “special” someone to keep you warm at night. Perhaps you’re just a naturally cold person and the excessive blankets just aren’t cutting it anymore. Maybe the idea of being alone […]
‘Look What You Made Me Post’ – The (re)birth of celebrity activism
Taylor Swift’s recent Instagram post urging voter registration for the Tennessee midterm elections shocked many about her sudden engagement with politics. Some reactions were positive, filled with admiration for the pop star, whilst others found Swift’s newfound voice rather absurd, often pointing at her young fan base and career choice to discredit her opinion. Celebrities […]
Sweden’s Stability Quake and Blow to the Left
One of Europe’s most stable left-wing governments, Sweden, has taken a blow following the national elections on the 9th of September, resulting in a hung parliament between the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the centre-right ‘Alliance’ bloc. The result led to a confidence vote regarding the current Prime Minister’s position within the Swedish Riksdag. Stefan […]
Women of the World Festival comes to Exeter
Last weekend, Exeter became one of the latest host cities of the Women of the World (WOW) Festival, an event organised by the eponymous foundation. Jude Kelly, the founder of the WOW Foundation, stresses the importance of referring to the event as a ‘festival,’ rather than a ‘conference,’ in the introduction to the WOW Exeter […]