It’s the Sunday of Freshers’ Week, and something isn’t quite right. It’s not a raging hangover (surprisingly), nor is it a powerful sense of dread at the thought of lectures tomorrow. Something’s been missing from my life for weeks now – and I just don’t know what. Later that evening, nestled comfortably in a familiar […]
Firehouse
Live Review – ExTunes Live at the Firehouse 25/9/16
As an iconic venue for live music, I entered the Old Firehouse with high expectations for the night’s musical acts. Flaws Above were set to perform a never before seen purely acoustic set, stripping back original songs to their core. The atmosphere was building, and casual pizza-eaters quickly dispersed to leave a small crowd of […]
ExTunes at The Old Firehouse 31.01.16
Pizza? Of course. Cider? Yep. Music? Don’t mind if I do. I’m tucking into that final slice of pulled pork and barbecue goodness, and, in the background, the guitar chords are starting up. It’s Sunday night, and that can only mean one thing: ExTunes is back, showcasing the best and brightest of student talent. The first […]
5 best veggie eats in Exeter
For a vegetarian in Exeter, theres no shortage of places where you can delight your tastebuds. However, some of these are squirrelled away in places you might not think to look, while others are just plain unknown, which is a shame, because some of them are really top-notch. Here are my top places for meat-free […]
The Tuesday Syndicate at The Old Firehouse, 7/11/2015
Saturday night saw The Tuesday Syndicate come to town to perform what should have been a stomping set in The Old Firehouse, Exeter’s favourite hang-out that is building a reputation for housing great live performances from the best of local music. The Tuesday Syndicate, from Woolacombe in North Devon, have been dubbed as “North Devon’s band […]
Finally, a Rowling interview…lol J.K
Josh Mines, Deputy Editor, gossips with J.K Rowling about her inspirations (sort of)…. Exeter isn’t without its share of famous alumni. From the musical genius of Thom Yorke to the trolling talent of Katie Hopkins, few other Unis can boast such an extensive repertoire of celebrity ex-students. However, often one name is mentioned before anyone […]