http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-persepolis-945698.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-persepolis-945698.html <p> This stark and beautiful art-house cartoon is an animated coming-of-age story with a difference, set against the backdrop of war and revolution in Iran. </p> Music & Film Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:50:35 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-awake-945702.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-awake-945702.html <p> The premise for this film hinges around a billionaire that suffers due to a failed anaesthetic, leaving him fully conscious during open-heart surgery and awake to the unfolding of a devious plot to steal his money. Sound improbable? </p> Music & Film Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:04:18 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-where-in-the-world-is-osama-bin-laden-945694.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/review-where-in-the-world-is-osama-bin-laden-945694.html <p> The problem with this heavy-handed docu-comedy about the war on terror is that you know the ending already: there isn&rsquo;t one. </p> Music & Film Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:49:20 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/interview-danny-wallace-943639.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/interview-danny-wallace-943639.html <p> Danny Wallace is a man of many talents: an author, comedian, television presenter for BBC and Sky, radio presenter for Xfm and a columnist for Shortlist magazine. </p> <p> He went to the University of Westminster where he did media studies, specialising in radio production. Putting two and two together, SSG decided that all of this amounted to a chap that would be well worth grabbing for a chat; the result of that bit of maths was a very entertaining four. </p> Music & Film Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:45:58 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/interview-danny-wallace-943675.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/interview-danny-wallace-943675.html <p> Danny Wallace is a man of many talents: an author, comedian, television presenter for BBC and Sky, radio presenter for Xfm and a columnist for Shortlist magazine. </p> <p> He went to the University of Westminster where he did media studies, specialising in radio production. Putting two and two together, SSG decided that all of this amounted to a chap that would be well worth grabbing for a chat; the result of that bit of maths was a very entertaining four. </p> Music & Film Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:34:44 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/listings-things-you-ought-to-know-about-942378.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/listings-things-you-ought-to-know-about-942378.html Music & Film Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:12 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/where-are-the-best-student-hangouts-942297.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/where-are-the-best-student-hangouts-942297.html <p> No doubt you enjoy going out for a drink with your friends, whether it&rsquo;s to discuss your latest lecture over a latte or a recent relationship drama over something a bit stronger. Picking the right venue is crucial. You probably have your favourite haunt; however, in the spirit of starting at university and trying new things, SSG decided to cover the length and breadth of Great Britain in search of places to stir the imagination as well as your cappuccino or cocktail; places where you can not only gulp a tasty beverage but drink in some culture at the same time. This is what we found... </p> Music & Film Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:09:24 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/head-back-to-the-future-942275.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/head-back-to-the-future-942275.html Music & Film Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:37:59 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/digging-through-the-crates-942247.html http://www.independent.co.uk/student/student-life/music-film/digging-through-the-crates-942247.html <p> From the extra-loud electro-pop your next-door neighbour serenades you with at 3am, to the cheesy indie of Saturday night at the union, university is a time when you&rsquo;ll encounter lots of different music. But how do you sort The Beatles from B*witched and graduate with a first-class music collection? We asked the people who shape the music industry what influenced their sonic tastes, which in turn could give you a few ideas for a potential MP3-player update session… </p> Music & Film Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:16:29 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/higher/is-music-policed-and-controlled-933831.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/higher/is-music-policed-and-controlled-933831.html <p>A new course in music policy starting at the University of Edinburgh this month aims to open students' eyes to the politics of sound, teaching them about who is allowed to make music, and who is allowed to hear it, and why. The course &ndash; the first of its kind &ndash; will encourage third- and fourth-year music students to think about how music is patronised and policed, and what motivates the people and organisations behind it.</p> Higher Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/further/conservatoire-says-yes-yes-yes-to-pop-933838.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/further/conservatoire-says-yes-yes-yes-to-pop-933838.html <p> This month, the Royal Northern College of Music, in Manchester, began a new foundation degree called "popular music practice (session musician)". Yes, a conservatoire teaching a job-specific foundation degree. And yes, a conservatoire doing pop. </p> Further Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:01 +0100