The Indiependent

While the Edinburgh Fringe Festival may steal the spotlight each summer, the Scottish capital is brimming year-round with hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences just waiting to be explored.One of the city’s greatest assets is its abundance of green space—Edinburgh is the greenest city in the UK, and it shows. From …

Porto is a city that stays with you, long after you’ve departed. The Douro River winds through its heart, separating it from Vila Nova de Gaia, resting peacefully across the river. The Dom Luís I Bridge, an elegant iron and steel marvel with its graceful two-tiered arches, stretches across the …

To live and travel in Spain is to wander slowly, through a land that saves its sweetest secrets for those who linger. Among its many jewels, Madrid shines brightly. What might begin as simple sightseeing soon deepens into something more: sunlit mornings, lazy afternoons, and nights filled with laughter, all …

It began at 12:13 with a flicker. The lights in the staffroom blinked off, then just as politely, back on. Odd.Classroom to ChaosThirty minutes later, mid-class with thirty eight-year-olds, the power cut out again. Lights, the whiteboard, internet. Gone. At first, I assumed it was just our classroom. Maybe the …

When people talk about the Camino de Santiago, they often imagine a singular path such as the iconic Camino Francés which stretches 800 kilometres over northern Spain. In reality, the Camino is a vast network of pilgrimage routes, represented by the shell symbol, where all roads lead to Santiago de …

Patrick Radden Keefe’s Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland is a gripping, masterfully told deep dive into the heart of The Troubles—one of the bloodiest chapters in modern Irish and British history. Through meticulous research and gripping storytelling, Keefe reconstructs the 1972 abduction and …

Deep loss flows through Bon Iver’s veins, but they were able to transform it into strength. Strength to move on, strength to reinvent themselves. This album is not comparable to previous works, simply because it doesn’t have the structure for it.

Once again, Sadie Frost steps back into the stylish heart of the 60s, shaping up her ongoing exploration of Swinging London’s most enduring fashion icons. With Quant (2021), she captured the visionary behind the revolutionary mini skirt and mod culture designs and now, Frost moves from designer to muse in …

Lawrence Lamont’s feature debut One of Them Days may be the latest entry into the buddy comedy genre, yet it exudes a classic ‘they don’t make ‘em like this anymore’ feel that’s drawn resemblances to the 1995 cult-comedy classic Friday since its conception. And it’s not exactly an off-base comparison, …

Sam Fender’s People Watching is a blockbuster. The North Shields-born singer-songwriter announced his third studio album last November, igniting excitement among his ever-growing, devoted fanbase. There’s no denying Fender’s meteoric rise since the release of his last album, Seventeen Going Under. Now armed with an upcoming sold-out stadium tour and …

Last Friday marked the release of Mac Miller’s second posthumous album, Balloonerism. After years of unofficial versions circulating online, his estate announced back in November that they felt it was time for an official release of the late rapper’s work. The album is poignant, haunting, and woefully existential. Balloonerism begins …

The album is the complete antithesis of its predecessor, relying heavily on instrumentals, occasionally accompanied by sparse, faint vocals. Perverts is composed of nine tracks,...

As the new year approaches, I find myself once again sitting in the living room of my childhood home, with a large chocolate Santa staring at me. An annual recurrence, as I, along with many of my peers, make the pilgrimage back from adult life to my childhood bedroom for …

Sometimes the most difficult thing about writing is getting started. A writer may have an idea about how they want their story to end but they may not know where, or even how to begin. There is no exact formula to make the perfect opening but it is certainly easy …

TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) finds himself finally progressing in his career when he is offered the responsibility of supervising hand luggage checks. With a pregnant girlfriend Nora (Sofia Carson), this promotion is a step towards the job security he needs. Unfortunately, on Ethan’s first day on the X-ray …

Evolution and change are good, and they certainly solidify The Murder Capital’s career and credibility as artists. When speaking of their path so far, McGovern opens up on what’s really “inside of us”, as he put it: “There’s an equal balance of intensity and emotion [in the new singles] that …

On Friday, Kendrick Lamar delighted fans with the surprise release of his new album, GNX. The release caps off a legendary year for the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, who not only emerged victorious in a high-profile feud with Drake after delivering a string of chart-topping singles, but was also confirmed in …

While I’m still relishing the cosy autumn evenings, I’m not as happy about the cold, dark mornings kicking in. “Go on, just one more episode” feels like such a great idea at the time, but it does make waking up on a gloomy Monday morning that little bit harder. Now, …

Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, has announced that the original season one map is set to return in a special in-game event, and it is “here to stay”.

Three books to fill the Normal People shaped hole in your heart.

Charli xcx decided to shake things up: mundanity, drugs and friendship seem to have been brought to the surface by Charli’s music, followed by smaller examples like Addison Rae and The Dare. Nothing matters, actions have no consequences, and life is too short to worry about anything ever.

Irish rock band Inhaler release addictive new single, ‘Your House’.

Valve, the developers of Team Fortress 2, have recently announced an update to the 17-year-old game that has irritated players since day one.

Sports Interactive, the developer of the popular sports simulator series Football Manager, has announced that the highly anticipated Football Manager 25 has been delayed again.

Being able to handle an imperfect show with such distinct and enthusiastic energy is not in everyone’s chords, and it shows that this small post-punk band has all that it takes to become the next big thing. After all, they made 4,000 people look and sound like a sold-out stadium …

The recent casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming Wuthering Heights adaptation highlights issues of whitewashing and Hollywood’s historical casting issues.

The record is composed of 16 tracks and stacked with featured artists who serve as the vocals atop of SOPHIE’s distinctive sound – a unique blend of bright, bubbly pop and chaotic, mechanical distortion. The self-titled album is a hauntingly beautiful parting gift from the icon credited with pioneering the …

I’ve seen the Mona Lisa many times: in movies, in TV shows, on mugs and T-shirts. However, I’d always dreamed of seeing the real thing and making eye contact with the eyes that follow you around the room. So when I went on an impulsive trip to Paris, I booked …

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for season three of Emily In Paris and The Jetty.I’m ready for Autumn. There, I said it. Not everyone will be on my wavelength, but there’s just something about those early Autumn evenings: settling in with a new drama and a cuppa, feeling cosy …

As a child, I would spend hours engrossed in Lonely Planet books, dreaming of exploration, and sharing these experiences through carefully crafting guidebooks. Yet, in today’s digital age, Instagram and TikTok dictate travel trends; the path to a successful career in travel writing has shifted dramatically. Travel influencers now lead …