The Everyday

04/11/2024

According to market researcher Circana, Romantasy is now one of the fastest-growing genres, increasing by 42% from 2022 to 2023. Not only that, it absolutely dominates TikTok with it being a massive focus of the largest community on the platform, with over 243bn views under .

According to market researcher Circana, Romantasy is now one of the fastest-growing genres, increasing by 42% from 2022 to 2023. Not only that, it absolutely dominates TikTok with it being a massive focus of the largest community on the platform, with over 243bn views under . In fac

01/11/2024

In a beautifully vulnerable, authentic and insightful piece of writing, Madeleine Atropa reviews hyper-pop star Hannah Diamond.

In doing so, she not only introduces us to an amazing artist but reminds us of the incredibly personal relationship we can have between ourselves and the Art we love.

In a world where irony and cynicism are all too prevalent, the sincerity of Hannah Diamond's lyrics feels oddly refreshing. Perfect Picture picks apart the layers in the Photoshopped world of Miss HD and allows us to see her as she really is.

30/10/2024

Country is experiencing a Renaissance at the moment (and we're not just talking about the Beyoncé album!)... but where does it come from?

American culture would not quite be as it is without the input of Country music. Having emerged from roots most would consider humble, it has become a genre of the masses, resonating with thousands and millions across the world.

29/10/2024

A delicious, affordable, wintery meal.

A comforting, affordable, winter warmer – and very versatile depending on what you fancy and what is in the fridge.

27/10/2024

As the dark nights start creeping in and your mind wanders when walking alone... we ask, where does the 'Black Dog' in English folklore come from?

As a nervous and superstitious child, I was convinced that the English countryside was stalked by escaped wild cats and phantasmic black dogs. Whether this notion could be tied to some deep-rooted connection with my ancestors that channelled my psychic awareness or the fact that I was exposed to the

23/10/2024

In a heart-warming piece, Charlotte interviews a collections of parents in New Zealand. Their insights are authentic, vulnerable and complicated.

Honest interviews with parents about who they were, who they are, and their experiences grappling with identity.

16/10/2024

The fan in a woman’s body has been seen as “crazy” ever since the times of Elvis Presley or The Beatles – and yet we still forget that exactly these people are one hell of a force.

14/10/2024

"You are more likely to be killed by diabetes in Mexico than Narcos. People in Chiapas alone, drink an average of 2.5 litres of coca cola in a day.”

But from colonial influence and globalisation, Type 2 Diabetes is now a huge issue and is the overall biggest killer of Mexicans. You are more likely to be killed by diabetes in Mexico than Narcos. People in Chiapas alone, drink an average of 2.5 litres of coca cola in a day.” 

09/10/2024

Brands are targeting children, and they are all too aware that the easiest and most efficient way to do this is on TikTok.

According to this article from the BBC , “Data from Statista shows that the baby and child skincare market is expected to experience an annual growth rate of about 7.71% until in 2028, it reaches $380m (£299m) in market volume worldwide…This isn’t just about young kids trying their mums’ cr...

07/10/2024

Her husband, Jake leaned over. “You’ve been gone ages. I always wonder what women actually do in the Ladies. I mean, once you’ve done your business, maybe slapped on a bit of lipstick, what else is left?”

Returning to the busy pub, Rachel squeezed past a couple clearly on a first date. Her husband, Jake leaned over. “You’ve been gone ages. I always wonder what women actually do in the Ladies. I mean, once you’ve done your business, maybe slapped on a bit of lipstick, what else is left?”

03/10/2024

Quoted as a “textural, tangible, and touching experience” by The Line of Best Fit, q***r music and performance artist Freddie Lewis is on the rise.

Quoted as a “textural, tangible, and touching experience” by The Line of Best Fit, q***r music and performance artist Freddie Lewis is on the rise. In the summer of 2021, Freddie launched his career with his single Growing Pains which made a significant impact on the UK trans community. He

01/10/2024

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris marked a historic turning point for the representation of beauty, fashion, and self-expression in elite sports.

This holistic approach to athletic preparation resonates with audiences, particularly in a time where there’s greater awareness of the pressures athletes face, both mentally and physically. The way women like Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and Keely Hodgkinson balance performance with personal care sen...

30/09/2024

Soon to release her second EP, Eliza Oakes is embracing the messy and uncertain nature of personal growth, allowing us in on the process of evolving as a human and as an artist.

Soon to release her second EP, Eliza Oakes is embracing the messy and uncertain nature of personal growth, allowing us in on the process of evolving as a human and as an artist. Her latest single Green Light does exactly this, delving into the unknown, and contemplating the vulnerability,

30/09/2024

Step into the Whimsical World of Lottie Morton and her band, Cuckoo Spit.

Self-described as dreamy and introspective, when listening to Cuckoo Spit you enter into a daydream-like state. Starting as just Lottie, the band has already attracted venues like the Windmill in Brixton, headlined shows, and supported sold-out bands… Cuckoo Spit are quietly storming into the musi...

29/09/2024

Painfully getting rid of my curls was just the norm for me during my growing up days in Bombay.

A large part of getting ready for school involved taming my unruly curls in order to ‘look presentable’. My grandma would oil my hair with coconut hair oil, her fingers expertly weaving their way through the knots in my hair to reach the scalp. After this, came the painful process of running a c...

25/09/2024

After experiencing a fall outside the tube station, Clara’s world was rocked... but then she found Dungeons and Dragons.

The game slowly defrosted my hibernation and resuscitated my ‘spark’. It provided me a safe space to practise my speech, to train my ability to concentrate, remember details, and untangle the messy earphone cables of thought that made up my mind; to not think about what I couldn’t do but to te...

23/09/2024

Are people being adequately prepared to become parents?

Those first few weeks, even months, are so special. You and your partner are just in your own little bubble with this gorgeous little baby that you have spent months waiting for. Nothing can compete with those first moments; watching their hair grow, those first sparks of a personality. But what mos

19/09/2024

"After a full year of experiencing wedding merriment at full capacity, I started feeling the financial pinch (to say the least). Between us, my partner and I attended seven weddings in 2023, and he acted as best man or groomsman in a number of them. We worked it out: all these weddings cost the two of us nearly £5,000."

After a full year of experiencing wedding merriment at full capacity, I started feeling the financial pinch (to say the least). Between us, my partner and I attended seven weddings in 2023, and he acted as best man or groomsman in a number of them. We worked it out: all these weddings cost the two o