Joseph James, Author at Platform Magazine

The Christmas countdown has begun with just 34 days to go, now is the best time to get into the spirit by taking part in…

Restrictions put in place due to coronavirus have caused disruptions to everyone’s lives, but couples are one group of people seemingly left in limbo – so, what do restrictions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 mean for couples?

Little Simz’ fifth studio album, ‘NO THANK YOU’, lambasts a failing music industry whilst touching on institutional racism and generational trauma. With a BRIT Award,…

The Irish singer has gone from busking on the street to headlining arena tours with over 13 million monthly listeners, expectations were high for his…

Nottingham Forest have returned to the top-flight of English football for the first time in 23 years, and they are not messing about. Their transfer…

Since the release of ‘After Hours’ in March 2020, The Weeknd has dominated radio airwaves and helped bring 1980s synth-pop back into mainstream music. With…

Streaming giants such as Spotify and Apple Music are changing the music landscape, which questions how important the charts are in representing current tastes. Modern…

On his newly-released second album, Sam Fender continues a rapid ascendency to rock stardom with his arena-bouncing sound and poignant lyricism. ‘Seventeen Going Under’ is…

With his second album ‘Seventeen Going Under’ dropping on 8 October, the Tyneside musician has offered fans a final teaser before release day with the…