Mixtape Couture 2.0

If I'm being totally honest that should probably say around 4.0 but whatever, who's counting anymore. Anyway, I'm back (sort of) and absolutely determined to get a little bit of regularity back to this blog. I love blogging but the past couple of months, it has felt a little bit like a chore for me. …

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My 2015

As I always do at this time of year, I've put together a lookback at my 2015. It's been an odd and testing year but I'm remaining more positive than I thought I would about 2016. I've not really accomplished much in terms of my goals for the year because quite frankly they were the …

Sheffield Showcase #18: Off The Shelf Festival

Every month, Mixtape Couture will be showcasing and shining a light on the talent that can be found in Sheffield. From bands to fashion brands, shops to restaurants, events to exhibitions, if it's in Sheffield and it's worth you knowing about then I will be letting you know. Whether you are a Sheffield resident yourself …

Some Thoughts on Blogging

I've decided today after feeling a little isolated from my own blog and writing in general that it may be time for me to take a step back and reassess.I put a hell of a lot of pressures on myself including the pressure to post every day, which is insane because of all the other …

Tuesday Tips #4: What To Do When You Hit A Career Brick Wall

Over the past few years, I’ve been in a weird state of postgraduate hell. I hated university, I left with a slightly disappointing degree and I’ve been non-stop working on my blog for nothing but my love of writing. It’s been weird and it still is everyday, when people ask me what I do am …

My 2014

On the final day of 2014 it is the perfect time to look back at the last year and reflect on the amazing times and the successes, celebrating them and taking them into the next year ready to inspire us for what should be a happy and successful 12 months. I looked back at all …

my 2013

This time of year is the perfect time for looking back and reflecting on the good times and bad of the past year as well as making plans and resolutions for the next 12 months of our lives and that is no different on this blog. I've already rounded up my best bits of the …

my opinion on the whole music journalism debate.

Excuse that terrible title for my blog post but it speaks the truth of what this whole thing is going to be about.Well who knew an NME article could spark off such an outrage on the internet? Well actually it's quite a normal occurance especially for me anyway. The other day NME published an article …