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SEVENTH ISSUE 001

By Holly Carter

A music magazine made for young people by young people.

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Jun 30, 2026
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  • Content13 The Boy Who Played
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  • Content33 Why is Nostalgia Dominating the Charts?
  • Editors IntroductionEDITORS INTRODUCTION HOLLY CARTER abith
  • Editors IntroductionHello! And Welcome to SEVENTH, the music magazine by young people for young people. I created this magazine as an outlet for people to begin their journey in music journalism or photography or for their writing to be published somewhere for the first time. I knew how difficult it was to begin finding experience as a current student journalist and I wanted to be able to have something for myself as well as being the person for other people to let them have their own creative workplace. I made it clear that I had no intention of moulding anyone into a writer I wanted them to be, but instead for them to bring their own niche within the music industry they were interested in and write and create around that. My name is Holly Carter. I am 19 and originally from Oxford, before moving to Manchester for university. I study Broadcast Journalism, and have always had a passion for the music and entertainment industry, and becoming a journalist within this sector. Being from a small town outside of Oxford, there was not a lot of opportunities regarding journalism which meant it was difficult to build up a portfolio to take to university with me. Starting off in media is incredibly difficult and I wanted SEVENTH to be somewhere where people felt that they could openly write within their chosen sector of music.
  • Page 8WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SEVENTH? Holly Carter
  • The Punk Sound of the South CoastCU Credit: Simon and Kass Clay feel voiceless or misunderstood by society, and express their frustration unapologetically to the world. Whether it be for the disenfranchised youth of the 1970s or 17th Century immigrants, Punk and Country has acted as a beacon of hope for its communities.
  • Olivia Dean: The best new pop / R&BOLIVIA DEAN: THE BEST NEW POP/ R&B ARTIST OF THE DECADE? Written by Izzy Sanders
  • Olivia Dean: The best new pop / R&BOlivia Dean
  • PIXIES: AVIVA STUDIOS Written By Lucas BrundrettOn a hot, humid bank holiday Monday 3,600 people crammed into a, thankfully air-conditioned, "Andrew Law Hall" within the "home of factory international"-Aviva Studios, for night two of the Pixies' stop off in Manchester on their 40th anniversary tour. Aviva Studios itself is relatively new (opened in 2023)- purpose-built for "intimate theatre shows and intricate exhibitions" located on the outskirts of town typically a "landmark" rather than a music venue. Tonight, the pixies would provide their own intimate experience as they churned out decades of rock and roll classics to an eagerly anticipating audience. The audience in question- a diverse mix of ages proving the bands increasing relevance in the ever changing music scene of today.
  • Page 13Pixies: Aviva Studios the set was kicked off with River Euphrates, a song perhaps even more relevant today than 1988 when it was written. The uncomfortable vocal harmonies set the tone for the rest of the set as Francis sings with newcomer Emma Richardson who fills the position of Kim Deal, firmly cementing her place whilst making it entirely her own. The set moves smoothly and quickly- the first four songs blending together as if they were one, all of which reflecting the earlier years of this 40 year anniversary and the impressive, vast catalog this band carries. Unfortunately, throughout these opening songs problems with sound remained as Francis was washed out by This counterparts, receiving many shouts from the audience requesting to "turn the vocals up". Luckily, these issues were dealt with just before
  • THE BO WHOThe Boy Who Played THE BOY WHO PLAYED THE CO-OP LIVE
  • PLAYED CO-O LIVEThe Boy Who Played TBWPTH tour - the collaboration made history for the brand (no pun intended) as this was their first time working on a project for a musician. Despite it being the TBWPTH tour it wouldn't be a Dave show without playing fan favourites such as Grime classic Thiago Silva, Professor X and Location amongst others.
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  • Credit: Libbie SnellHARRY STYLES: THE FAN FRENZY Written By Georgia Rutter As summer quickly approaches in the UK, so do the 12-night residencies of Harry Styles' Together, Together tour at Wembley stadium. Sparkles and ties pouring down Wembley Lane as the "Harries" come together for another Harry Styles tour.
  • Page 19Harry Styles: The Fan Frenzy in the history of what being a fangirl is. From One Direction to his solo career, his loyal followers and fans have been by his side for the longest time. Making them fangirl name bigger and better. As the residency shows troop through the months of June and July, and the weather gets hotter, the fans are constantly looking out for each other, making sure they keep each other safe, and prepared for the long wait that is the show, especially during the hot heatwaves that are to come.
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  • Live Deput of OverpassSPARKS FLY AT THE LIVE DEBUT OF OVERPASS' 'ELSEWHERE ALWAYS'
  • The Soundtrack of SummerTHE SOUNDTRACK OF SUMMER
  • The Soundtrack of SummerF*CK NUDES.
  • Credit: Maddie HobbsThe Guest List Interview Last month I was offered the chance to attend Mancunian band The Guest List's sold out show at Clwb Ifor Bach. If I'm truly honest, hadn't heard much about the band before they reached out to me, but I'm so grateful that I was introduced to their sleazy, yet poetic, early Britpop-esque sound.
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  • Summer ReleasesSUMMER RELEASES: THE FIGHT FOR THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Written by Freya Kelly As June comes to an end, and a ridiculous heatwave settles across the UK, the rise of summertime music brings an array of amazing new releases - creating a perfect soundtrack for life in the baking heat, and long, sunny afternoons with a speaker and a pint in a suntrap of a beer garden.
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  • Page 42Amy Winehouse: The Soul That Lives On AMY WINEHOUSE: THE SOUL THAT LIVES ON Written By Holly Carter Amy Winehouse is one of the most iconic singers of her generation, that is without a doubt a fact. From her iconic beehive to her 1950s/60s rockabilly fashion style, she swooped into the music scene within the early 2000s, showcasing her talent and fashion with her debut album "Frank".
  • Page 43Amy Winehouse: The Soul That Lives On The Soul That Lives On clearly states "I'M NOT AMY WINEHOUSE, I'm the UKs authentic Tribute Artist, absolute Amy." For fans that never got to see Amy Winehouse perform, a truly authentic performance that is taken with such care and compassion, carries on her legacy to further generations. Absolute Amy continues their UK tour this year, with dates in major cities such as Birmingham, London and Liverpool. Whether it is from a tribute act, you tap your foot when you hear Valerie in a supermarket, you are a mega fan, or love the new artists on the block with similar sounds to herself, Amy Winehouse's voice will live on for generations to come, and will always be loved by fans across the world.
  • Costume cultureCOSTUME CULTURE Written by Isabelle Grace
  • Page 45before the late 2010 spike in costumes however the rise in tiktok and short form immediate content has influxed this.Short for content is more frequently posted and reaches a wider audience, unlike instagram grid posts which are mainly posted a day or 2 after the event or instagram stories that reach a lower level audience. Tiktok and their algorithm means people with an interest in specific artists who interact with content around them are shown more and more content about them creating a social media bubble of people all attending the shows making people able to communally talk and discuss their own outfits.This has influenced the trends around outfits and styles being mutually discussed as tiktok and their algorithm acting as a worldwide group chat for outfit planning.
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Summer Releases

SUMMER RELEASES: THE FIGHT FOR THE SONG OF THE SUMMER Written by Freya Kelly

As June comes to an end, and a ridiculous heatwave settles across the UK, the rise of summertime music brings an array of amazing new releases - creating a perfect soundtrack for life in the baking heat, and long, sunny afternoons with a speaker and a pint in a suntrap of a beer garden.

The beginning of June saw the return of noughties, gothic-rock band, 'Evanescence', with the release of their sixth studio album 'Sanctuary' (June 5th 2026). The 12-track record, described by lead singer Amy Lee as 'a quest for humanity', has been received well by critics, and masterfully allows the band to reform their angsty sound into a fresher and more electronic feel, appealing to a larger audience of the new broken scene and nostalgic emos willing to relive their teenage years. Despite the praise that the album has received from the harshest alternative music reviewers, many fans have found the band's genre shift rather controversial, and the new electronic elements - developed by producers Nick Raskulinecz, Zakk Cervini and Jordan Fish (of Bring Me The Horizon fame) - have been described as 'distasteful' and 'disingenuous' by long-term fans of the group.

During the same week, the charts were greeted by the fresh release of Malcolm Todd's new album, 'Do That Again!' The long-awaited sophomore album was teased from November 2025 by the newly famous singer, and has been praised by Rolling Stone as portraying a 'modern homespun permutation' of 1980s greats, that seemingly 'anyone can relate to. However, much like Evanescence, the greatness of Todd's new album has been questioned by fans, with many claiming that it lacks the lyrical depth and drive of his first, self-titled album from 2025. Yet, its status as Todd's biggest career milestone cannot be ignored, with the album debuting at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart, and number nineteen on the UK Official Albums Chart, catapulting the LA native's deep take on indie- bedroom pop to new heights of fame.

As the month progressed, pop fans were relieved to experience the new-found emotional insight found in Olivia Rodrigo's third studio album, 'you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love' On 12th of June, the record debuted at number one on every UK album chart, and became an instant internet phenomenon as the song 'honeybee' began to trend on Tik Tok merely hours after its release. Young audiences saw the shift of the previously teenage-angst-driven popstar away from the pop-punk genre, and happily welcomed her transition to a more soft and ballad-like take on adult emotions; many respected her excitement and 'awe' following her collaboration with the godfather of melancholy, Robert Smith, on the track 'What's Wrong With Me!

But the fight for song of the summer is not won