The Indiependent

Microsoft raised Xbox Game Pass Ultimate prices on October 1, though one retailer is determined to keep the old rates.The increase sees prices rise from £14.99 to £22.99 in the UK and $19.99 to $29.99 in the U.S., a 53.33% jump in the UK, adding up to £96 more per …

The Fortnite Peacemaker emote was pulled by Epic Games on 28 September due to new context around the dance revealed in the show’s latest episode.The emote, called “Peaceful Hips,” inspired by John Cena’s character, shows Peacemaker swinging his arms stiffly at right angles while thrusting his hips.In a statement posted …

The Man of Steel soars onto the big screen once more in Superman (2025), a film that triumphantly redefines the iconic hero for a new generation.

Solo travel for women has always carried unique challenges but in America in 2025, those challenges are compounded not only by concerns about physical safety but by ideological divides. Yet for all its complexities, the U.S. remains a compelling destination, known for its vast landscapes and iconic cities that many …

In the 2011 film The Muppets, Walter, a lifelong Muppets superfan (and Muppet), travels to Los Angeles with his (human) brother Gary, only to find the old Muppet Studios abandoned and on the verge of demolition. With a greedy oil tycoon eager to bulldoze the theatre, the brothers help reunite …

When people think of a witch, they often picture a green-skinned, wart-nosed hag with a black cat for company — a caricature shaped by pop culture. The reality is, victims of witch trials weren’t fairy-tale villains, but real women and men who simply didn’t fit into society’s status quo.Salem, Massachusetts, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

An infectiously joyful energy spread through the crowd as soon as Canadian indie-pop group Valley stepped on Scala’s stage. Their excitement to be back on tour after last year’s release of Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden was clear as the band immediately took control of the auditorium, opening …

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,...

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 …

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched a new initiative to help video game developers make their games accessible for people with sight loss.The initiative, known as Design for Every Gamer, will include a player testing panel. The panel is made up of gamers with sight loss. …

It’s time to dust off the decorations, crack open the mince pies and don your glitteriest clothing, because December is finally here. If you find yourself with some free time between Christmas shopping and present wrapping, here are our top theatre picks for December.Oor Wullie: Dundee Rep, running until 30 …

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.

★★★★☆In the name of full transparency, I initially only pressed play on the recent Netflix release to serve as background noise for a self-commiserating cold-ridden study session curled up on my sofa. I expected a sort of Emily In Paris escapade which I could smirk wryly at in between blowing …

★★★★Using just a few laundry baskets and hand props, Kimberly Prentice reveals backstage secrets from Broadway in her one-woman show Unseen. Based on her experiences of working as a dresser when she moved to New York to pursue a dance career, it is a humorous yet inspiring play detailing some …