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cHaOs WiTh ShAkEsPeArE & tRoPhY eYeS

JCOctober 1, 2024

So many of our favourite songs are as multi-layered as any of the texts we study in school. For proof, look no further than the startling 'Life In Slow Motion'... Read More...

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cOmPaRiNg aTTiTudEs WiTh TrOpHy eYeS

JCJune 22, 2023

Of course, both our reviews of 'Suicide and Sunshine' focus on the fact that it's an utterly brilliant album! But let's look more closely at how Daisy and JC c... Read More...

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tRoPhY eYeS, sUiCiDe & SuNsHiNe: A pErFeCt aLbUm FrOm ThE bEsT bAnD iN thE wOrLd

JCJune 21, 2023

Trophy Eyes, ‘Suicide and Sunshine’ (Hopeless Records) Think about the truly important albums: Nirvana’s raw yet resplendent ‘Nevermind’; Biffy Clyro’s heartbroken ‘Puzzle’; Bring Me The Horizon’s anomalous, anthemic ‘That’s The Spirit’. You can ... Read More...

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PoWeR & CoNfLiCt PoEtRy WiTh TrOpHy EyEs

JCMay 26, 2023

Today, the best Australian band of modern times are going to help you with your 'Power & Conflict' poetry. How lovely of them. MUSIC FOCUS: Trophy Eyes.... Read More...

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LoCaTiOn, LoCaTiOn, LoCaTiOn PaRt 1: WiTh tRoPhY eYeS, yUnGbLuD. sOmEtHiNg CoRpOrAtE & FeVer 333

JCJanuary 6, 2023

Think about where your favourite songs are 'located' and develop your understanding of setting within your GCSE/A-Level texts - and your own writing! It's e... Read More...

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ToPiCs & ArTiSTs

JCApril 22, 2025

Lots of the Sound of Pen classes are aimed at simply heightening your enjoyment of English - but each one does also tie neatly to a particular unit or theme. Scan the topics below if you're looking to focus on a particular skill or learn about a spe... Read More...

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eVaNeScEnT, sEmPiTeRnaL & oThEr WoRds To HeLp YoU wRiTe aBoUt tHiS PoLySeMiC, pArAdOXiCaL wOrLd

JCDecember 21, 2023

Back in 2023, there were soooo many albums that made our hearts whoosh! Here's a list of our favourite releases of that year. Within the mini-reviews you'll fi... Read More...

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LiGhT & dArK iMaGeRy WiTh To KiLL AcHiLLeS

JCDecember 11, 2023

So many of our favourite songs are as multi-layered as any of the texts we study in school 'The Cave' is a perfect example. Let's look at how To Kill Achilles ... Read More...

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AnDrEw McMaHoN & wRiTiNg PoEtRy

JCDecember 10, 2023

Listen to the brilliant Andrew McMahon and then have a think about your own brilliant life! For lots of my generation, Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin (two bands with singer/songwriter/piano player Andrew McMahon at the helm) created... Read More...

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sLaM dUnK 2023

JCJune 1, 2023

We went to Slam Dunk and it was the PERFECT day. Read our review, then write about your own perfect experience. MUSIC FOCUS: Enter Shikari; Malevolence; PVR... Read More...

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