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rEnAiSSaNcE, mEtApHySiCaL & rEsToRaTiOn WRiTiNg WiTh My ChEMiCaL rOmAnCe, HoZiEr & PeT ShOp BoYs

JCDecember 31, 2025

Throughout our A-Level study, we explore a range of artistic movements. Those movements have not been consigned to history, Let's see how the musicians we list... Read More...

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Maggie Lindemann looking to the English A-Level texts for accessory advice!

AccEssOriEs WiTh gRaCiE aBrAmS, tAyLoR sWiFt & MaGGiE LiNdEmANN

JCSeptember 9, 2025

Just like us, lots of our GCSE and A-Level English Lit characters accessorise! But what does each character's choice of accessory suggest about them? Let's ask... Read More...

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aNaLySiNg LoSS & LaNgUaGe WiTh DiMsCuA

JCJune 12, 2025

We don't often talk about post-metal at Sound of Pen. But if you want music that takes you on a journey - in the same way that a novel might - then you should definitely be listening to the songs of Dimscua! I felt unsure whether I should bui... Read More...

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RORY performing live, backdropped by the kind of light you'll find at the heart of your A-Level texts when you start digging.

eXpLoRiNg ThE SiGniFiCaNcE oF ThE PaSt WiTh RoRy

JCMay 14, 2025

RORY is a huge inspiration and we love the fact that she has broken through despite being told she was too old to be a rock star! Let's spend some time with th... Read More...

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LaYeReD aNaLySiS WiTh dAmNaTioN, FrAiL bOdy & PeRtUrBaToR

JCDecember 10, 2024

Damnation Festival always plays host to the most thrilling metal and alternative bands on the planet. Let's listen to two of the brilliant acts - Perturbator a... Read More...

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LoVe PoEtRy WiTh CoLdPLaY

JCOctober 4, 2024

Coldplay's music is the sound of LOVE. ACTIVITY 1 Watch the video clips below. It will become clear that Coldplay made 'Moon Music' with LOVE. How do Coldplay demonstrate that LOVE? Make a list of the different ways in which Coldplay try t... Read More...

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ToP 20: AtC tRaCkS & wRiTiNg HaCkS

JCApril 25, 2024

Here's a list of our favourite Against The Current tracks! See if you agree with our choices, then have a go at using the different techniques used in each sho... Read More...

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mEtApHoRs WiTh MaSSiVe AttAcK

JCApril 7, 2023

"Music ignites all areas of child development... particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills." (UNICEF) MUSIC FOCUS: MASSIVE ATTACK... Read More...

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DoWnLoAd fEsTiVaL & PeRsUaSiVe wRiTiNg

JCJuly 20, 2022

Is there anything more fun that writing about the things you REALLY love? And is there anything any of us love more than going to a festival?! MUSIC FOCUS: Download Festival.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Have a read through our letter to Download Festival boo... Read More...

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aNaLySiNg WoRd ReLaTiOnShiPs WiTh YeArS & YeArS

JCJuly 19, 2022

Get ready for the best hour of your day. A class soundtracked by the beautiful Years & Years. What more could you ask for? MUSIC FOCUS: Years & Year... Read More...

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SiMiLeS & mEtApHoRs WiTh bMtH, SiGriD, TaTe McRaE & mOrE

JCJune 10, 2022

Here's a selection, not just of our favourite songs of the year, but of our favourite similes and metaphors EVER! If you're looking to finetune your creativ... Read More...

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gLaStOnBuRy & wRiTiNg WiTh aTTiTuDe

JCMarch 21, 2022

Examiners love students who write with personality and passion. Read the question (in orange) and response (in green) below, then have a go at writing about your favourite festival or rock/pop/metal artist. ‘Festivals are dangerous places. These ... Read More...

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BiLLiE EiLiSh & MeTaPhOrS

JCMarch 15, 2022

Unbelievably, Billie Eilish's 'Ocean Eyes' song is now more than half a decade old! But it remains as fresh-sounding and relevant as ever... TASK 1 Read ... Read More...

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