Why It Concerns Me When You Say You’re a Little Bit OCD
Checking my closet for a murder weapon. Hiding my laptop, phone & keys from myself in case I call someone, write something offensive or get out of the house during the middle of the night....
View ArticleRickrolling: The Best Thing There Is
It began in the days of the Nokia 360, when unironically texting the words 'OMFG BBZ I CNNT W8 2 C U WUBU2?!?!? XXXXXXX' to a friend was completely socially acceptable, when the need for a pink stripe...
View Article10 Reasons To Love Autumn
As much as many of us would love to live in a perpetual state of Summer, it does have to come to an end eventually. To help you survive the transition, and to keep you excited over the next couple of...
View ArticleCreating True Intimacy in the Digital Age: Why I Left Facebook
For the last few weeks, I’ve been trying to decide whether I should go back on Facebook. I’ve been happily away from the social network for two years but from a professional standpoint, being on...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘Dexter Is Dead’ by Jeff Lindsay
Dearly beloved Dexter has been caught. Not for his own crimes, mind you, but for murders he did not commit. In fact, it appears that he has been framed, as all manner of things go wrong following his...
View ArticleSong Review: ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’ by Amber Leaves
Amber Leaves' new track 'This Ain't A Love Song' has an 80s feel to it and Chesney Jefferson's vocals will remind you of Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley. The mellow, soulful beginning lures you in with...
View ArticleDoctor Who: The Witch’s Familiar
The Witch’s Familiar, along with its first part The Magician’s Apprentice, may be an atypical series opener, but it’s definitely Doctor Who at its best. Series 9 has gotten of to a unique and wonderful...
View ArticleWhat I Learned When My Austrian Friend Moved In
Before that week, I’d only stayed over at my friend’s place once. Every other time, we were perfectly polished and groomed. Believe me when I say, it doesn’t take long for that armour to crack. And I...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘Dollbaby’ by Laura Lane McNeal
Dollbaby beautifully illustrates the topic of race through the eyes of an unbiased youth. The narrative flows like a good glass of whiskey – smooth and warm. The phonetic dialogue is a lovely tough...
View Article10 Misconceptions About Being Gay or Lesbian
Gay sexuality is as diverse as straight sexuality. Some gays are sexually promiscuous while others are sexually monogamous. Some party hard and some prefer to stay home and read books. Promiscuity and...
View ArticleThe ‘Inside of My Mind’ Project: When Things Go Right
I wrote my first article on the Inside of My Mind back in May. This was when I was at one of the lowest points I have been at for a long time. But the drugs, the therapy and my environment have all...
View Article10 Things I Wish I Could Tell My University Self
I had a horrendous time at university. It hurts me that most people tell my that it was the best days of their lives and how they made friends for life because it makes me feel like such a failure. I'm...
View ArticleSchizophrenia Awareness Week 2015: Challenging the Stereotypes
For Schizophrenia Awareness Week 2015, Rethink Mental Illness have conducted a survey of over 1000 people with schizophrenia and their carers. Results show the shocking impact that long waiting times...
View ArticleDoctor Who: Before the Flood
Things were looking grim at the end of last week's episode but, just when I thought I had a handle on where it was going next, Doctor Who surprised me yet again. The post Doctor Who: Before the Flood...
View ArticleAn Evening with Nick Frost
The second floor of Waterstones in Liverpool One was almost at busting point with eager sci-fi and Cornetto fans on Saturday night. The sell-out book tour was to support well-known actor Nick Frost's...
View ArticleWhy There’s Nothing Guilty About Guilty Pleasures
Guilty pleasures: we all have things that we like but pretend not to. Our genuine enthusiasm is hidden under a veil of mild enjoyment and we can only enjoy these things when we do so "ironically"....
View Article10 Reasons I’d Rather Be an American
Imagine, just setting off and not reaching the other side of the country for 4 or 5 days. That would be lovely. Wind in your hair, sunglasses on, coffee in hand. Bit of a difference driving Lands End...
View ArticleOCD Awareness Week: Finding Light in Times of Darkness
It's OCD Awareness Week, and we at CultNoise are determined to bring our readers all of the information, advice and encouragement we can. First up, the story of CultNoise and it's link to OCD. The post...
View Article100 Books To Read Before You Die: Wuthering Heights
The story fixates around the mystery character of Heathcliff, as he returns to the book educated, richer and set to get revenge on the two families who he believes to have ruined his life, whilst still...
View ArticleBook Review: ‘Vanishing Games’ by Roger Hobbs
Vanishing Games provides an interesting viewpoint from the criminal perspective. The amount of research that went into the story is evident in the details and the facts presented throughout, which make...
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