Sound + Vision

A concise expert-led appraisal of 2025’s best film, music and television — trends, standout works and what to expect in 2026.

Why Spotify Wrapped became an annual cultural moment. How data, design and social sharing shape identity, community and modern creative marketing.

Discover A Winter’s Song, the first English-language romantic comedy filmed in Armenia. Edgar Damatian shares how heritage, music and family shape this warm, culturally rich film.

A concise review of 2025’s cultural shift toward authenticity, IRL experiences, messy aesthetics and what creatives and brands should take from it.

Soho House has confirmed plans to return to Melbourne with a likely 2028 opening. What this means for film, music, media and design professionals.

How Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos reframes Afrobeats and cultural pride through a sold-out Tottenham show and Karam Gill’s UK roots.

How Saturday Night Fever turned disco into a cultural force, sparked fashion and dance trends, suffered a backlash, and still shapes modern dance music.

Why defaulting to stock or royalty-free music costs artists, culture and the future of film sound, plus practical alternatives for creative teams.

A 400-word guide to London’s independent film and music scene: festivals, venues, collaborations and how emerging talent finds space to grow.

From slave ships to stadiums: how African diaspora music forged jazz, blues, reggae, hip-hop and today’s Afrobeats, and why preserving its story matters.