Student Rag Issue 31 Glasgow

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CONTENTS

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TREND SETTER

Spring fashion..............6-12

ROYAL BLOOD King Nun interview............14

WHO WHAT AND WHERE Autumn in the city.........16-20

YOUNG PUPS ON PARADE Dogtooth interview............22

BARE NECESSITIES Must-have student items....24-25

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING Estrons interview..........28-30

FUNNY GIRL Susan Riddell interview....32-34

IN DEMAND Desiree Akhavan interview..36-38

SOFIA SO GOOD Autumn travel..............42-43

KICKING UP A STINK Our guide to smelly bodies.46-47

WORD SMITH Poetry for the masses......48-49

WHATEVER NEXT Coming soon to you.........50-51

BIT OF A DIVE Hunter & the Bear..........54-56

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FALL INTO PLACE Autumn beauty tips.........60-62

Editor Debbie McInnes. glasgow@student-rag.co.uk Design Calvin Douglas.

Contributors Luke Hawkins, Hannah Ahmed, Mireille C Crocco, Susie Daniels.

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ANIMAL PRINT

ANIMAL prints were a roaring success on the Autumn catwalks. Victoria Beckham, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Balenciaga and Tom Ford released their innner animal to rave reviews.

Leopard, snake and zebra prints (not genuine, obvs!) have made a resurgence thanks to Rhi Rhi and Ms Hadid.

Feeling especially bold? Why not go head to toe in animal print turning your campus into a safari zone? For the less adventurous, just opt for a simple accessory such as sunglasses, espadrilles or a beret to finish off a plain coloured outfit. HANNAH AHMED guides you through...

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SHINY, happy models were shimmering whilst pouting, wearing holograph, glitter, sequin and sparkle for an evening fashion glow. The holographic look is an edgy yet elegant way to be noticed like a little beam of energy on a night out!

Fendi featured their own take on the vinyl raincoat dragging festival attire through to the colder months - at least you get your money’s worth!

Fancy focussing on accent pieces?

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CHECK MATE GINGHAM, tartan, dogtooth – if check is good enough for the nineties hit movie ‘Clueless’ then it’s good enough for us.

Versace’s runway featured a multitude of checked print looks that would make Cher Horowitz glow with pride.

If the 90s vibe is what you’re after then, for starters, invest in a checked blazer. Pair with a matching checked skirt or a pair of flares and you’re on your way to recreating the look.

A checked mini dress or pinafore coupled with a simple long-sleeved top, tights and faux fur coat will keep you both chic and warm this Winter.

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KING NUN singer, guitarist and song-writer Theo Polyzoides talks to SUSIE DANIELS about the ridiculousness of faith, his favourite gig venue and the fact that he’s part minotaur...

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YOU have the coolest name –Theo Polyzoides. It should be ‘The Polyzoides’, a Greek mythological monster…

Thanks! (laughs) That’s the beauty of a phone interview. You can’t see that I’m half minotaur!

I’m Greek on my dad’s side. My grandfather was born in Alexandria in Egpyt and my family are very Greek and all very clever – surgeons, doctors and judges.

WHAT music did you listen to growing up?

AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue. Particularly the live video versions hearing the crowds screaming.

It was so different from what I was hearing on the radio.

There was something it touched and led me to Velvet Underground and The White Stripes.

That music sounded unproduced.

If you take all the mess and chaos and find a way to produce the music so it’s audible, clear but keep the energy, that’s what I wanted to do.

YOUR old Facebook page is ‘Theo Fuk Polzoides’. Is that your middle name?

I can’t even remember doing that but it’s out there and there’s nothing I can do about it. fourteen

HOW did the band get together?

The three of us knew each other in school and we met a mate of a mate.

HOW did you come up with the band name. Was it simply a brainstorming exercise?

It’s really lame! In different interviews I say different things.

It was a Facebook group chat and our drummer and bassist were sounding words that gave enough weight to be in a rock band. I didn’t like it at first.

DID you consider further education?

It was always no to uni or college. When we got into King Nun we decided we would be vagabonds if not musicians. Nothing could stop us!

DID you have support from your parents leaving education to pursue music?

My parents have split up. One was supportive and one was not supportive at all, (laughs) I’d rather not say which was which.

The one that wasn’t supportive was until my first single came out. Now they’re both supportive!

DID the split influence your song-writing?

I know that there’s a particular thread that’s always been there maybe from some kind of melancholy. It’s not

like a particularly negative thing. I have a theory that when people want to become artists they want to perfectly capture a feeling in one song. It’s a beautiful thing and half of it is nostalgic. One day I’ll get the song for it.

IS there a Holy Grail venue or gig to play?

For me, for some reason the Hammersmith Apollo in London. I’ve always wanted to go and I’ve walked past it and thought that.

I honestly don’t know that much about venues in the world. I didn’t go to gigs as a kid.

WHAT was your process for writing Chinese Medicine?

The song is kind of a question of faith and trying to understand what faith’s about.

In my town of Richmond in London this old man was in serious trouble after he fell over and I helped him and called an ambulance.

His wife was really disturbed by this and I was talking to her and I thought that it was nice that there is some sort of belief system you can turn to.

I really hoped that woman would find something like that but at the same time I can’t shake how ridiculous faith is.

You (we) question things growing up.

It can’t help to get more interested.

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WADING through boozed-up locals clogging up Glasgow parks may not exactly be a new experience for many of us – but at least this way someone makes a coin out of it.

The outdoor-but-mostly-indoor drinking extravaganza that is Oktoberfest brings beer, massive sausages and ill-advised costumes to the southside of the city for five days in October.

The event’s official website boasts of the possibility of spotting men in Lederhosen and Dirndl – I know, right – as well as uplifting music from a proper Oompa band and a handful of surprises to keep the tented party going.

Helpfully, the website also provides a list of songs to learn for those who take their drinking and singing seriously.

And if you glug just enough of the specially-brewed Bavarian ale then you might even be tempted to shell out a further £29 on costume hire for

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Festival of the Dead “FESTIVAL of the Dead infuses elements of carnival, circus, theatre and unadulterated partying to bring you a fiesta like no other.

“Carnival pageantry, giant skull processions, acrobats, dancers and beautiful decorative art & costumes.”

None the wiser? No, us neither.

But what we do know is that Festival of the Dead is a riotously colourful party that mixes burlesque, face painting and fire breathing set to a house/garage musical backdrop.

Face painting costs extra, so best

overdo the makeup before you catch the bus into town. o FESTIVAL of the Dead comes to the o2 Academy on October 19.

Also at Edinburgh Usher Hall on September 29.

AUTUMN IN THE CITY SUSIE DANIELS’ GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN GLASGOW & EDINBURGH

Bridget Jones’s Diary With Live Orchestra EVER sat munching a sharing bag of Doritos watching Bridget Jones’s Diary for the 43rd time and mused over what could possibly improve your movie experience?

Of course you have – well, here’s you answer.

The “defining film of the turn of the millennium”* is set to tour the country accompanied by a live orchestra supplied soundtrack as you follow the ups and downs (keep it clean!) of Renee Zellwegger’s roller-coaster love life.

Think Aretha Franklin’s ’Respect’, Gabrielle’s “Out of Reach’ and “Have You Met Miss Jones’

by Robbie Williams.

The tour will bring to life the film’s renowned score as never

before with a 60-piece orchestra, whilst the film will be presented in HD via a huge screen. Which begs the question: how big does that make Bridget’s bum? * according to the website.

NOW, being scared out of your wits isn’t for everyone. Me, for example.

But there’s a large group of people out there who will gladly pay good money to be subjected to all manner of terrifying experiences in the name of entertainment.

Luckily for those freaks/fear aficionados, Glasgow Horror Festival returns this year to offer its ghoulish

o BRIDGET Jones’s Diary is on at the Royal Concert Hall on November 2. Also on at Edinburgh Usher Hall on November 3.

Glasgow Horror Festival audience a selection of classic movies from the genre as well as live shows, meet & greets and a ‘scare room’, among other attractions.

Demonic burlesque performer Roxy Sparks’ performance involves a possessed nun, fire breathing, whips and chains. The event has ex-

panded to take place over the whole weekend before Halloween – mainly at the Classic Grand – as Glasgow looks to position itself as an even scarier version of itself! o THE Glasgow Horror Festival takes place on October 27-28.

Resonate Total Gaming BAFTA-led Young Designer workshops at Resonate Total Gaming allows visitors and aspiring gamers the opportunity to learn from the best gamers in the industry.

So one day your nocturnal or weekend addiction can become more than just an obsession (though if your eyes are bloodshot right now, I’m not sure how much more it can go?)

The eSports arena offers a gaming tournament, there’s an interactive main stage and YouTube celebritiy sensations

including Syndicate will be there for meet and greets.

Even more addicted than you realised? (the first sign is your fingers are twitching when you read this ‘cos it’s taking you away from precious gaming time). There will be a Syndicate Original booth selling exclusive show merchandise for those of you who want to advertise Mr Syndicate’s stuff for free. o RESONATE Total Gaming is on October 19-21 at the SEC Glasgow. seventeen

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Fame the Musical ASK anyone you know over the age of 40 about the original Fame TV show and within seconds you’ll be drowning in happy tears of nostalgia.

But unlike power ballads, bricksized mobile phones and questionable fashion trends, this is one throwback that you’ll be glad to welcome into the 21st century.

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and paste to follow. Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life.

This bittersweet but uplifting triumph of a show explores the issues that confront many young people today: prejudice, identity, pride, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance.

Couldn’t have put it better myself! o FAME is on at the King’s Theatre from October 23-27.

Edinburgh Cocktail Week LONG gone are the days of tipping a splash of lemonade into a pint tumbler of vodka and declaring yourself an ace mixologist.

The science of making cocktails has come on in leaps and bounds in recent times as modern methods take the mixing of alcohol with fruity flavours into an exciting new dimension.

Aye, right!

Pseudo-science aside, we all love a good cocktail on a night out and to this end Edinburgh Cocktail Week offers up a full seven-day programme to satisfy your lust for the stuff.

Centred on the Cocktail Village at Festival Square, the festival reaches out into over 80 bars throughout the capital, with weekday wristband passes starting at £6.

Throughout the week there will also be a program of events & parties across the city as brands and bars collaborate to host exclusive events for wristband-holders.

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and some fancy cocktail flairing as brand ambassadors and mixologists unite to shake, stir & strain a repertoire of creative cocktails.

o EDINBURGH Cocktail Week is based at Festival Square and runs at various venues from October 15-21.

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8:30pm The Saturday Show 9:00pm Susie McCabe – Domestic Disaster 8:30pm Red Raw 8:30pm BBC Comedy Presents 8:30pm The Thursday Show 8:30pm The Friday Show

8:30pm The Saturday Show 9:00pm Chris Ramsey Live: Just Happy to get Out of the House Tour 4:40pm Chris Ramsey Live: Just Happy to get Out of the House Tour 8.00pm Gary Delaney: Gagster’s Paradise 8:30pm Red Raw 8:30pm Harry and Chris Save the World 8:30pm The Thursday Show 8:30pm The Friday Show

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Samhuinn Fire Festival

IT’S like a live scene from C S Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, heralding the changing of the seasons on the cobbled Royal Mile.

The Samhuinn Fire Festival is basically a celebration of ‘out with the Summer and in with the Winter’ which coincides with Halloween, meaning that if you didn’t already have an excuse to dress up you do now!

The torchlit performance along the Royal Mile includes wild drumming, acrobatics, fire-dancing and the sight of beautifully intricate costumes worn by dozens acting out battles between the forces of Summer and Winter.

The festival is put on by the volunteer-run Beltane Fire Society so show your appreciation and bring some change for the bucket shakers! o Samuinn Fire Festival is on October 31 at 9pm in the Royal Mile. Free

The Proclaimers THEY’RE Doctor Who’s (10th one, David Tenant) ‘favourite band of all time’ and for a travelling timelord that’s a lot of time available to think about it!

Scotland’s favourite musical twins return to the stage with their catchy Caledonian anthems.

The multi-award winning brothers have carved a niche where their pop ditties transcend musical trends with their sing-along raucousness entertaining fans everywhere.

The only time I ever saw them play live was the second last year at T in

the Park’s mud mayhem. I escaped a torrential downpour by wandering into the King Tut’s tent where The Proclaimers were giving it laldy on stage.

Everyone in the tent – fan or not – was belting out lyrics to their songs that always sound proudly Scottish.

Wouldn’t have thought it but genuinely one of the best gigs I’ve had the pleasure of attending! o The Proclaimers play The Edinburgh Playhouse on November 9 and 10.

Museum Late: Rip It Up

NIGHT at the Museum anyone? Slightly different from the 2006 film as a mummified pharaoh, the first female aviator or tyrannosaurus rex don’t come to life and wreak havoc in Scotland’s most exciting museum.

But don’t let that put you off.

There’s live music, bars and themed activities along with the chance to explore the museum after dark and feel a bit exclusive and relaxed knowing there’s no kids and you can drink, drink (yes, it’s written twice) at the museum!

Just remember, if you could swear some artefacts and exhibits moved from where they were when you glanced over a few seconds ago, you’re probably just imaginging it...or are you? o Museum Late: Rip It Up takes place at the National Museum of Scotland on November 16 at 7pm. Tickets £10 or £18 if you want to explore the exhibition.

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INTERVIEW WHAT made you decide to get involved in Music Connects?

CRAIG We play lots of gigs for mental health and social issues charities, we especially try to look at raising awareness for teenage and young adult help groups, Social Bite, Shelter and The Teenage Cancer Trust are a few we have been involved with, so delighted to be playing for Turning Point Scotland.

WHAT can people expect from you musically on the night if they’ve not seen you live before?

CRAIG People probably know us more for playing covers, but we have been playing our own material for a while now.

CAN’T be easy to try and make a go of a career in the music industry. What are the challenges you have overcome so far?

ROBERT Our age has been a problem at times, more now as we try to break into the Glasgow band scene. There’s lots of great bands out there so the competition for festivals and bigger gigs is very strong.

JOHN At the beginning it was hard to be taken seriously as we were only 10,11 and 13 years old.

WAS there any particular moment growing up when you thought, ‘that’s it, I want to get into music, join a band and make a go of it?’

CRAIG From as young as 4/5 years old, I think this is what I wanted to do, started playing bass about that age, loved listening to music and trying to learn the songs.

JOHN Listening to Noel Gallagher led me to ask for a guitar for my 10th birthday, that’s been it since.

ROBERT I had been in a few bands before but not going anywhere, as soon as I joined Dogtooth and bonded with Craig and John was the moment I realised we could go somewhere, still a long way to go yet but hope to make it a career.

WHAT’S the moment you thought ‘Wow, I can’t believe this is happening. Look at us now!’

CRAIG The EP launch at HMV was pretty special and selling out our own gig at the o2 ABC was great, and of course playing the Barrowlands.

ROBERT There has been a few; playing the Barras, EP launch, selling out o2 ABC twice.

A LOT of people Turning Point Scotland supports use music to forget about everyday hassles or negative past experiences. What does being in a band and playing live mean to you guys?

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LEADING social care charity Turning Point Scotland is highlighting the work the organisation is doing around homelessness with a night of music and comedy.

Although the evening is about giving people a good time, the underlying message highlights a serious issue; people affected by homelessness are valued members of society, have a right to a home and deserve the same opportunities most of us take for granted.

The inaugural Music Connects 2018 takes place on September 19 at The Ferry, Anderston Quay, Glasgow and will feature Dogtooth.

With their music a mix of indie/early Mod/punk influences they are: Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals: John Hewitson. Bass Guitar: Craig Morrison Drums/ Backing Vocals: Robert Lang.

Dogtooth sink their teeth into homelessness

off each other really well, I love playing live and love discovering other bands out there.

I hated school with a passion but music helped me escape. If our music helps someone thats a result for me.

ROBERT Playing live is amazing, being so close as mates makes it even better and you can escape for a short time from any worries you might have.

DO you find being on stage and playing live gives you more confidence and self-belief?

CRAIG It gives you confidence doing

something you enjoy so much.

ROBERT Yes, there’s nothing better than playing live where everything is just right, it can leave you buzzing for days.

ANY lessons you have learned along the way you could pass on to other aspiring musicians?

CRAIG Practice, enjoy what you are doing, and listen to advice from people you respect who are trying to help you.

ROBERT Don’t worry about what other people are doing.

JOHN Gig as often as you can.

Birthday Cards FOR many of you, your first year of college or university may be the first time you experience a birthday without your family.

So, it will definitely boost your popularity to be the kind of person who has everyone in the flat sign a card when it’s someone’s birthday.

Having a few generic birthday

Cards Against Humanity IF you are moving away for college or uni, you may be one of countless students terrified about the prospect of having to make new friends.

A great way to break the ice with your new flatmates, is a game like Cards Against Humanity.

This card game is essentially a short form version of Mad Libs, but a bit more inappropriate and mildly offensive.

It is a great way to let down your guard around new people, and hopefully make it easier to become friends.

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cards will save you having to worry about popping out to buy one - especially helpful if you have forgotten anyone’s big day.

Alternatively you could attempt to fashion a card from the ‘ingredients’ you clearly won’t have lying around in the flat.

My advice? Go buy a job lot.

Speakers SPEAKERS are an absolute must.

Sure, you could use a laptop or even a phone, but nothing beats a portable speaker.

A wireless one is also essential as it means you can take them with you wherever you need them; your flat’s kitchen, your

bathroom, bedroom and friends’ flats.

There is also the added bonus of being the one who’s phone is automatically connected to the speakers, as it gives you the ultimate power control of the playlists so you can veto any naff suggestions!

Rubber Gloves THOSE of you who’ve seen Fight Club will have every right to have developed a deep-seated mistrust of rubber gloves (thanks, Brad Pitt!).

But in real life loading up on these bad boys is a complete no-brainer.

One of those things you never really think of buying but when you need them, you really need them.

At college or uni there will inevitably be a time when you clean something up that you really really won’t want to touch.

Other situations where gloves would be very useful is when you inevitably dye your hair a neon colour as you are no longer have parents telling you not to.

Steel Straws THIS item is great for both you and the planet.

Due to many restaurant and clubs banning plastic straws, with good reason I might add, many of us have had to make do with paper straws that slowly dissolve in both your drink and your mouth.

How delicious!

So, to combat this, now is a great time to invest in a few reusable steel straws Nothing will make you more popular than when you pull out a packet of these while out for dinner.

Except of course if you offer to pay the bill!

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INTERVIEW WELSH ALT-ROCK band Estrons caused quite a sensation for a number of reasons last year.

But it’s the dizzying heights their music’s reaching and the build-up surrounding the release of their debut album ‘You Say I’m Too Much, I Say You’re Not Enough’ that will get their fans talking.

SUSIE DANIELS chats to lead singer Tali Kallstrom about Glasgow Kisses, #MeToo and Misconceptions…

YOU’RE walking round in a circle while singing for the duration of the Lilac video. It made me feel dizzy just watching you. What was it like doing it? (laughs) I was really, really, really dizzy! The video for Lilac is uncut and done in one take late at night down a back street in Cardiff.

An Ed Sheeran concert had just finished so we had to make it fast before the streets got really busy with everyone coming out!

DID it inspire you knowing that while you’re filming a massive artist down the street is selling out huge concerts?

I went to go and see Ed Sheeran at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff and he’d sold out four nights in a row.

Two weeks before I went to see Beyonce and JayZ and they didn’t sell out. I’m a big Beyonce fan.

Obviously you’re aiming to to appeal to the masses. It must feel amazing! I’m never going to get my expectations up or down about how big we could get. Being that big you must feel so disconnected.

The stage I play on I get to talk to people after the show.

The work up to being big is the most rewarding. Getting a helicopter to ride you into a gig and then leave can’t be as rewarding!

YOU’RE supporting nineties band Garbage whose 1995 debut album had an incred-

ible track list and was massive when it was released. Were you a fan and where did your punk influence come from?

It’s strange. I didn’t really grow up listening to a lot of punk. Garbage has always been a presence though.

It didn’t really directly inspire me it was sort of an accident. It just got (the music) faster and faster and faster.

I listen to a lot of r n b and grew up listening to jazz in the house. [Guitarist] Khodri likes alt-rock.

Powerful women inspire me and so do powerful men. Missy Elliot’s one I can think of. When you listen to our album it’s quite eclectic and there are different styles of music.

WHEN did you get into music?

I’ve been singing since I was a baby! I know it sounds silly. I’m named after Talia from the Welsh tale of a baby who was floating down a river.

My mum took six weeks to decide what to call me so I was just called ‘baby’ when I was born (laughs).

My first gig was when I was four. My little audience was my mum’s friends telling me I was good after I performed.

I played percussion in an African beat band when I was five years old and played the violin from the age of five to 10 years old. I was always more interested in dance and the way I presented myself.

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MOST music is written to be listened to but is it fair to say in a punk-style some of your music screams ‘listen to me’?

I think the faster songs I never try and write lyrics to because they sound good.

With the slower songs when I was singing them on stage I get tear-eyed or angry with the feisty songs. It’s because I’m feeling it.

LILAC came about following an encounter with a girl you saw crying in the street and you wrongly assumed she was crying about something silly like a boyfriend tiff

or not getting her own way but it transpired her dad was terminally ill with cancer. Do misconceptions and wrong assumptions upset you?

Yeah, things like, it’s the classic thing about the girl in the band, when I walk in someone will ask, ‘where’s the singer?’

I had red hair and then dyed it blonde and someone said to me ‘Talia, people aren’t going to connect with you any more’.

It’s annoying when you find out you’ve got misconceptions and assumptions yourself.

When someone’s been drinking and is upset you can assume, ‘she probably drank her emotions’. I get things like ‘she’s self obsessed’ about me all the time.

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I have experienced and been outspoken about a male musician who I was touring with last year (former Mansun frontman Paul Draper).

I pulled out of that tour and mentioned it on Estrons’ Facebook page.

Women feel quite pressured into doing things.

It’s difficult but the entertainment industry is not the only one where people are using their sexual prowess to get ahead.

There are some positive things about the #Metoo campaign although on the flip side of it some men are now afraid to ask women out.

None of what’s been going on or has been revealed about people being sexually harassed surprises me.

YOU had Glasgow Kisses published last year. What’s it about?

It’s about commitment, phobia, being scared to get hurt and shutting yourself off. I often feel like a massive commitment-phobe.

It’s when you get rejected and you have an experience with someone else and you are completely emotionally unavailable.

I’ve made this mistake again and again.

MANY music artists struggle with relationships due to work pressure and touring. What about you?

I’ve seen every relationship in every band member I know break down because of this. We still try.

I sat with a guy last night and told him I don’t have the emotional space for anything else.

It takes weeks and weeks to mix music and for the whole song process. If someone asks me out I say, ‘maybe in two weeks’.

In your teens and twenties you can go through so many wrong relationships. My mum used to say to me, ‘you need to not jump on the wrong bus Tali’.

I have a two year-old son who I had quite young and though I’ve juggled twenty-nine

a lot I don’t find it too hard. I’ve got support from my son’s dad so I’m lucky.

WHAT else would you have done if the band or music hadn’t worked out for you?

I left university to do the band. I was studying English Language, Philosophy and Italian at Cardiff University and it was a one hour journey each day from Swansea while also working and playing in the band.

It always gets stressful. I got stressed making a teaser video for Lilac. The key to your own success is how much you put into it.

If I hadn’t done the band I was considering a job in speech therapy or something to do with linguistics.

If the band hadn’t happened I wouldn’t have been sad though as I wasn’t enjoying that course so I was going to study something like creative writing.

I’ve always wanted to be a writer and was going to work on a Masters in journalism and write a novel and be a stand-up comedian.

YOU have a very optimistic outlook on life even if relationships haven’t quite gone your way. Who’s been your influence?

I was raised liberally by a single mum and with my half sister we moved around a lot.

My mum was like my friend and we used to go to gigs all the time. She was very left wing and I’m very open-minded as a result.

IS there a song you write that still hits a raw nerve with you?

There is a song. It’s called Strangers and is the third song on the debut album. It’s probably the most honest as it’s confessing that behind that farce there’s a real human being there.

It’s asking ‘am I in the right place to care for someone and treat them well?’

There’s a lot of confessions. It’s saying ‘if you’re unable to feel emotionally stable you break people’s hearts.’

I hurt myself a lot by hurting others.

I got goosebumps when I listened to it recently.

WHO designed the cool artwork for your debut album cover?

Nick Steinhardt (LA album designer).

He’s done lots of cool stuff for artists like Britney Spears and Selena Gomez.

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One side is a child splashing water on their face and the other is a volcano erupting but it’s not obvious right away and plays with your eyes. It’s a lot about push and pull, fire and water and opposites.

YOU’RE a singer-songwriter, does it bother you that singers like Britney aren’t the real deal?

I grew up listening to her music and she still performs them. The pressure to be thin, and watch what you eat, it must be really hard when you’re being styled and told what to eat and do. I don’t envy them.

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I SAW your sketch, ‘Ditch the dry shampoo’. Is it something you use and would you recommend it?

I do use it too much! Watch what you’re doing. It can get addictive. I’m really jealous of girls who can wash their hair every day.

I don’t have the energy to do that so I crack open the shampoo.

ARE you one of these people where it’s an effort to look good for all your gigs or do you take it in your stride?

I kind of like to dress down. I’ve never gone on stage and glammed up.

I wore my hair down once and blow dried it to look nice and it was a bad gig so I was superstitious and didn’t

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do it again. I wore a top last year at the Fringe and that was a bad gig and I’ve never worn it again.

Comedians are very superstitious people!

I usually wear a hoodie and denims. My (comedienne) friends like to get glammed up.

YOU’VE previously done a haiku in an interview. Could you do a limerick for Student Rag? There once was a girl named Susan, Who liked to go out and go boozin’, She’s doing the Fringe, So now she can’t binge (I better watch my rhyming), She now spends a lot more time snoozin’.

DO you carry a notebook at all times for sketch ideas and do you find yourself over-analysing situations?

The ideas just kind of come to me and I put them in my Notes on my phone.

I’ve got a writing pad to work them out.

I woke up the other day there and you know how your foot falls asleep, I was thinking of the word, ‘comatoes’. (laughs).

You can make a one-liner of that though that kind of comedy I don’t do.

I have used my friends and life (as material) on stage but friends don’t get paranoid about that though the weird thing is I don’t let them come and see me perform or I’ll get nervous.

So they probably think I’m talking about them.

WHERE and what did you study? Was it scary to leave that and go into comedy?

I did Beauty Therapy but once I started that I didn’t want to do it.

At 19 years old I went to Glasgow Uni and studied English Literature.

I lasted a month and I hated it.

Everybody was like, what the

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SCOTTISH COMEDIENNE Susan Riddell appears to live like an eternal student using dry shampoo for a quick hair ‘wash’ before she pulls on her comfortable hoodie and denims to walk on stage.

Her first writing stint was as a comedy food columnist for a university newspaper but thanks to regular stints on Des Clarke’s radio comedy quiz show ‘Breaking the News’ and writing and performing in Scottish comedy spoof cop show Scot Squad, the former student’s ‘doggin’ uni days are well and truly over.

Susan chats to SUSIE DANIELS… hell are you doing?’ When I stopped going I was effectively ‘doggin’ uni. I was freaking out and just going for coffees in the west end instead of going to lectures.

Eventually the uni contacted my mum so I got caught doggin uni which is stupid because I was there of my own accord!

Five years later I did English at Strathclyde Uni and loved it. I was a wee bit overwhelmed and wasn’t ready before.

At Strathclyde, as part of my course I did a year in Australia and took creative writing and started writing the first chapter of a novel.

I wrote a funny food review for the student paper and when I came back I entered a Harper Collins short story competition.

They really liked it and asked to see more I’d written but it didn’t go anywhere.

I realised I was good and then I was writing a column for the Daily Record and entered the BBC writers’ room Fast and Funny. I performed in sketches and thought, ‘I’ll give it a bash’.

YOU star on the radio comedy quiz show Breaking the News hosted by comedian Des Clarke.

What’s that like?

It’s really nice. Everyone gets their turn to talk so I really enjoyed it.

Two days before the show you get all the topics and news we’re going to discuss so you can write down ideas.

It’s a good writing experience. It’s always a lovely audience and Des is so quick at anything you give him. He bounces off you and it’s so spontaneous! thirty-three

WHO do you admire most in comedy and who did you watch growing up?

I wasn’t the biggest fan of stand-up.

I liked French and Saunders but I was more into sitcoms like Tina Fey in 30 Rock and Kath and Kim which is now on Netflix.

YOU worked on Scot Squad writing and performing. Which did you prefer?

In Scot Squad I played a wee part in the last series and in this series I’m writing for them.

It’s really exciting and you don’t know what they’re going to do with it. I’m more excited writing than performing.

Scot Squad is improvised so I’ll write an outline of an episode and then they cast it.

It’s quite a cool thing to be part of. It pays better than stand-up!

YOU were paired in August with the Comedy Unit for the Scottish Comedy Writers room programme.

What’s that about?

They picked 12 Scottish comedians and writers and whittled it down to four to work with production companies.

We’re working on a script to develop Urban west

by December. You could develop something and it comes out or it doesn’t. If it sounds good enough and someone buys it then wooo. Fingers crossed!

IS there an ideal decade you would have liked to have been a comedienne in?

I’m quite happy with this decade. It’s

WHAT’S the best thing about doing comedy?

I just enjoy that you come up with a funny idea and people think it’s funny with you or they don’t.

I like the immediacy and you just start building on your ideas. I enjoy the writing side of it.

a lot more of a fair playground. In the eighties I’d probably have crumbled.

I read somewhere that at Jo Brand’s first ever gig she did this guy shouted ‘fat c*nt’ repeatedly.

I suppose it could happen now but the audience police each other now.

In the eighties there probably was a thinking a woman shouldn’t be there.

WHAT’S your advice for budding female comediennes who may lack confidence?

Just give it a bash. Once you realise it’s not the end of the world when it doesn’t go so well it’s not that bad.

It’s quite a liberating experience.

Don’t expect to make a lot of money out of it.

WHAT’S your next dream writing role?

I’d like to collaborate in a sitcom. I think the last female-led Scottish sitcom was Karen Dunbar over ten years ago. (laughs). A wee one hour sitcom on Netflix wouldn’t hurt…

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HOEVER told you ‘I want doesn’t get’ is clearly wrong.

Though even if they weren’t wrong, no one would dare tell Desiree Akhavan she can’t get what she wants.

She stars as a bisexual in her new Channel 4 TV series and her character Leila appears to also get what she wants in life.

Leila wants a relationship with a woman. She gets it. But now she wants to try something she’s never had before…with a man.

It’s a bit taboo in Leila’s mind, like a forbidden fruit.

Once you’ve tried one fruit should you be picking from another tree? The trees are all there, is the torture in Leila’s mind.

It’s also in the mind of director, actor, producer, co-writer (with long-term collaborator Cecilia Frugiuele) of The Bisexual, Desiree, who knew exactly what she wanted to say about this topic and how it should be portrayed.

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have a vision you feel suited to wear all of the hats. I wanted to direct this. I wanted to write this.

I wanted to stand behind the authenticity of the story. I was the voice.

“It’s not about me being in charge and wearing all the hats it’s about the quality of the work.

It’s about the humour.”

The Bisexual is an interesting take on British urban life from outwardly confident, flirtatious but chilly New Yorker Leila (Akhavan) who is feeling confused and lost in London having just separated from her girlfriend of ten years and business partner Sadie (Maxine Peake – Three Girls, Funny Cow).

Leila moves out of their shared apartment and rents a room from somewhat pathetic lecturer and novelist Gabe (Brian Gleeson – Hellboy, Phantom Thread) whom she introduces to her lesbian friends whilst doing her best to help him decipher his unreadable girlfriend who happens to also be his student.

Not quite The Odd Couple but very much the odd couple.

Desiree says of Leila’s flirtations: “It’s interesting. I think with the man yeah, Leila’s a flirtatious person.

“With the woman at work, Hammy, she’s very jealous of her. She’s envious of how cool she is, the way she wears her clothes, her beauty, her hair.

“Her relationship with her girlfriend is over and it’s about putting herself out there for the first time.”

The biggest torture in Leila’s mind is explaining to her lesbian friends that she’s bisexual.

She has judged herself before giving her friends the chance to.

New Yorker Desiree, who has been very vocal about being bisexual and coming out at a young age, understands the psyche behind the character.

The American actress/director/writer says: “I personally think it would be fine to talk to friends. I think for someone who’s been a lesbian her whole life it must be hard.

“The person who has the most prejudice is Leila herself. She has a lot of shame around it. We’re not trying to say her friends won’t accept her.

“I never had a backstory for Leila. I wouldn’t do that.

It’s a sexual coming of age story. She fell in love with

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TURNS OUT not every base on sexuality has been covered on television.

So The Bisexual, a new series about a lesbian who turns mental traitor to her sexuality, appears to fit the bill as something current and relatable.

Fresh from winning an award this year at the esteemed

Sundance film festival for her direction in The Miseducation of Cameron Post, film-maker Desiree Akhavan talks to SUSIE DANIELS about her multi-faceted approach to tv and film and discusses the perils of open sexuality in Iran…‑

Desiree in demand this woman really young and they’ve been in a monogamous relationship for ten years.”

So following on from Cucumber, Banana, Tofu, Orange is the New Black and other fruit and colours of sexuality in programmes and films, what makes The Bisexual so different?

Desiree says it’s more the point of view it’s filmed from and the ethnicity that gives it an edge and newness.

And it’s something that in her parents’ native Iran would have meant certain death for portraying or even living life as gay.

She says: “I think this is a show which is honest and diverse. I haven’t seen a story like this before starring two middle-eastern immigrants who are lesbians with its awkward moments and with its great moments.

“It’s not a neat, tidy presentation. It’s not neutered. As television you have to take everything at face value.

“Yeah, I think there’s a gap in representation. I don’t think we’re over-saturated in queer stories.

“I don’t think anyone was surprised by it (The Bisexual) out of my friends and family.

“My brother was born in Iran and my parents moved to New York in the late twenties. I definitely wouldn’t be doing the same things if I was in Iran. eing gay in Iran is punishable by death. I know there’s an underground community but it’s very dangerous.

“It’s not safe for me to go there and I wouldn’t unless there’s a huge political shift. “ Desiree’s first film, Appropriate Be-

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haviour, in 2014, saw her feature as a self-obsessed gay woman in New York leaving a relationship.

Her character tested the water with many short relationships which she tried to hide from her Iranian family.

It’s remarkably similar to her own life where she found it hard to come out to her Iranian parents.

Following the success in the role she was cast in HBO series Girls and things have just got better and better.

In the latest film she directed, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, she won the Grand Jury prize at the Sundance film Festival.

The coming-of-age film, adapted from Emily Danforth’s novel, stars Chloe Grace Moretz.

It’s a meaty role which follows a teenage girl on prom thirty-seven

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night who is caught kissing another girl and sent to a Christian treatment centre, ‘God’s Promise’ where she is subjected to gay conversion therapy along with many others.

‘Pray away the gay’ is the notion behind the camp where no ‘camp’ is allowed.

The filmmaker says: “My second film is a teen comedic film about a lesbian sent to a teenage therapy centre.

“I am the type of person who turns to comedy a lot.

“It’s basically about a girl who kisses a prom queen and is sent to a Christian anti-gay camp.”

Though the movie had a great initial reception in the US it was only available via limited release which Desiree blames on the subject matter of female sexuality. o, in order to positively represent all forms of sexuality in society what does Desiree think of Britain’s equal opportunity monitoring forms where applicants for

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Desiree says: “That kind of thing doesn’t happen in America though we call it ‘affirmative action’.

“I don’t think it’s about just that.

You need to create an atmosphere of sexuality. You can’t be blind.

“If [for example] more women were given opportunities to be promoted it would help.”

And with homophobia still a widespread problem in the USA’s southern states is a more brutal and cringe-worthy approach required like British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen’s take on American homophobia, bigotry and ignorance with his uncomfortable questions to councillors, reality TV stars and campaigners in American satirical series Who is America? that aired on Channel 4 this Summer.

Desiree says: “That particular brand of Sacha Baron Cohen humour is a more aggressive form. I think for better or for worse his subjects are the butt of the jokes.”

THE Bisexual will air on Channel 4 this October.

Get involved in MAS fundraising MENINGITIS Association Scotland encourages all teenagers who congregate in a common room or Halls to be aware that some bacteria can spread by exchanging saliva or spit through coughing or kissing or lengthy contact in close proximity.

MENINGITIS Association Scotland (MAS) was established in 1991 following a tragic event in Eileen McKiernan’s life when her 18-yearold son Lee was fatally struck down by the condition.

Eileen has dedicated her life to raising awareness and charity and started the first Glasgow meningitis support group which has raised over £1million for the development of a vaccine for one strain of the illness.

MAS has also raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the charity, other charities and has supported so many worthwhile causes through fundraising events.

Eileen was awarded an MBE in 2009 for her dedication to MAS. At the end of last year, £4,000 was raised in support of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity (CHAS).

The generous gift helped CHAS fund a neurosurgical endoscope; the first of its kind in a children’s hospital in Scotland.

The endoscope will be used to help children who require surgery to their brain or spine, including children with

brain tumours, cysts and hydrocephalus.Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, Dr Roddy O’Kane said: “Thank you for your donation, which will make a significant difference to the children that we treat.

“The equipment will allow me and my team to perform minimally invasive, more effective and safer surgery which will ultimately lead to a better outcome for all of the children that we treat here.”

15-year-old Ciara Allan from

Islay has been treated at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow since the age of three and is currently receiving treatment for a brain tumour.

Ciara said: “The care I get at the hospital is really special to me. I never give up in my fight against my condition but I can’t do it by myself.

“Thank you for helping my neurosurgeon and everyone in the team get this equipment, which will help lots of children and young people like me who have tumours.”

THERE are many friends and social groups who can get together and get involved – the St Leo’s Walkers group are organising a sponsored trip by ‘a few hardy spirits’ to Mount Olympus in Greece to raise money in aid of Meningitis Association Scotland.

What are you going to do during your holidays – something worthwhile that might make a difference to somebody else’s life?

FOR more information about the Meningitis Association Scotland visit www.menscot.org or call 0141 427 9136. n Mount Olympus

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Ypeople, a registered Scottish charity, supports vulnerable groups and individuals whose lives have been affected by homelessness, care experience, and issues around wellbeing.

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POSITIVE CHANGE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES? Our services: • Supported accommodation, outreach support and access to housing for people affected by homelessness • Counselling and mentoring for young people • Out of school care for primary school aged children

Types of available paid positions: • Support Worker (Level 1, 2, Senior) • Project Worker / Development Worker • Childcare Worker • Childcare Coordinator • Volunteer / Mentoring Coordinator • Youth Counsellor • Office-based roles, such as HR, Finance, Administration …casual and volunteer positions also available!

For more info visit: www.ypeople.org.uk or find us on social media

Ypeople is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland with Company Number SC394447 and is a registered Charity with Charity Number SCO17093, with its registered office at Ypeople Building, 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA.

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WHERE TO STAY IF you are looking for somewhere cheap to stay then the 10 Coins Hostel is worth a try.

Price starts from only £13 a night and it’s just a short metro ride away from the city centre.

If you want a hostel that is more central, then check out Hostel Mostel.

The name rhymes, what more do you want? If a hostel isn’t for you, there are plenty of cheap hotels, many offering discounts if you shop around.

A good option is Hotel Light which also offers free breakfast as well as access to a gym and sauna.

THE KNOWLEDGE Currency: Lev. Conversion rate: £1 = 2.19 Lev. Language: Bulgarian.

Population: 7million Flight time from Edinburgh: 5 hours Time zone: BST + 2 Climate: Mostly Continental – temperature ranges from -5 degrees Celsius in January to 26.5 degrees C in July and August

WHERE TO EAT SOFIA has plenty of places to eat that are delicious and affordable.

For breakfast, you will definitely want to stop by one of Sofia’s many bakeries which l Sputnik Cocktail Bar

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serve tasty, fresh pastries and cakes. Try Café Ma Baker which offers fresh juice, coffee, and plenty of sweet treats.

If you want a casual but enjoyable lunch check out Supa Star.

They offer plenty of scrumptious soups and sandwiches, also catering to vegetarians and vegans.

In the evenings Sputnik Cocktail Bar’s worth a try.

The décor is stunning, but most importantly, the cocktails are top quality, as well as being considerably cheaper than you’re used to.

BY October most of us are desperate for some rays of sunlight but the cost can be off-putting.

The good news is that Bulgaria can easily provide the pleasure of warm weather without burning a whole in your purse or wallet as HANNAH AHMED found out...

USING a low-cost airline like easyJet or Ryanair, you can book a flight to Bulgaria for as little as £30! (though you’ll obvs need a round trip) If you’re a culture vulture then head to the capital, Sofia.

As the largest city in Bulgaria, there is a great variety of things to do. It’s located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain, a popular choice for skiers (more on that later.)

Travelling around is convenient and quick thanks to the well-connected metro system.

A must see is Cathedral Saint Alexandar Nevski.

For a start the architecture is stunning, the interior is beautifully ornate with meticulously detailed paintings and mosaics and did I mention entry is free?!

Historical and archeological

TRAVEL l Sofia

Sofia’s sunny choice enthusiasts won’t want to miss the National Archaeological Museum.

Located in the centre of Sofia, it’s home to numerous collections and exhibitions and covers the culture of tribes who occupied the area right up to the 18th century.

Vitosha Mountain, located right next to the city of Sofia, is a great choice l Sunny Beach

for anyone who enjoys skiing or snowboarding. The snowfall can be pretty variable so visiting in February or March is probably your best bet.

There are plenty of ski resorts, of varying prices. Who said skiing holidays had to cost a fortune?

Bulgaria’s ski resorts are among

the cheapest out there and definitely a snip compared to the French Alps.

Looking for some sun, sand and sea?

The Sunny Beach resort on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast was voted the cheapest beach in Europe.

Known for its beautiful beaches, great nightlife, and low-cost food it competes with resorts such as Magaluf and also offers an array of outdoor entertainment from boat parties and water parks to Jeep safaris so you won’t be bored for one minute.

Highlights include Bulgaria’s first waterpark Action Aqua Park. Entry costs just £13.99 for a whole day spent going on thrilling water slides, and relaxing in the lazy river.

Your money will go a long way in Sunny Beach.

It costs around a mere 70p for a bottle of beer and a pretty decadent meal will only set you back a few pounds.

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Joe Connolly, Ypeople CEO: THE last year has been an important one for Ypeople, and for the people of Scotland.

Culturally, politically and economically we have collectively witnessed massive societal change, which has brought uncertainty and instability.

The largest refugee crisis in our lifetime, the shockwaves of war reverberating through our own country and overseas, and political decisions and appointments that were previously unimaginable, only reinforce to me how important Ypeople’s work is to those people who have been marginalised in our communities amidst such unrest.

Times are tough, and the seas are rough, but Ypeople have weathered similar storms for over 190 years, providing a constant source of support to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our society.

The Scottish charity sector is an exciting and vibrant place to work; charities are often at the cutting edge of research and practice, working creatively and innovatively to find new ways of supporting people to achieve their potential. Ypeople is no different.

We have championed new approaches, and invested in research and learning, to ensure that we are continually developing and improving the support we provide.

‘Ypeople has changed my life’

“I clicked with my Key Worker straight away and knew I could trust her. It wasn’t easy but I eventually started to work through my issues and now I feel really hopeful for my future.”

– Ypeople homelessness supported accommodation service user When describing Ypeople as an organisation, we talk of our people,

rather than our services. In the last year we have developed a number of new services, such as the Ypeer and intandem Mentoring, which match volunteer mentors with young people in care.

This is an exciting new area of work for Ypeople, demonstrating continued investment and commitment to our younger generations, and it leads me to reflect on the mentors I’ve had over my career and throughout my life.

From time to time, perhaps through an act or through a few words, certain people have had a lasting impact on me, helping me through times that may be important or difficult.

It’s likely that they didn’t

realise the effect their words or actions had, and now it’s likely they never will. It strikes me that sometimes our staff don’t realise how important their input can be; that one act of kindness or those few encouraging words that can have a lasting positive impact on someone who may well be going through the worst time of their life.

“The support for me has literally been life-changing. Before I was supported by Ypeople I was in a bad place, getting into trouble and was on a bad path. Now I’m looking forward to moving on with my life, and can’t wait to see what happens next!”

– Ypeople counselling service user

Y PEOPLE is a Scottish charity, which supports people of all ages to make positive changes in their lives.

We provide care, accommodation and support to some of the most vulnerable people in our society, with services in the central belt, Highlands and Orkney, including: • Supported accommodation and outreach support for people affected by homelessness • Support for children and young people who are in care • Youth wellbeing services, including counselling and mentoring support • Affordable out of school care for primary school aged children

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EVERYONE is armed with an incredible machine that they take with them wherever they go: their body.

It’s a pretty amazing thing that sometimes betrays us by secreting horrific things that unleash some of the worst smells that ever were.

MIREILLE CROCCO presents the top 5 body parts that smell the foulest along with their natural remedies.

May the cleansing begin!

YOUR #1 ARMPITS #2 IN MOUTH THE PROBLEM UNDERARMS are rife with odours. Why? Because they’re dark hairy places containing lots of sweat glands.

According to AllHealthSite.

Com, it’s the apocrine gland that’s mainly responsible for the unpleasantness because the sweat contains high amounts of sebum, a fatty substance high in protein that bacteria love to munch on.

Here’s the fun part though, human sweat is actually odourless. So what produces that eye-stinging stench that makes us gag?

Bacteria poop. That’s right!

Or to put it more scientifically, it’s the “chemical changes caused by the bacteria while they break down the protein into acids” which makes our sweat smell.

THE SOLUTION IF you’re like me, then you probably are one to experiment with different natural remedies to help deal with the fact that you have a human body that does/secretes abominable things.

After a bit of research, I came across a couple tips on HomeRemedyHacks.Com – apple cider vinegar (the wonder juice!) or lemon.

If you’re feeling bold, simply dab a bit of either under your arms and their super acidic properties utterly obliterate smell-causing bacteria!

The best part is, you can buy either at your local grocery store for super cheap.

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THE PROBLEM BAD breath (halitosis). We’ve all been there, I’m sure. Halitosis is caused by all the usual suspects – bad oral hygiene, certain foods and medications, smoking, crash diets.

But there’s also this thing called post-nasal drip which really is as disgusting as it sounds.

According to TheraBreath.

Com, post-nasal is caused when “excess mucus accumulates in the throat or back of the nose.”

Unfortunately for us, this area is where anaerobic bacteria thrive – those are the b******s responsible for bad breath.

Long story short – anaerobics feast on the amino acids found in mucus and as that stuff accumulates, it produces an odour most foul.

THE SOLUTION DRINK stinging nettle tea. Kidding? Certainly not.

According to FoodMatters.

Com, nettles are literally magic – “they…eliminate toxins from the body, increase the excretion of uric acid through the kidneys, and boost adrenal function, all of which target halitosis at its root.”

Twinings makes a good nettle tea (which I’m having right now) and so does Pukka or Clipper.

Or if you’re feeling brave, go pick some!

Give them a light rinse and boil.

But make sure to wear gloves while you do! Neti pots are also known to reduce mucus build-up in nasal passageWs and sinuses – get one at your local pharmacy or on Amazon for £10-15

#3 FEET

THE PROBLEM BROMODOSIS – stinky feet. This is a super common issue that happens all year ‘round and is caused by just going about your daily life.

According to NHS.UK, the main cause of bromodosis is sweaty feet (obviously) which becomes more likely if “you’re on your feet all day, if you’re under a lot of stress,” or if you’re a teenager/pregnant person because of hormones.

Feet also become smelly if you wear sweaty shoes that haven’t dried, which of course is the perfect place for bacteria to have a party – they “break down the sweat as it comes from the pores” and an odour smelling of teenage boys and bad decisions is thus released.

THE SOLUTION WASH your socks.Or if you’re feeling fancy, BestHealthMag.Ca suggests a daily black-tea footbath.

“Boil 2 tea bags in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.

Remove the bags and dilute the tea with about a liter of water.”

Have a relaxing soak for 30 minutes (perhaps as you’re studying for your next exam) and let the tannic acid in the tea kill the bacteria and close the pores.

#4 SCALP

THE PROBLEM THERE are a lot of things that could cause your head to smell – poor hygiene, wearing hats/helmets for extended periods, stress (the killjoy of our lives), and dry scalp skin.

However there is one most unfortunate condition called Smelly Hair Syndrome (SHS) that is just the absolute worst – it’s not a hygiene problem since most people who suffer from this wash their hair every day.

According to SkinMagOnline, “SHS seems less well-recognized

holy stink by dermatologists and the medical community” but the “most widely accepted explanations point fingers at excessive oiliness and bacteria overgrowth on the scalp.”

Drat! Slighted by bacteria once more!

THE SOLUTION APPLE cider vinegar (ACV). This stuff really is wondrous! The Chagrin Valley Soap&Salve Co says ACV “removes scaly build-up and residue from hair shafts to cleanse and purify the hair and scalp”.

Furthermore, ACV decreases dandruff and flaking due to its antibaceterial/ fungal properties.

Best part? No harmful chemicals!

Simply mix 2-4 tablespoons of ACV with 2 cups of wa-

ter in a plastic squeeze bottle, distribute over your locks after shampooing and massage through your hair.

You can either rinse with cool water after a few minutes or leave it in until your next shampoo. The ACV smell disappears as your hair dries leaving it soft and fabulous feeling.

Don’t use it more than a few times a week though as it is potent stuff and could leave your hair feeling dry…

#5 GROIN THE PROBLEM I SAVED this one for last because I dreaded it the most.

There are many (many!) things that can make your groin smell as I am sure you can imagine – hot weather, a really great but very sweaty workout, urinary tract infections, diarrhoea, pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted diseases, vaginal candidiasis, poor hygiene, ringworm of the groin (I almost threw up with this one…)

Basically just imagine your worst nightmare in bacteria form hanging out in your underwear and voilà: you’ve got the devil’s groin.

THE SOLUTION WASH yourself. Every day. I mean this is pretty basic stuff, the solutions I found pretty much repeated this over and over. But I did find some fun suggestions to help cure smelly balls and vaginal odour.

And guess what! Both sites suggest ACV as one of the solutions because of its antibacterial properties.

For the women: run yourself a nice hot bath with some ACV. The vinegar will help fight the grossness and restore your natural Ph (DrAxe.Com).

For the guys: pop some ACV on a cotton ball and rub it over your…. bits…. Wait at least 2 minutes then hop in the shower (HealthMeds.Org).

Also tea tree oil: antibacterial properties, and natural astringent/antiseptic. Simply apply to affected area once a day and you’re good to go! forty-seven

INTERVIEW

Stephen would like to have a few words DID you ever want to be a songwriter or singer/songwriter or do you do that too?

Yeap, I’m just a failed musician so I turned to poetry... I play music with some proper musicians sometimes and they are kind enough to allow me to join them.

So I can get my musical fix still.

WHAT is it about poetry that drew you to use it as a medium?

I’m dyslexic and too lazy to read or write a novel, plus I love the oral art form, so listening drew me in.

WHO were your inspirations from the creative world growing up and specifically in poetry and songwriting?

Pat Ingoldsby is my favourite poet (he is an auld Dublin street poet), I loved how raw his poems are, they always get a reaction from me. I loved the theatre also, and would go a lot.

Jimi Hendrix, Christy Moore and Radiohead would be early influences.

Now I’m a huge fan of Kate Tempest.

WHEN you were student-age what were you reading and how did the books/poems speak to you?

I mostly read poetry and song lyrics, but Roddy Doyle and Irvine Welsh would get my attention also.

THE Gardener’ sounds/reads like the start of a novel. Ever developed any of your poems into novels/ novellas?

Not yet... I did write a play and toured with that. I plan to write another one to tour next year. A novel feels a bit too daunting an undertaking for me right now.

YOU conduct poetry workshops in secondary schools. Is it difficult to enthuse secondary school kids?

What poems are they currently reading and what do you learn from the schoolchildren?

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detectors, so you just have to be you with them.

If I show them stuff I’m passionate about they buy into that easily. Just be honest and kids respond to it.

I generally get them to focus on a place with a view to elevate their own hometown out of the ordinary, so I get to learn how they see the world and that’s refreshing.

MY first secondary school Haiku was: Red Autumn leaf Drifting across the water To a place unknown I like haikus because they are short and succinct. Have you got a haiku that you can share with us?

You know what I’ll give you a laugh...

I had a haiku in my book and that was about 20 syllables, I don’t know how the f*ck it fell through the cracks!

There are 30 others that are actual haiku but maybe it’s best I don’t share any with you!!!

My favourite one is by a pal of mine Little John Nee: Wee lamb exploring Alone among the nettles Never heard of mint sauce CAN you write a few lines for Student Rag as an ‘Ode to Students’ for the thousands of Freshers in Scotland just starting out their degree?

What’s this? You want me to work for free? You know I charge good money these days! I’d rather let the students find their own creative flow and use that prompt! ;) OK how about...

An Ode to Students Good luck finding an abode and paying your rents They say this time of your life is heaven sent But that’s just by those who can’t remember what it’s meant To get an STI after the freshers week amusements...

(Not my finest work, but it’s a 30 second free flow...forgive me!)

AFTER writing so much poetry have you captured the essence of what is important in life to you?

Well I’m always learning (hopefully how to write better poems as the 30 second attempt above will highlight), but mostly I’ve learnt to value my time and how important creativity is to me.

I’ve done the office jobs building sites and bar work.

No, I’m happy working for me and traveling the world with my poetry, it always sounds romantic and in some ways it is.

But it’s what I’m going to do no matter what now.

WHO is your favourite modern female poet if you have one?

I have loads! Kate Tempest is the obvious example. But in Ireland I love Sarah Clancy, Elaine Feeney, Abbey Olivera, Alvy Carragher to name a few.

Andrea Gibson is a great poet from the US and in the UK asides from Kate look up Poetic Pilgrimage, Molly Case and Deanna Rogers to name but a few.

IF we add music to your poetry does it automatically become a song? If not, why not?

Ah god, this is like Schrödinger’s Cat or something. Can I say I don’t care, it’s all subjective.

Didn’t Dylan win the Nobel Prize for Literature recently, that caused a lot of debate about whether a song-writer should win it. I just want to appreciate art and not worry about splitting hairs like that.

DO you ever do comedic poetry?

Not really, there’s a few lines in my poems that get a laugh, but mostly I’m a boring serious kind of poet.

I tend to make people laugh in between my poems in a performance setting to release the tension.

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STEPHEN James Smith’s poetry book collection Fear Not is out now.

RHYMING poetry feels like a long lost art form.

Modern poets are more about ponderings or lines that desperately feel like they should expand into a novel.

Irish poet Stephen James Smith is the perfect example of such a poet whom you half expect to write a novella or break into song the longer he recites his poetry.

But he doesn’t.

Instead he recalls his childhood, his Ireland and his home, delivering it in a pleasurable oral and written form.

Stephen speaks to SUSIE DANIELS about Schrodinger’s Cat, secondary school children and writes his own ‘Ode to Students’ exclusively for Student Rag!

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Looking for a gig or new release and don’t know where to go? LUKE HAWKINS can help you out with that

First Aid Kit THE Swedish sisters are the reigning queens of folkpop and have grown their fanbase with every show.

First Aid Kit tickets were amongst the first to sell out at this years Summer Nights and it’s likely that the tickets for this October show will move just as fast.

My Silver Lining is perhaps the duo’s most wellknown song but if you were to pick any album of theirs at random, you would find a half-dozen songs that would improve your commute (assuming you have even a slight interest in folk or country music).

Ruins – their most recent album – stays true to folk music songwriting, with the usual themes of love, loss and loneliness. The music and harmonies make it a sweet album rather than one that will kill your mood. l FIRST Aid Kit play the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow on Oct 28.

Snail Mail LINDSEY Jordan – AKA Snail Mail – has made quite an impact with her debut album Lush. Plenty of mainstream and too-cool indie publications have already welcomed her into the alternative music scene with open arms.

The solo artist has encapsulated the bedroom rockstar vibe, and sound. The sound of Lush should suit the cosy atmosphere of the venue, especially on a typical October evening when you feel like ducking in somewhere for a bit of chat and refreshment. It will probably be the last time to see Snail Mail in such an intimate setting in Glasgow, her next stop here could well be the Barrowlands.

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l SNAIL Mail plays the Hug and Pint in Glasgow on Oct 23.

Florence + the Machine

IT’S been fascinating watching the rise and rise of Florence.

I remember seeing her take up half a page somewhere in the middle of an issue of NME and a few months later she was on the front cover of several magazines, making her way up the bill at festivals to now being a headline act.

Florence hasn’t changed her style much throughout the years, and that is perhaps what has given her career such stability and solidity.

She is still utilising her choral background, laying her voice on top of a mix of Jefferson Airplane inspired pop and some semi-spiritual, ethereal orchestral pieces, usually with huge drums and delicate harps playing throughout.

The Hydro is a big space to fill but Florence has a big sound to do just that. l FLORENCE + the Machine play the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Nov 17.

George Ezra GEORGE Ezra’s booming baritone voice has already become a mainstay on festival stages and radio shows with songs like Budapest from his debut album Wanted on Voyage, remaining a favourite amongst fans.

His latest album, Staying at Tamara’s has already spawned a single, in Paradise, that will surely become another favourite within his sets.

Ezra has quite the range of songs to choose from for his set considering he only has two full-length albums under his belt. l GEORGE Ezra plays the Barrowlands in Glasgow on Nov 12 and 13.

Sigrid NORWAY’S Sigrid made quite an impact with her single Strangers, and shows no sign of fizzling out anytime soon.

High Five, a more recent single, released earlier in the year showcases her upbeat, singable, danceable style.

Her stripped-back shows forgo all the glitzy gimmicks that a lot of other pop stars rely on; this is testament to her talent and her belief in her brand of pop music.

That brand is something that exists somewhere within the Lorde/Sia venn diagram; something that takes contemporary r’n’b beats and puts some sweet but strong vocals on top.

She might look about 12-years-old, but Sigrid’s tunes and performances let you know that she is a well-seasoned, highly-talented artist. l

Twenty One Pilots A COUPLE of well-received albums, a Hollywood soundtrack and a Grammy Award. Not a bad stash to have under your belt.

Twenty One Pilots have been busy since 2015, their breakthrough year. After Heathens featuring in Suicide Squad, the duo released Jumpsuit and Nico and the Niners, the first two singles from upcoming album Trench.

Jumpsuit takes over from where Heavydirtysoul left off, both in terms of the music video and the prominent, aggressive, bassy sound.

The band look to be trying to achieve the magic of growing up alongside their fanbase; the fashion, the delivery and the angst will continue to speak to the disenchanted adolescents but there’s no question their sound is becoming more and more grown up as well as a little darker. l TRENCH is due out on Oct 21.

SIGRID plays the o2 Academy in Glasgow on Nov 7.

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JUST enough space to shoehorn in a mention for one of our own, in Whitburn singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.

Lewis’ popularity extends well beyond Scotland but there will always be an added extra something between an artist and the crowd when it’s a gig on home turf. l LEWIS Capaldi plays the Barrowlands in Glasgow on Nov 10-11.

FRESH from his collaboration with Courtney Barnett, Kurt Vile (his real name) has hit the road again with his own band, The Violators.

Vile is an outstanding guitarist with hints of Tom Petty and Neil Young

about him, all topped off with something a little more grungy and hazy.

Vile’s folk-inspired rock is perfect for chilling out to but also makes for a great show. Vile’s gig is something you shouldn’t miss – a genuinely

talented guy, messing around with guitars and banjos with a great band behind him. l THE Violators play SWG3 in Glasgow on Nov 13. fifty-one

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utting in long hours at local dives has long been part of rock and roll apprenticeship.

But for Will Irvine that meant donning the scuba gear and hunting for scallops rather than slumming it at small music venues on the road to stardom!

The Hunter and the Bear frontman may spend his days making sweet music – with an October gig at Glasgow’s Garage next up for the band.

But back in the day Will was more likely to be swimming than singing as part of his job as a deap-sea scallop diver near his home village of Achiltibuie in the Highlands.

He may have swapped one curious endavour for another, but Will reckons the work ethic and ‘Buie’ – as he fondly calls the village where he grew up – will never leave him even when he leaves it.

Will says: “Being from Achiltibuie everyone is a hard worker. The people there get up early, work all day and go to bed late and there’s a lot of unconventional jobs. A lot of jobs are based around fishing.

“I used to be a deep sea scallop diver. On my first work day I had the best scallops I’ve had in my life.

“I dived for scallops and 30 seconds after I came up I was cooking them! That’s the essence of Buie.

“It was a cool job and I like scallops but I felt quite sorry for them when I was chasing them around the sea bed.

“They have two shells that open and close and they just swim around aimlessly, just powerless.

“Another time I went out there was a pod of orca killer whales spotted in the bay – I didn’t fancy going out with them there! It was proper

hand to mouth living. Working hard has always been a thing I consider normal.”

The former English and drama student studied at Northumbria University in Newcastle but doesn’t have much praise for it.

“It was a crap uni,” he smiles. “I often ask myself what I would have done if I continued with my degree and not music but I’m very much of the mind that I don’t want to have a Plan B. “I’ve always thought, ‘I’m gonna make this happen’. I’d probably have gone home and done obscure scallop diving.

“The drama aspect of my degree gave me stage confidence not to be a quivering wreck. I started playing acoustic at uni in Newcastle. I was absolutely sh*t at guitar. I just could not play.

My friend Jimmy said, ‘you can sing and I can play, let’s play in the street’.

“We were busking but we were getting moved by the police every 20 minutes. I don’t understand busking rules! Some places it’s okay to play and some it’s not.

“We ended up heading off to Buie after that and made a decision to give it a go with music. We then moved to London and stayed on friends’ couches.

“The whole point was we wanted to play every night and ideally get some paid work so I worked for an agency catering at events working at the bar or serving food, standing at a door and holding a tray of champagne.

“I worked there for two years and

the more work I got gigging with music the less I worked there. I would watch bands playing there every day and wish it was us.”

While playing the music circuit and working in London the canny Scot managed to blag his way as a singing coach earning a good wage to support the meagre music living.

“Being a singing coach was completely ridiculous as I’d never had any formal training,” he said.

“I put an ad on Gumtree and people used to come round and I’d learn a song on piano or guitar and critique their singing performance.

I found you could charge quite a lot doing that!

“Eventually I left the catering work but turned up with the band to play at one of the events. It was great to say, ‘hi guys, we’re in the band now’. e started out just me and Jimmy and all we had was a couple of acoustic guitars, we were almost folky and the more small gigs we had the more we thought, ‘christ we’re crap’.

“Everyone had a band and sounded more powerful. When we got together with the other guys (bass player Chris and drummer Gareth) we were playing songs acoustically.

“In the last 18 months we started to hit people between the eyes with our sound. When we started we were just learning but in 10 minutes of making a song you have it on Apple and our first song we wrote was published and out there.

“We went to a couple of rehearsal studios and went to one near our house and it was so expensive we couldn’t rehearse at home. Our neighbours were like, ‘what are you doing?’

“We found this guy who lived and slept in a sound-proof shipping container and he was renting it for £4/£5 an hour.

“He made us leave the money in the microwave! He had a little drumkit in the corner, two small base guitars and two amps. Once you were in it, it felt fifty-five

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like a tardis though there was no windows and it felt baking hot and stank of sh*t all of the time.

“We spent hours and hours of sweat and tears but we think now, ‘all those hours, that’s why you did it’. We got a few of these good gigs early.

“A lot of bands pack it in and think it’s a lot of faff and hassle and no reward.”

The band spent a lot of time song-writing in Dundee and soon learned the smaller the festivals they played the higher up their names were in the line-up.

Will said: “It’s super special playing small gigs. In our weird way we can play to more people when our name is high up in the poster and people are eager to see what we’re about that’s special.

“That’s genuinely what we’re aiming for. It takes a hell of a lot of luck and great song-writing.”

The boys came up with the band name because Jimmy’s surname is Hunter and Will used to play a lot of rugby in school and as a heavyweight was known as ‘the bear’ and a lot ‘beefier and slower’ – hard to imagine with his svelte, boy band physique.

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When Hunter and the Bear released their debut album Paper Heart last year they’d written 10 singles and played 10 music ‘budget’ videos over 10 months.

Will says: “I’d like to do a video with someone else’s money and some helicopter shots. (laughs) Tom Hardy can play me and we’ll get Aquaman, the guy from Game of Thrones, the enormous bearded ripped guy to play Jimmy (laughs). The helicopter can fly to some desert…or LA…or Vegas!” he boys finished last year on a massive high, went on tour, completely sold out and then went into shutdown.

Will goes on: “We put our heads down into writing. At the beginning of this year our schedule was looking super-empty so the single ‘Electric’ was that feeling of wanting to do so badly what we do best.

“That was the premise of ‘I wanna feel electric’. We felt caged in our own house and it didn’t feel like we were in a band any more.

“At that point we wrote Electric exactly about that feeling. You wake up in the morning and think, ‘I don’t have

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Luckily things quickly turned around for the boys and they were booked to play festivals like TRNSMT and their music was sound-tracked for small independent films as well and added to Sky Sports highlight montages.

Will enthuses: “We’d be watching sport at half time and hear our music and scream ‘YAS!’” So it’s a fast-paced life for the boys but there’s always the inevitable return back to Buie where time sometimes feels like it has stood still.

Will says: “It’s the same chat, the same people sat in the pub having a pint.(with the band) It does get a bit mental sometimes and it’s a bit of a big world and I’m a village boy at heart so when I return I make sure I clean my mind and I’ve not become an egotistical pr**k.

“I’ll move back when I’ve had enough. Travelling is one of our favourite things but the dream for me is a pit stop home while on tour.”

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GEL those nails, gel those lashes, gel everything in sight...except your foundation!

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JELLY NAILS SAY what you want about the Kardashians, but there’s no denying how influential they are in dictating beauty trends.

The most recent was brought onto our radar by the youngest member of the clan, Kylie Jenner.

Jelly nails. But what are they, and how can you achieve them yourself?

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I AM wearing a suit, cuff-links and polished shoes.

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I am an alcoholic.

Nobody forced a drink down my throat. I didn’t choose to be an alcoholic.

The only reason I knew there was a problem was that I knew that I couldn’t stop drinking.

I was irresponsible, paranoid, angry, fearful, bitter and dishonest.

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