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Author Archives: Swathi Srinivasan

Swathi Srinivasan is the music correspondent for the Oxford Blue.

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Retrospective: Lime Cordiale in Oxford

by Swathi Srinivasan November 17, 2023November 17, 2023
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A “Rich Spirit”: Kendrick Lamar’s Big Steppers Tour Delivers “Sensational” Performances Across Europe

by Swathi Srinivasan October 25, 2023October 25, 2023
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Nothing But Terrific: A Review of Nothing But Thieves’ Dead Club City Tour

by Swathi Srinivasan October 15, 2023October 25, 2023
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Local Natives From My Local Venue: A Review

by Swathi Srinivasan October 3, 2023October 3, 2023
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Best of 2022: Spacey Jane

by Swathi Srinivasan February 8, 2023February 8, 2023
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Review of Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony

by Swathi Srinivasan December 10, 2022December 10, 2022
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Backseat Lovers

by Swathi Srinivasan December 3, 2022December 3, 2022
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The Taylor Hawkins Tribute: A Play-by-Play

by Swathi Srinivasan December 3, 2022January 15, 2023
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My Chemical Romance: Concert Review

by Swathi Srinivasan November 13, 2022November 14, 2022
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Peach Pit: A Band You Probably Didn’t Know You Needed

by Swathi Srinivasan September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

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Swathi Srinivasan Nov 20, 2025 5 min read
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My tactic is to keep some staple ingredients and get creative. The current rotation includes Marmite and cheese on toast, Marmite and cheese on a…

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An Irish Catholic turned Hindu scholar explains how ancient wisdom speaks to modern challenges—and why loving your neighbour means truly knowing them

Molasses: The Movie that Defined a Diaspora

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‘But as I grew up, and moved halfway across the world on my own, I found something deeper in Masry’s reflections – a longing for…

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“A&E is, put simply, an exceptionally-crafted piece of theatre. A perfect balance of comedy, satire, and deep compassion, it marks an excellent start to Wide…

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