Articles by Olivia Haughton
Deputy Features Editor (2008/09)
Olivia has written 15 articles for Nouse
Playing real good for free
By Olivia Haughton — June 9, 2009
Olivia Haughton wanders the streets in search of melodies and the bustle of buskers
Food for thought
By Olivia Haughton — March 10, 2009
Olivia Haughton unearths the sore truths of the meat industry
A match made in heaven?
By Olivia Haughton — November 25, 2008
Getting hitched early is a reality for many. Olivia Haughton delves into the Christian psyche and investigates the issues behind marrying when young.
Afro-Saxon Soundclash
By Olivia Haughton — October 30, 2008
Olivia Haughton ponders the juxtaposition of vocal polyphony and dubstep.
Worldwide Appreciation of Music
By Olivia Haughton — June 23, 2008
Olivia Haughton talks to York student Esme Anderson, head of the WAM foundation.
Jazz Orchestra – Jack Lyons
By Olivia Haughton — June 19, 2008
Softly spoken Zezo Olimpio led the Jazz Orchestra through a versatile and varied program.
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By Olivia Haughton — June 9, 2008
Picture the scene, the year is 1925, you’re in the rather plush lounge of your family home, let’s say, for arguments sake, you’re reclining on a sage green chaise longue. The man of the house flicks through the record collection and slips on a classy Gershwin number before settling down to an evening of some [...]
By Olivia Haughton — May 28, 2008
Call me a reactionary but there’s something romantic (and I don’t mean the mushy kind) about taking the time to appreciate your music for an evening. In our 21st century mentality music plays a far more functional role in our lives.
In Depth
By Olivia Haughton — May 15, 2008
It is sadly a primarily vacuous pop culture we currently live in. What place has classical music got in youth culture, or, for that matter, in main stream culture, today?
Matt Costa – California Waiting
By Olivia Haughton — February 27, 2008
Olivia Haughton talks influences, MySpace and skateboarding with hot new singer/songwriter Matt Costa exclusively for Nouse, and finds a talent who lives up to the hype currently surrounding him.
Johnny Flynn
By Olivia Haughton — February 22, 2008
There’s a dynamism in the room as he deftly switches between instruments. His 24 years belie a natural wisdom and creativity far beyond his age.
Battle of the Bands – Heat 3
By Olivia Haughton — February 1, 2008
Porcelain Flamingo opened the gig and marked the standard with their charismatic set that showcased their musical talents. They incorporated flute and funky soprano vocal solos into a comic set led by front man Mark Perkins.
Jay Foreman: 20 Songs
By Olivia Haughton — January 16, 2008
Album: 20 Songs
Rating: * * * *
Everybody loves a laugh, right? York’s resident musical comedian Jay Foreman has been cashing in on this fact since 2005.
In-depth
By Olivia Haughton — January 15, 2008
If names like Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Black Seeds, Kora or Little Bushmen mean something to you then you’re part of a special minority in Britain.
Moishe’s Bagel: National Centre for Early Music, York
By Olivia Haughton — November 23, 2007
Who needs to see the stage when a “rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected” band are strutting their stuff?


