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Amy Britton is an opinionated creative writer with a particular interest in Arts and Culture

About Me

Hey! I’m Amy Britton, a current Journalism Masters student at the University of Sheffield. My interests in writing span a variety of topics from advocating for feminism and breast cancer awareness to pop culture.  As deputy music editor at The Indiependent and previous sub-editor at The Hysteria Collective, I have a keen eye for spotting grammatical errors and keeping to a style guide. My love for music has also made its way into my writing and my expertise can be seen in my music reviews and long-form content. When I’m not at work, I can be found huddled on the sofa with a cup of coffee, watching Gilmore Girls! I hope my insights into current culture provide you with a new way of thinking. Happy reading!!

My Latest Articles

The Indiependent •

Album Review: Being Funny In A Foreign Language // The 1975

Whilst many may condemn the band as being arrogant for naming their next tour ‘The 1975: At Their Very Best’, it seems that Being Funny In A Foreign Language does actually live up to the tour’s self indulgent title. The 1975 announced the start of their new era and the subsequent release of their fifth studio album on June 1st with cryptic Instagram posts and a revamped website. Being the first sign of activity since the deactivation of the group’s social media accounts at the start of the year,
NationalWorld •

Jake's friends want to raise money and awareness following his tragic suicide

Jake Cook had competed in a wide range of motorsport competitions, including the Formula Ford EuroCup and British Formula Renault Championship. He was the first ever recipient of the MSA Young Driver of the Year Award, in 2010. He died in November, leaving his wife, Eve Lake-Grange, young son Monty and stepson, Hayden.

Jake had already enjoyed driving success and had raced alongside some of the sports' big names including Daniil Kvyat. He dreamed of becoming a Formula 1 driver and his all-time
Sheffield Wire •

"Football gathers people": Doncaster friendly football club focuses on improving mental health

A local Doncaster man set up a football club to break down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and build a community around the game.

The football matches are friendly games to promote fitness and provide an open space for the players to talk about their mental health.

One of the players, Liam Bryan, 35, said: “It does help knowing that when you’ve had a tough week you can just come here […] and you can talk about it with other people who go through the same thing.”

Mental Health FC wa
Sheffield Wire •

"Women should just be free to exist": The 16 Days Campaign in Sheffield

From left to right: Helen Pankhurst CBE (Women's Right Advisor), Atonte Semira (Head of Community at UN Women UK), Ranvir Singh (Journalist and Presenter), Amelia Underwood-King (Singer-Songwriter, Cultural Activist and Founder of The Phoenix Pledge), Alimatu Dimonekene MBE (Founder of A Girl At A Time). Credit: Dinka Sierra

The University of Sheffield’s Women’s Officer called out “lad culture” as one of the main issues facing women, as the 16 Days campaign began last weekend.

The campaign, wh
Sheffield Wire •

Sheffield cyclists are being left behind in the council's latest transport plans

Cyclists have once again been left behind after the leader of Sheffield City Council, Tom Hunt, announced his plans to improve both bus and tram routes in the city earlier this week.

There are a variety of difficulties that cyclists in Sheffield face when travelling around the city, including navigating the poor infrastructure and a lack of joined up cycle lanes.

Local cyclist, Becky Hammond, said: “The hills are not the problem. The existing cycling infrastructure is poor. There are a lot of
Cherry Chu Magazine •

When is an idol too young to debut? — Cherry Chu Magazine

The K-pop industry is known for debuting a considerable amount of young artists in their groups in comparison to many western girl and boy bands. Years ago it was considered shocking that SM Entertainment were allowing Lee Taemin to join SHINee at the age of only 14 years old and BoA to debut at just 13. More recently, this trend has become even more prominent with multiple young idols such as ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki and NewJeans’ Hyein debuting at the age of just 14. Considering how harsh the industry
Cherry Chu Magazine •

EPEX on growing pains and the realities of young heartbreak — Cherry Chu Magazine

The eight member boy group are jumping off the back of their successful US tour that took place in February by diving straight into a new music release. The inspiration for the group’s name, EPEX, comes from the idea of the eight boys gathering together to reach eight different apexes, which they have continued to prove with ‘Sunshower’. Their joint dream of dominating the music industry allows the boys to unite to create an unstoppable force in the music industry. The group debuted in 2021 with
Empoword Journalism •

'the record' by boygenius review

Indie-rock band boygenius has released their new album the record, and what originally started as a one-off promotional single for a shared tour has turned into a global phenomenon.

Artists Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus have joined forces to create some new tracks. Masters of lyricism and wit – together they have created tracks filled with tongue-in-cheek one-liners melded with sentimentality.

After the release of their six-track self-titled EP in 2018, fans were filled with anx
Cherry Chu Magazine •

Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition: BTS and Parasite are the tip of the iceberg —

Global interest in Korean pop culture has been on the rise over the past decade and is now almost impossible to escape in our daily lives. From K-Pop to Korean technology, South Korea has always had an influence over culture, whether explicitly or not. Starting in the 1990s through Korean cinema and drama, the Hallyu Wave tracks how South Korean culture has developed into the global phenomenon we see today. The V&A Hallyu! The Korean Wave exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the twentieth
The Indiependent •

Travelling To: Sorrento, Italy

Being on the southwest coast of Italy, Sorrento guarantees to bring some sun, sea, and spaghetti to everyone’s summer holiday. Whilst still being close to the notable city of Naples, Sorrento offers a more relaxing location for those who enjoy both sunbathing on the beach and learning about the local history. Here are some of my must-see attractions, hidden gems, and culinary delights that you cannot miss when travelling to Sorrento.

The ruins of Pompeii has to be one of the most popular attrac

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