Gen Z still love music… despite everything
even if it costs an arm and a leg Well…it’s finally happened. The Glastonbury Festival lineup has (mostly) been announced this week, with The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo headlining across three days. Other big names are set to attend including Charli XCX, Doechii, Jorja Smith, Loyle Carner, Denzel...
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shameless media + greater online safety
the internet is no longer the wild west... and maybe that's a good thing Good day from a gorgeous, sunny London. 🌞 After months of seemingly endless dark and grey days, we’ve finally arrived out the other side. The positive energy this new wave of sunshine is brewing around the city...
Gen Z loves lowercase type
and it's causing a fiery debate Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we discuss the rising use of lowercase type in professional and educational settings. We also take a look at location tracking, run clubs, gun violence, and more . . . Growing up, my friends and...
wellness festivals + the cost of being single
and it's not a solo takeaway on v-day Oooooh, hello everybody. Today’s newsletter is a juicy one! Before we dive in, I’d like to begin with a little disclaimer. While curating the newsletter this year, it’s been impossible to ignore that Elon Musk and Trump have dominated the front pages of...
‘just enough’ is the perfect amount
the swedes are onto something Too much of anything is too much. Yes, even the good stuff. Coffee is delicious, but too consuming many cups will leave you anxious over nothing. Chipping away at personal projects on a daily basis can be rewarding, but overdo it and you could fall victim...
When do marketing campaigns cross a line?
Welcome to the latest edition of The Gen Zer. This week, we consider whether brands are overstepping the line in an attempt to resonate with younger audiences. Plus, we look at young people’s eating habits, their confusing sex lives, and dissatisfaction amongst NHS workers in the UK. Earlier this month,...
dressing up + talking to strangers
our habits are a sign of the times Hope you’re all having a wonderful start to your week. In this edition of the common thred, we’re exploring the latest developments in culture, style, beauty, and tech. That includes why everyone has stopped dressing up, the importance of small talk with strangers, the unexpected return of hair tinsel, and a potential Nike x Skims collab on the horizon. Let’s gooooooo. 💬 Culture Why you...
What do Gen Z really think about the UK?
New research by The Times has found that Gen Z has remarkably different opinions on the UK than Millennials did twenty years ago. What’s causing the change and why? If you live in the UK, what are the first words that come to mind when I ask you to describe our island? Grey, monotonous, dreary…any of that feel familiar? While I can probably bank on most people agreeing on those...
they not like us + the riviera of the middle east
imagine being more annoyed by sports entertainment than actual injustice Welcome back to another Tuesday newsletter! 💫 This week is filled with interesting stories, from the right’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance to the debate over whether Emilia Perez should have her Oscar nominations rescinded after some offensive tweets of hers resurfaced. We’ve also got some juicy discussions on new wellness trends (sleep fitness + silent solitude), as well as...
let it go, it’s already happened
turns out there is such a thing as too much nostalgia. Hi there, folks! This is my first venture into The Common Thred, an honour that is bestowed upon only a select few. I embrace this newfound responsibility with absolute seriousness and I intend to come out swinging. Before I get too deep into the weeds, it’s worth mentioning that I used to be a regular employee at Thred. I was...
