The discourse department

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Internet rabbit holes, forgotten pop culture meets, plenty of satire, some intellectualism

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  1. Chav music; Bassline, Burberry & Britain

    Jun 15

    Chav music; Bassline, Burberry & Britain

    From happy hardcore and donk to bassline, garage, grime and beyond, this video explores the sounds that emerged from Britain’s council estates and working-class communities. More than just music, these genres tell a story about class, identity, aspiration, rebellion and what happens when people create culture with whatever they have available.This is a deep dive into chav culture, Britain’s forgotten countercultures, and the music that defined a generation.

    30 min

  2. May 3

    we're colonising the pub

    Black british nationalism, uk underground music and spoons are driving black brits to the pub.

    20 min

  3. Apr 22

    no such thing as an industry plant

    Industry plants are a projection of insecurity! In this essay I will.

    19 min
  4. british strip clubs suck

    Apr 6

    british strip clubs suck

    A case study in class, labour and desire

    25 min

  5. Mar 26

    rip charles dickens you would’ve loved a bbl

    The BBL might feel like a modern invention, but the silhouette is straight out of the 1800s. This video connects Victorian corsets to cosmetic surgery, tracing how the same body ideal flexes across fashion, music, and pop culture.

    28 min

  6. Mar 21

    In TMZ’s defence: Society needs gossip

    Gossip is messy, invasive and often unethical, but what if it’s also necessary? This episode explores how tabloids and informal surveillance can expose truths that institutions ignore. Tiktok - Thediscoursedepartment Instagram - Thediscoursedepartment

    32 min
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