Notes on… Taylor Swift versus Charli XCX and the death of British clubbing

Taylor Swift’s new, record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl is dividing a once-faithful fandom. Following the success of the epic Eras tour, Swifties are breaking cover to critique the star for the first time - particularly over one song which seems to pick a fight with Charli XCX. Two major London clubs, G-A-Y and Corsica, announced their closure this week, marking another blow to the city’s nightlife. Miranda came of age in the 1990s Manchester club scene; Liv did the same in South London in the 2010s. At this rate, traditional clubs it looks like could disappear entirely by the end of the decade. What happens if clubbing culture goes extinct?  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Miranda:  Free Party: A Folk History (documentary) Liv: Jewel’s Catch One (documentary) Curse of: America’s Next Top Model (podcast series)

Notes on… House of Guinness and what’s next for Chicken Shop Date

Why is Irish culture having such a moment? Netflix’s new blockbuster House of Guinness is the latest in a run of Irish TV hits following Normal People, Derry Girls and Bad Sisters. Musicians CMAT and Kneecap are breaking out, Nicola Coughlan and Paul Mescal are dominating screens, and writers like Sally Rooney and Claire Keegan continue to top bestseller lists. Amelia Dimoldenberg has awkwardly ‘dated’ top A-list guests like Billie Eilish, Louis Theroux, and, of course, Andrew Garfield on her viral YouTube show. This week, Chicken Shop Date turned 10 - where does she go from here? Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week: Miranda: -The Irish Passport -The Blind Boy Podcast -Baxter Dury - Allbarone album Liv: -Four Mothers

Notes on… JADE breaking the girl group curse and our true crime problem

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has just dropped her debut solo album and it’s already reached number three in the charts. For decades, women leaving girl groups have struggled to replicate their success on their own. Has Jade finally broken the curse? The podcast industry was built off the back of true crime, but the genre has now spread to every corner of the media: Netflix docu-series, ITV dramas and blockbuster book deals. But can these stories ever be told ethically?  Liv and Miranda love to share their recommendations, here’s what’s on their radar this week:  Miranda’s recommendation - You Had to be There by Jodie Harsh  Liv’s recommendation - CKTRL - Spirit Follow us on Social Media and send your voice notes to @WeHaveNotes_pod on Instagram and TikTok