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Rewind to the 9th October 2014. We - John and Tilly - had just started talking on a dating website and quickly realised that we were pretty much made for eachother. We met for the first time in February 2015 and everything just blossomed from there. We had moved in together by November the same year and here we are today, creators of Kritikon.

The Kritikon Company started back in November 2015 after we realised that we wanted to share our views on music with the world.. Unfortunately, our views were considered rather controversial, and it was safe to say that people didn't take all too well to them. This lead to the site being shut down temporarily until May 2017, when we decided to revamp the website, branch out into social media, review more varied artists and bands, and keep our reviews short and sweet - offering honest and impartial insights into the latest that the music industry has to offer.

About John

My taste in music is probably one of the things I am most proud of - the way it has changed and varied over the years has helped define who I am as a person. I will listen to pretty much any genre depending on what mood I'm in, which I think also helps me as a reviewer! I currently work in a technology store, as a merchandiser - something that offers great job satisfaction at the price of lots of physical work. A huge plus point is that we get to play our own music in store though. Definite perk. I am an introvert and proud, although I do enjoy a night out with the other half. Also a big believer in enjoying the small things in life. The largest of which is music.

Favourite Albums - American Idiot by Green Day, Immersion by Pendulum, Deja Entendu by Brand New, Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots, Sempiternal by Bring Me The Horizon, Demon Days by Gorillaz, Sinners Never Sleep by You Me At Six, Death Of A Bachelor by Panic! At The Disco, Every Kingdom by Ben Howard, Employment by Kaiser Chiefs and True by Avicii.  

Favourite Movies - Hot Fuzz, Shaun Of The Dead and Drive. 

Favourite TV Shows - Breaking Bad, The IT Crowd, The Inbetweeners, Pramface, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Skins and The Walking Dead.

Favourite Books - The Harry Potter series, The Percy Jackson series, The Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series and The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R Carey. 

Favourite Video Game - Fable 2

Favourite Colour - Indigo

Spirit Animal - Labrador

Star Sign - Gemini

Interesting Fact - My brother is a musician and had two of his songs featured in the British TV show Skins. 

About Tilly 

I currently work for a charity, which as rewarding as it is, is incredibly hard work. On my days off I read, read and read some more. It's safe to say that I am a complete and utter bookworm and devour on average one book per day if I have that day to myself. I'm definitely a quiet person. I love my own company, and am happiest when I'm on my own with the exception of spending time with John. Music became a big part of my life when I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. The way lyrics can speak to you, and make you feel like you're not alone with what you're dealing with is why I adore it so much. Whilst I look for great lyrics in music, I also love fun, catchy hooks and appreciate great production too. I wouldn't say I'm easily pleased, but I'm certainly no Simon Cowell either.

Favourite Albums - In The Zone by Britney Spears, The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths, Push The Sky Away by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance, Brand New Eyes by Paramore, Revolution by Miranda Lambert, Paradise Valley by John Mayer, Sempiternal by Bring Me The Horizon, Coming Home by Leon Bridges, The Mindsweep by Enter Shikari, The Labyrinth Movie Soundtrack, Born To Die by Lana Del Rey and Same Trailer Different Park by Kacey Musgraves. 

Favourite Movies - Labyrinth, The Neverending Story, The Wizard Of Oz, Moulin Rouge!, Beauty & The Beast (1991), Moana, Shirley Valentine, As Good As It Gets, Cafe Society, Match Point, About A Boy and The Babadook. 

Favourite TV Shows - Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Breaking Bad, Sex and the City and True Blood. 

Favourite Books - The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R Carey, Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland, Under Rose-Tainted Skies by Louise Gornall, Holes by Louis Sachar, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. 

Favourite Video Game - Resident Evil 4

Favourite Colour - Teal

Spirit Animal - Dolphin

Star Sign - Pisces

Interesting Fact - I once lived in a tiny castle. 

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