The Bristol Old Vic has made the announcements ahead of theatres across England being able to reopen their doors on 17 May.Read More
Sam Fender reveals he is dropping promoter SSD Concerts due to staff harassment allegations, following a number of artists on their roster. Numerous claims were posted on employment website Glassdoor, including allegations that the company was ‘underpaying’ workers, using ‘offensive’ language, and making employees feel ‘uncomfortable’ at work. The company’s Instagram was later reported to […]Read More
“You don’t know what’s in store.” In 2011, the lead line from House of Balloons introduced us to The Weeknd. Fast forward ten years and it’s no question that The Weeknd has had a huge effect on the music industry. The 80s influenced single, ‘Blinding Lights’, is a masterpiece that cements his place in commercial […]Read More
Introducing: Leo Bhanji Hometown: LA, now London Listen to: ‘The Wades’, ‘Blade of Hope’, ‘Heart of Gold’ It’s often said (admittedly many times by me, in this very column) that an artist is unconfined by a genre. It may seem overused, but it’s actually like a pretty appropriate descriptor for any artist bursting onto the […]Read More
After hours of scrolling through Depop to find the perfect faux leather jacket, it had finally arrived. It was thick, heavy, and the material was strong yet soft to the touch. I instantly knew — this was not faux leather. However, this genuine mistake from the seller ended up potentially being a blessing in disguise. […]Read More
In the journey of all great bands, there tends to be a moment that defines their legacy. A track, an album or a performance that lifts the adjective from good to higher echelons. For Wolf Alice, ‘The Last Man on Earth’ could well be that moment. Wolf Alice had already cemented their place and built […]Read More
According to Activision-Blizzard, the restrictions on eSports events brought about by COVID-19 are to blame.Read More
When the trailer dropped for Emerald Fennell’s feature film debut, audiences were enraptured at the promise of a candy-coated #MeToo tale of sweet, sweet vengeance. On delivery, Promising Young Woman is a wild ride, bedecked in vibrant colours and boasting an exciting soundtrack. So why does it leave a bitter taste? Starring the wonderful Carey […]Read More
Reading Borough Council has played down suggestions that Reading Festival will go ahead this summer. After the government announced they hope to lift all remaining restrictions by 21 June at the earliest, Festival Republic– the organisers of Reading and Leeds Festival– made an announcement on 24 February: The government’s plan would mean that larger events, […]Read More
The premise of the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is that a man is born old and ages backwards. On the outside at least, he lives in reverse, seemingly doing everything in completely the wrong order. Whilst the film is, of course, fictional, a slight hint of it exists in the current generation […]Read More
The Winter Lake is an intriguing but ultimately ineffective mystery-drama, that descends too quickly into a conventional thriller. “I know I’m a terrible mother, but I’m not a terrible person,” says Elaine, as she struggles to deal with her unpredictable son. Director Phil Sheerin uses this tension to paint an ice-cold portrait of family ties […]Read More
The much-loved Reading + Leeds festival announced on 24 February that the three day event will go ahead this year despite Coronavirus fears. Just one day after the initial announcement it was reported that Reading Festival is now sold out with only limited Friday and Sunday tickets left for Leeds. The festival, which usually takes […]Read More
KAYTRANADA has dropped his first solo release of 2021 with instrumental track ‘Caution’ released on Thursday, 18 February. The new number was made by the Haitian-Canadian artist for a TikTok initiative focusing on Black History Month. The track has now been shared as a single, much to the satisfaction of his devoted fans. ‘Caution’ is […]Read More
In Sam Levinson’s Malcolm & Marie, the film’s eponymous couple clearly love each other deeply. But, like many of us, they have their issues. Malcolm, portrayed by John David Washington (Tenet), is a debuting director. Opposite him is Marie, a recovering drug addict, played by Zendaya (Euphoria). The film revolves around the night of Malcolm’s […]Read More
Two years after its premiere at Sundance Film Festival, Cathy Yan’s ambitious debut is finally available to stream around the world via MUBI. After Dead Pigs, Cathy Yan went on to helm last year’s colourful Birds of Prey, which ended up getting a wide release first. Within the fist fifteen minutes of Dead Pigs, it’s […]Read More
