MØ’s performance in the Stylus building last Wednesday was nothing short of average. I was not entirely underwhelmed by her singing, and I felt generally OK about the whole thing throughout. The crowd seemed to […]
You Want It Darker by Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen is undoubtedly one of the greatest writers and musicians of all time, and his 14th studio album You Want it Darker, only further confirms that fact. The title is almost a tease as […]
Poliça @ Stylus, 14/10/16
Poliça clearly picked their support act FOG with careful consideration, knowing full well his synth beats and eerie echoing keyboard chords would fill the room with excitement. After an intense few songs, he quickly descended […]
Spring King @ The Wardrobe, 16/10/16
It’s rare to find a gig where you’re as enthusiastic about seeing the support acts as you are the headliner, but the combination of Get Inuit, The Magic Gang and Spring King ensured The Wardrobe […]
What’s new in science this week
Asgardia, the world’s first nation in space: Ever felt like Earth was a bit boring or maybe too dangerous? You’re not alone – a team of scientists and legal experts have proposed the creation of […]
Human Cooperation: Come on, come on, let’s stick together
Working together is often cited as being one of the things that makes humans special, however it’s not a trait specific to humans. Indeed, we are a social ape and as such, we rely on […]
Honey, we shrunk the bees: bee population endangered
Although bees are a vital part of our food chain their importance has often been overlooked. However, the recent acknowledgement by the USFWS (US Fish and Wildlife Service) – that seven bee species are now […]
Four Tet All-Nighter @ O2 Academy Brixton, 15/10/16
The year is 2021. Four Tet has taken his annual All Nighter Event at Brixton Academy, but it now lasts for an entire week. Each night he plays a predictable selection of the same tracks, […]
In the Middle with HONNE
Ever since the pair of producers met at uni, electro-soul duo HONNE have been crafting their own, deeply personal brand of late night R&B. Bringing together soul, synth and funky bass with intimate lyrics, many […]
From The Breakfast Club to Juno: low budget movies that made it big time
It is not common to see low budget movies excel at the box office as they’re normally in the shadow of high concept blockbusters. The top 20 highest grossing films of all time consist mainly […]
Young vintage lovers in Leeds
When it comes to Generation Y and the ‘Millennial’ experience, the youth of today have a tough ride. Having drawn the short straw thanks to economic depression, climate change and the implications of the ‘baby […]
Preview: Beacons Metro
Beacons Metro preview Beacons Metro is the recent transmutation of Beacons Festival; this used to be a traditional camping festival in August, but the organisers, in keeping with complaints that the traditional camping experience was […]