The story of Philippe Petit, the only person ever to tightrope walk across the twin towers, is one which has the true ability to captivate people through its sheer brilliance and audacity. Carried out in […]
Suffragette: Oscar-bait or fitting homage to incredible women?
Xa Rodger and Heather Nash discuss the depiction of the women’s rights movement in Sarah Gavron’s latest film… On 4th June 1913 Emily Wilding Davison stepped in front of King George V’s horse at Derby […]
British Art Show 8
So you’ve heard about this grandly named art exhibition. You know it’s in Leeds, which is a fair start, yet what exactly it is has eluded you. Fear not, we’ve got you covered with everything […]
Weekly Chart – フローラさん’s Picks
Takuya Matsumoto – Vanishing in the Sand Described as ‘the elusive Japanese groove king’, Takuya Matsumoto’s releases are few and far between, but absolutely worth the wait. Matsumoto had a new EP, ‘Assembly’ released on October […]
The Gamechangers: Edward Enninful
Edward Enninful, a Ghana-born, London-based fashion stylist, is often claimed to be one of the most influential voices in the fashion industry. His career in fashion began at only 16 years old when he was […]
Feature – Broadcasting From the Back Streets of Leeds
Filling a much needed void in what otherwise is a fantastic city for music and nightlife, the recently established KMAH radio broadcasts a remarkable combination of sounds to its ever growing fanbase. Inspiring thoughts of old […]
Verity Lambert: A Life in Time and Space
With a history of over 50 years, Doctor Who is a firm favourite in many households up and down the UK. Captivating the minds of the young and old alike, the celebrity appearances, explorative storylines […]
Celebrity First Dates for Stand Up To Cancer
Returning to the famous First Dates restaurant tonight, if you can return to somewhere you’ve never been, are four single celebrities; Jamie Laing, Jorgie Porter, Anthea Turner, and Alexandra Burke. Leaving no stone unturned in […]
“Guayaquil de mis amores” – Ecuador’s Hidden Beauty
If you are willing to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, to the far side of South America you will find a little corner of the world that is home to 16 million people. Despite it […]
Religion in Videogames: Devils, Politics and Prophets
Religion is as inescapable in videogames as it is in real life, whether you believe in it or not. Whether its presence only extends to brief mentions of gods or it is as blatant as […]
The Apprentice: A Predictably Priceless Performance
The end of The Great British Bake Off means only one thing – it is time for The Apprentice to return to our screens. This year, following Nick Hewer’s departure, Lord Sugar will be advised […]
How to be Both – a Tale of Two Halves
How to be Both by Ali Smith is an exciting and fresh take on the classical linear narrative. Exploring two very different storylines in each half of the book, Smith allows the reader to develop […]