Alex Gibbon talks to partners Ray and Nicola from ‘The Bookish Type’ about seeking solace in among the shelves, the ups and downs of setting up their business and the queer fiction you should be reading.
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP: “Now Is One of The Hardest Times To Be A Student”
As we sit in the upstairs bar of The Pack Horse, after a lively, packed-out talk, I ask Rosena Allin-Khan if the pub is her natural habitat. “Well, it’s certainly one of them; I have […]
Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with the Greatest Queer Poets of All Time.
Frank O‘Hara Choice Poem: Une Journee de Juillet Often considered one of the leading figures of the 1950s and 60s ‘New York School’, O’Hara remains a hugely influential poetic voice despite his tragically short life. […]
Bootleg Blondie Remain Unparalleled With a Little Help from Clem Burke
With a generation-spanning crowd packing out the room, a discography to rival to most legendary of artists and a reputation as one of the best tribute acts in the world, Bootleg Blondie seemingly have all […]
Sheer Mag Set To Take On Brudenell, 06.11.19
Amid their roaring UK tour, Sheer Mag are ready for their hotly-anticipated gig at Brudenell Social Club on Wednesday 6th November. After a 5 year career abound with stellar songs, commanding live performances and enough […]
Face Value: An Interview With A Rising Social Media Makeup Star
With the rise of the internet and an explosion in the number of makeup brands producing diverse, high-quality products, it seems there has never been a better time to launch yourself as cosmetics’ next big […]
Black Artist Spotlight
In celebration of Black History Month, our team of writers play tribute to some of our favourite musicians. Beyoncé by Ed Barnes By this point, it would be hard not to argue that Beyoncé is […]
Treat Your Shelf: Black History Month
Alex Gibbon, Safi Bugel and Sabrina Martins give their picks for the top books to treat your shelf with in Black History Month
If #MeToo Is Going To Reach Its Full Potential, We Need More Women Like Emma Thompson
Until last week, Emma Thompson had been due to voice a role in Luck, a big budget family film produced by Skydance Animation. However, after the studio hired controversial former Pixar head John Lasseter to […]
Lent: Still Going Strong in our Secular Society
Even in our secular society, it’s still not time to give up Lent. And so it begins: ‘tis the season of self-denial, abstinence and inflated bragging rights. Lasting the duration of the 6 weeks before […]
Breaking the Glass Screen: Women Pushing the Media Boundaries
Rachel Bloom – Writer & Actor Rachel Bloom is the amazing and multi-talented driving force behind the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The actress/comedian/singer/songwriter has used the TV show’s platform on the CW to push the boundaries […]
LGBT+ Artists Everyone Should Know
In honour of LGBT+ history month, our writers spotlighted the queer artists whose stories shaped the past and are illuminating the present, as well as perhaps changing the landscape of the future for artists that […]