Ben Forrest shares his favourite festive alternative tracks to get you through Christmas 2020.
The Hip Priest Is Dead: Mark E Smith passes at age 60
Mark E Smith defies explanation. It’s like trying to explain the word ‘nature’ or ‘time’ to someone that doesn’t have any conception of the English language. How are you meant to describe that impish, wise […]
Preview: The Fall @ Belgrave, 25/2/17
The Fall, or at least their ever-present frontman Mark E Smith, are testament to persistence, longevity, and sticking two fingers up at the prospect of ageing. Thirty-nine years after releasing their first record in 1979, […]
Murder: The evolution of crime drama and the femme fatale
In a world where ITV churns out crime thrillers like they’re going out of fashion, it’s refreshing to watch a brilliant piece of British drama that turns the genre on its head. The name and […]
The Fall: A seductively dark drama
If BBC1’s The Missing was not enough to fill your quota of creepy crime thrillers for the week, then worry no more. The second series of BBC2’s The Fall airing on thursday nights promises to […]
Music | Beacons Festival – LSi’s bands & artists to watch
While Skipton’s Beacons Festival offers up some unbelievable disc jockying talent this year, it also provides a great lineup of bands old and new for you to enjoy. Here are a few that you need […]