Culture
Matthew E. White at Queen Elizabeth Hall | Live review
It’s been a good year thus far. We’ve had the return of some of the rock ‘n’ roll hierarchy, most prominently Bowie but also Nick Cave, The Strokes and The House of Love. And yet a small town Virginian, Matthew E. White from Richmond, VA, is in the running for the [Read More]
Frida Sundemo – Indigo | EP review
Sweden is maintaining its status as one of the most fruitful hubs of musical freshness; from Shout Out Louds to Robyn, Scandinavia keeps turning out gems. Frida Sundemo is no exception. Her new EP Indigo is a six-track delight, fresh and quirky with enough pith to keep you [Read More]
JMK Young Director Award honours promising theatre talent
In 1994 at the age of 26 James Menzies-Kitchen staged his first production. Two years later he had established himself as an up-and-coming director with amazing potential, but sadly in June of 1996 he died suddenly and unexpectedly. He was an inspiring man, proving to [Read More]
HIM at Dingwalls | Live review
It’s no surprise HIM are hosting a sell-out show at Dingwalls. If you look at the listings for the sometimes live venue in Camden, HIM are possibly the longest running act to perform at the pub for the next month or so, and they have a significant following with over [Read More]
Original recipe of the week: Easy roasted sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are traditionally an unloved vegetable, so we say show them some love this weekend. Packed full of all things good for you, they’re too tasty to miss out on. This recipe is so simple and easy you could do it with you eyes closed (but please don’t try!). [Read More]
Tom Paxton at Union Chapel | Live review
Tom Paxton has been making music for more than half a century. He has recorded more than 50 albums and performed at every famous venue in the world, from Carnegie Hall to The Royal Festival Hall. His work has been re-recorded by hundreds of famous musicians: John Lennon, [Read More]
The Starting Line at The Forum | Live review
Noted for its creativity and live music, Kentish Town remains one of London’s most interesting areas. Sat snuggly among these buildings is The Forum, a former cinema now turned into one of the city’s best music venues. With its impressive art deco decorations, it seems [Read More]
Jane Hilton – Precious at Eleven Gallery | Exhibition review
The word “precious” is defined as either “of high price or great value” or “affectedly or excessively delicate”. Both are lovingly and honestly explored in Precious at Eleven Gallery, as Jane Hilton illuminates the faces of those working behind the closed doors [Read More]
Hadouken! at the Electric Ballroom | Live review
Hadouken! took to the stage at the Electric Ballroom to euphoric elation from the gathered crowd. They immediately got down to what they do best: combining techno sounds with live rock music, topped off with band leader James Smith’s vocal. They were in town promoting [Read More]
Rooms at the Finborough | Theatre review
Having premiered Off Broadway in 2005, Rooms is finally making its way across the pond and onto a European stage for the first time. Somewhat aptly for a two-person musical, it’s currently premiering here in London at the Finborough Theatre – possibly the very [Read More]
