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The Illusion Of Choice: Labour And Obligation In Mark Jenkin's 'Rose Of Nevada'
The Rose of Nevada doesn’t open simply; it instead offers glimpses at decay: rotting timber, lichen and images of a Cornish fishing town well past its prime. The opening scenes of the film offer a glimpse of the plot to come: a movie about time and what we owe to our community.
Arielle Sam-Alao
22 hours ago


Crocodylus on their New Album Limbo, Please Be Good To Me
Photo by Charlie Hardy Established in 2015 by high school friends Josh Williams (bass and vocals) and Stephen Sacco (guitar and vocals), Sydney-based alt-rock band Crocodylus soon expanded to include longtime friends Mikel Salvador (drums and vocals) and Nick Meadows (keys, saxophone, and percussion). Drawing inspiration from some of the defining rock bands of the ‘60s and ‘70s , Crocodylus’ self-proclaimed ‘shit garage rock’ was met with early praise from The AU Review, who
Bann Irbash
3 days ago


Masumi and The Rise of First Day Back
Photo by Christopher Velazquez Maggie Masumi is navigating two parallel creative paths, each feeding into the other in subtle but distinct ways. As a solo artist under the name ‘Masumi’, her work leans inward and is shaped by instinct, space, and a growing curiosity for songwriting. Her debut EP ‘Gratitude,’ released in March 2025, marked a first step into that world, built from self-recorded experiments and moments of immediacy. Since then, she’s continued to expand her rea
Daria Slikker
6 days ago


Project Hail Mary: Made For Film Lovers
This film is a true celebration for film lovers, and marks the promising beginning of what could be an unforgettable summer at the cinema.
Sara Miah
6 days ago


From Studio Intern to Grammy Nominee: Steph Marziano’s Journey
Photo by Alex Page From making a PowerPoint to convince her parents to buy a drum kit to earning Grammy nominations and being named Writer-Producer of the Year at the Music Producers Guild Awards, Steph Marziano has carved out a path defined as much by instinct and connection as it is by technical skill. Originally from Philadelphia and now semi-based in East London, Marziano’s journey has taken her from studio intern to one of the most in-demand session-directing producers w
Daria Slikker
Apr 18
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![Writer Hebe Hancock shares something that made her aware of this, followed by a deep dive into the history of London:
“a friend living south of the river (Elephant & Castle, to be precise) mentioned that there were no Blank Street Coffee stores south of the river. This struck me as noteworthy because the chain signifies the presence of trendy areas and gentrification – why live somewhere where you can’t get your blueberry matcha? There’s now [two Blank Streets south of the river], but compare that to the [28 branches on the north side], and it seems completely insignificant.”
“The division of the capital began with the Romans in the 5th century, when they established their settlement of Londinium in the area where the City of London borough stands today. This was followed nearly two centuries later by the Anglo-Saxons, who based their community Ludenwic near Charing Cross; everything was solidified north of the Thames.”
Read the full article (along with some others you might have missed due to exam season!) at www.strandmagazine.co.uk.
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