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Pavey Ark Blends Indie Folk and Orchestral Atmosphere in Their New Album More Time More Speed
Five years after their first release, the band returns with More Time More Speed, a beautifully evocative album that explores the concept of time with warmth and subtle ambition.
Isabelle Monteiro
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Extroverted Introspection: The Rise of Marti Perramon
Marti Perramon’s documenting of youth displays something rare. Not only does his storytelling demonstrate a level of introspection unique to somebody his age, but his upbeat anthems will undoubtedly leave you dancing.
Emily Henman
Aug 29, 20254 min read


An Evening At The Proms
On the cusp of one of the many heatwaves this summer, I stood heartbroken at the third door of the Royal Albert Hall. Not only because I had committed my Saturday evening to the BBC’s Proms here, but for having told everyone of my intentions.
Artemis McMaster-Christie
Aug 23, 20255 min read


Yoshitomo Nara @ Hayward Gallery
Yoshitomo Nara, One Foot in the Groove , 2012. Courtesy Private collection. © Yoshitomo Nara, courtesy Yoshitomo Nara Foundation. Until...
Oisín McGilloway
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Little Simz Curates 30th Meltdown: In Conversation With Deborah Yewande Bankole, Public Programme Producer At The Southbank Centre
Little Simz, this year's curator of the Southbank Centre's annual Meltdown Festival © Thibaut Grevet Returning to one of London’s most...
Oisín McGilloway
Jun 11, 20256 min read


Gacha, Gacha, Find Out! F5ve’s Journey Towards The International Stage
"Deriving creative influence from BLACKPINK" (pictured above, via Wikimedia Commons) Emerging straight from Japan’s underground club...
Karan Nimsons
Feb 28, 20252 min read


The BRAT Crusade: On Hedonistic Indulgence
Charli XCX BRAT Tour (via Wikimedia Commons) Although Charli XCX has announced that ‘BRAT summer’ is officially over, Collins Dictionary...
Eleanor Hughes
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Liverpool Meets London: Permanent (Joy)
Permanent (Joy) emerged from a pivotal moment of transition, reshaping both their identity as a band and their approach to music. Born...
Kate Bent and Daria Slikker
Feb 14, 20254 min read
Fragile Beauty: Photographs From The Sir Elton John And David Furnish Collection
The V&A’s collection, Fragile Beauty, was created in collaboration with Sir Elton John and David Furnish. It is showing until January 5th 2025. The exhibition contains adult themes, including depictions of substance use, death, nudity and sexual content. The collection boasts photographs from 1950 until present, all from John and Furnish’s personal collection. The title was chosen by John, as it “points to the vulnerability that he feels often inspires creativity as seen”. Fr
Claire Ducharme
Feb 10, 20254 min read


STRAND x FEMMESTIVAL Spotlight: Lia White
Image courtesy of Lia White After her performance at FEMMESTIVAL late last year, we caught up with electronic soul artist Lia White to...
Oisín McGilloway
Feb 4, 20255 min read
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