The Mancunian four-piece’s eleven-track debut balances wild, care-free sonic experimentation with a youthful anxiety for the future – a landmark record to define the ‘Britainicana’ genre.
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Ah, the ’80s. A good time was had by all. If you ignore the IRA bombings, the famine in Africa, the Miner’s Strike, and the blatant sexism and homophobia, that is.
Continue reading “Film Review: Wham! 10 Days in China is Both Charming and Insightful”
I have heard of the Electric Ballroom, read on the website that it is “iconic” but never been there.
Continue reading “Live Review: Matt Berninger And Ronboy Remind Us What It’s All About At Camden’s Electric Ballroom”
On 19 July 2026, I saw two wildly contrasting reviews of The Odyssey.
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I’d always seen The Kooks as a light-hearted band – almost the epitome of fun and breezy.
Continue reading “Live Review: The Kooks Deliver Heartfelt, Knockout Gig with Humility and Style”
York Opera is celebrating its 60th anniversary and the company has been performing at York Theatre Royal for 40 years.
Continue reading “Live Review: Music and Mischief are Ingredients for Success in Die Fledermaus”
I never thought I’d fall asleep in a Star Wars film.
Continue reading “Film Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu – Exhausting the Franchise?”
It’s a good thing, Jah Wobble says, ‘to go through life like a tourist’.
Continue reading “Interview: Jah Wobble’s Profound Punk to Peace Pipeline”
Why do music films so often miss the mark?
Continue reading “Film Review: A (Necessary) Deeper Look Beneath the Gloss of Michael (2026)”
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