On December 16 2020 the phrase “Simp” was banned on Twitch. But why has it been banned and should it continue to be? Continue reading Nook’s Cranny #1: Why was the word ‘Simp’ banned from Twitch?
‘Rocketman’ is not only the film that Elton John always wanted to make about himself, but it is also the film he (and us as-well) always wanted to see about Elton John. And of course, it has very little to do with a classic biopic: the only way to tell Elton’s story is to immerse yourself in his fantasy and let the border between reality and imagination become more and more blurred. Translated into a cinematic genre, it means only one thing: musical. Featuring incredible costumes, elaborate choreography and magical moments of realism. Don’t be surprised if you see Elton flying over his piano. Continue reading MOVIE SOUNDTRACK WEDNESDAY #10 – Rocketman
There are many things we wish we could do, and many activities we wished would occupy Self-Care Sundays. Netflix has become almost a haven and a blessing for infinite time passing and a brilliant selection of entertainment to keep us laughing, crying and loving. New period drama Bridgerton has taken over the world and has got us wishing we could dress up in glorious ball gowns and go to parties and balls and dance the night away. Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #8: A Bridgerton Afternoon Tea
For this LGBTQ+ History Month, what better way to play tribute to this amazing community by speaking of an miniseries that – in my opinion – is a true masterpiece: emotional, powerful, political, commemorative and truly striking in every sense of the word. Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #9 – It’s A Sin
I don’t know about you, but January has never felt so long. Maybe it’s because so much has happened in this short amount of time, however we can’t wait for the next coming months. Where the weather will be better, and where hopefully more people will be vaccinated so we can slowly go back to ‘normal’ life. In the meantime, we can luckily still use music as an escape and dream away to better days, especially with these new tunes. Continue reading New Music Friday 29/01/2021
Three weeks into 2021 and for many of us in lockdown in the UK, we’ve been thrust back into the fever dream of banana bread-making, endless Netflix-watching and more Zoom quizzes. And while it might seem logical to just cocoon in your bed and never come out, we are here to provide you with self-care tips to fight those January blues. Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #5: Five Subscription Boxes To Up Your Self-Care Sunday Game
Do you remember when Gabriella said “I Gotta Go My Own Way” to Troy Bolton and we cried for 3 minutes straight? That could have been LANI’s “Drank That Night” instead. Continue reading BIMM Introducing: LANI – ‘Drank That Night’
You may not believe it, but we are still in the first month of 2021. Lots of important events have already taken place such as another national lockdown, the US Capitol Riots and finally the Presidential Inauguration, it feels like this year is going to bring some big changes. One thing that won’t change is our love for music and sharing our favourites with you. Continue reading New Music Friday 22/01/2021
Words: Giulia Lombardo Set in a music studio between the 1920s and 1930s, ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ tells the story of four musicians kept under control by Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), a highly esteemed legend in blues music or else, if you ask me, the queen of blues. In the movie the characters put in the foreground are presented, ready to clash and defend their … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #8 – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
At the end of 2020, Damon Albarn brought his Gorillaz quarantine passion project, ‘Song Machine’, to life with the help of a huge social bubble, brimming with 2020’s greatest musical efforts. Continue reading Review: Gorillaz Present Song Machine Live from Kong, a Lockdown Extravaganza
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