Words: Thomas-Bradey Riseley Mythical dance duo call it a day after a celebrated and defining 28 years. Daft Punk have split. The pair from Paris have ended what was one of the most pioneering and popular dance music acts to ever exist. Their publicist Kathryn Frazier confirmed the news on February 22nd but offered no explanation, acknowledged by a video on the Daft Punk YouTube … Continue reading Daft Punk Break Up
Three mud-rubbed, fierce, staring tribal women posing strikingly among English roses and shrubbery wearing nothing but rags around their waists – breasts for all to see. An album cover as unmistakable as the sounds it promises. A girl gang of sonic raggamuffins. The Slits.
Continue reading Throwback Thursday: The Slits – Cut (1979)
This definitely needs a preface: you don’t need to be or identify as a girl to get that Gamer Girl aesthetic! As long as you like pink and cute stuff, read on. Continue reading Nook’s Cranny #2: NECESSARY Products To Get That Gamer Girl Aesthetic
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’
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