Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #4: The Great Gatsby (2013)

The music was a fundamental element in the conception of ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013), directed by Baz Luhrmann, as it is easy to imagine; not only from the inspiration and variety of the music that is always possible to detect from the creations of the Australian filmmaker, but also because music, in this case, serves – more than ever – to make tangible the romantic, … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #4: The Great Gatsby (2013)

Self-Care Sunday #3: Meditation and Calmness

Words: Emily Cliff Christmas can be an extraordinarily stressful time for many. Here at self care sunday we are determined to make this time of year less stressful for everyone! We are providing tips to help harness the joy and not get lost in the stressy mess. So boil the kettle, cut a slice of cake and cuddle up to read about our tips to … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #3: Meditation and Calmness

Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #3 – The Greatest Showman

Words: Giulia Lombardo ‘The Greatest Showman’ arrived in cinemas at the end of December 2017, when the year was almost over, and the original soundtrack of the movie caught everyone by surprise. The film, directed by Michael Gracey, is a musical inspired by the real story of Phineas Taylor Barnum, the founder of Ringling Bros, an American art entertainment company from the early 20th century. … Continue reading Movie Soundtrack Wednesday #3 – The Greatest Showman

Self-Care Sunday #2 – Getting Crafty for Christmas

Words: Emily Cliff Stressful week? Covid still getting you down? Fear not! Not all bad! It is the most wonderful time of year after all (I know, I’m ashamed of myself for that one). Welcome to week two of Self-Care Sunday! This week we are getting our Jingle Bell Rock on and getting crafty for Christmas. So put down that salad, pick up a mince … Continue reading Self-Care Sunday #2 – Getting Crafty for Christmas

New Music Friday 27/11/2020

The days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder. You know what that means; the second lockdown is almost coming to an end. We can’t wait to go to the pub and listen to all of these new hits with a drink, oh and a meal of course (Tier 2). Editor: Megan Hofman King Princess – Pain (Columbia)  Brooklyn born and raised Mikaela Straus, better … Continue reading New Music Friday 27/11/2020

Throwback Thursday: Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Press Color

Words by Johnny Fry It’s 1979. We’re in the Big Apple. The Apple is rotting from the inside out due to severe bankruptcy in the city. “All the straight people were trying to get out of New York,” recalls one visual artist, “but all the freaks were trying to get in.” One of these freaks was an ethereal French singer, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, who wormed … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Press Color