The day single people dread is coming close, yes, it is indeed time for Valentine’s day. This year it might feel lonelier than ever, even couples might not be able to spend this special day of love together. Which is why we are here, with the best new tunes to keep you company. On the plus side, music won’t let you down and will always … Continue reading New Music Friday 12/02/2021
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
“Experimental pop” can be a pretty misleading term, but when dealing with an artist like Basic Baby and his new EP, ‘BB’, it’s necessary. Continue reading BIMM Introducing: Basic Baby
After what feels like a year, January is finally over, which means the dark days are coming to an end and light is on the horizon. The vaccine roll-out seems to be working and, fingers crossed, next month we might be able to actually see other people again. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, we’re not there yet. In the meantime, we can enjoy … Continue reading New Music Friday 05/02/2021
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
After numerous performances, including Leicester’s Hand-Made festival in 2017 and Gaby Roslin’s show on BBC Radio London, 22-year-old BIMM London production student Miriam Franklin has finally released her debut EP ‘Folding Days’, which depictsthe love affair between poetry and music. Continue reading BIMM Introducing: Miriam Franklin
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
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