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If you ever find yourself pining for the rugged coasts and citrus-scented air of Southern Italy, look no further than the Business Design Centre in Angel. For its much-anticipated annual residency, SicilyFEST transforms one of London’s most iconic and historic venues into a vibrant, bustling piazza that captures the very soul of the Mediterranean. Stepping inside feels like a sensory leap across the continent; as soon as you pass through the doors, the cool London air is repl

As the days stretch longer, your wardrobe needs to do more than just look good it needs to perform. This season is all about the "Goldilocks" of dressing: finding that perfect balance between breathable functionality and sharp, intentional style. Whether you’re navigating the humid rush of a city commute, heading toward a coastal escape, or looking for the perfect gift for the man who appreciates quality, our summer edit has you covered. We’ve sourced the finest staples that

Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments is a stunning achievement that does the impossible: it revisits the terrifying world of Gilead and manages to expand it without losing any of its chilling intimacy. Picking up fifteen years after Offred’s uncertain fate in The Handmaid’s Tale, this sequel shifts the lens to provide a panoramic view of a regime beginning to rot from within. Rather than a singular perspective, Atwood weaves together three distinct voices that offer a gripping lo

Behind Late Transmissions are David Balfe and David Hughes – two friends who last played together in the Merseyside post-punk scene. Balfe, playing with Big In Japan and The Teardrop Explodes, went on to be a producer, publisher and founder of both Zoo Records and Food Records, signing Blur and Echo & The Bunnymen among many others. On 1st May 2026 the two friends released their brand new album, THE HEART WANTS WHAT IT WANTS which sees them team up with Eve Quartermain, and

Harry Styles floated back onto the music scene in March with his newest album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. The album was an immediate success (unsurprising given his dedicated fanbase), and the “Sign of The Times” singer has now begun rolling out music videos to accompany the album and spark excitement for his imminent tour. His Together, Together tour will have 67 stops, including a controversial 30 shows in New York’s Madison Square Garden. With a brand-new sound

Europe’s LGBTQ+ Capital for 2026 List the queerest cities in Europe and a number of ‘usual suspects’ will inevitably appear towards the top of the list – London, Berlin, Amsterdam. But in 2026, the flag of most LGBTQ+ friendly city in Europe should really be planted right in the centre of the continent. Vienna is a city with a rich queer history and, appropriate for a city famous for its operatic flair, will be taking centre stage, as both the host of the 2026 Eurovision So

Very few travel stories centre around Monday morning encounters. It’s not even my favourite memory of Nashville but it remains the most memorable. After a weekend of taking on Broadway – Nashville’s legendary street of live music bars – I stumbled out at 10am looking for a coffee and preferably a quiet corner to recover. I expected all the bars to be shuttered. Instead, every door was open, every stage alive, and every bar seemed to contain a guitarist who could outplay mos

“Nothing Could Be Finer Than To Be in Carolina In The Morning” Yes, there’s no Times Square bravado, no Californian gloss, no Floridian theme-park spectacle. But having been visiting for the past twelve years, I would agree entirely with Gus Kahn’s words from a century ago. North Carolina doesn’t need any of this to be the most complete, most authentic and, for my 10 cents’ worth, one of the most compelling states in the whole US. It’s also a place in recovery. If you’ve r

Store in Carnaby Street, London In a world of "fast fashion" and fleeting trends, Aubin & Wills stands as a bastion of British authenticity. Founded in 2008 as the sophisticated, more discerning older sibling to Jack Wills, the brand quickly carved out a niche for those who value heritage over hype. After a brief hiatus, Aubin made a triumphant return in 2021 with a crystal-clear mission: "Better is Greater Than More." Now a Certified B Corp, Aubin creates "Modern British Cla

If the Notre-Dame Cathedral is the sturdy, stone heart of Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle is its shimmering, transcendent soul. Tucked away within the courtyard of the Palais de Justice on the Île de la Cité, this Gothic masterpiece doesn't just catch the light, it swallows it and transforms it into a living kaleidoscope. The history of Sainte-Chapelle is a tale of ultimate devotion and medieval prestige. In the 1240s, King Louis IX, who would later become Saint Louis, purchased w

American Express presents Roundhay Festival, the newest addition to Leeds, UK’s 2026 summer cultural calendar, is excited to announce special guests, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, who will join Pitbull on Friday 3 July The announcement lands on Cinco de Mayo, marking the addition of one of Mexico’s most culturally influential bands to Pitbull’s first-ever Leeds headline show. Los Tucanes join previously announced Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon with more acts to be unveiled

Photo Credit: Stephen Cobb What do you get when you mix over nine thousand Geordies and two of the biggest names in dance music from the last few decades? Great question. You get one of the best nights of live music I’ve ever experienced with The Prodigy and Carl Cox taking over the Utilita Arena in Newcastle for an evening of face melting dance music for the last show on their tour run of UK Arenas. Opening the show was the absolute dance music titan and hailed as one of the

"I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring." If David Bowie were to step into Lightroom London today, he would find himself in the only structure on Earth capable of holding his infinite imagination. Lightroom isn’t just a gallery; it is a shimmering, four-story "Moonage Daydream" where the thin white lines of reality are blurred into a spectacular immersive symphony. Walking into the King’s Cross space feels like descending into the master tape

Oxford rock band South Arcade are back with their new single Superman, which features genre-blending guitars and angry lyricism calling back to the rage anthems of the 2000s. The band explain how this song is a continuation of their Y2K inspired sound, featuring a mix of bright, ‘glitchy’ production and ‘punchy alt-rock energy.’ The accompanying music video, directed by DOGBRAIN, features the band in an American diner and performing in the middle of a boxing ring surrounded

There’s something unmistakably different about Alicja this time around. Not just the confidence in her voice, or the quiet certainty in her words—but the sense that this moment has been earned through years of persistence, reinvention, and hard-won self-belief. Now set to represent Poland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Alicja arrives not as a newcomer, but as an artist who has fought to stand exactly where she is. “It’s been a long journey to get there, to be

From the rugged, isolated fjords of Norway to the high-energy stages of the Hollywood Bowl, Sam Westhoff aka Haffway today is currently living through what can only be described as a creative metamorphosis. Once on the verge of walking away from the industry entirely to pursue a quiet life in Oklahoma, he is now the go-to collaborator for some of folk-pop’s most formidable names, including Dermot Kennedy and Noah Kahan. But while his fingerprints are all over the charts, his

As May edges closer and the British weather dares to behave, there’s a familiar buzz in the air, festival season is about to kick off. And in 2026, few events signal that moment quite like Slam Dunk Festival’s 20th anniversary—a landmark edition that feels bigger, heavier, and more nostalgic than ever. Returning to Hatfield Park and Temple Newsam across the late May bank holiday weekend, Slam Dunk has long been the UK’s definitive one-day pilgrimage for pop-punk, emo and hard

The biopic landscape is currently dominated by legends, and none loom larger than the King of Pop. In this head-to-head review, we break down Michael from two distinct perspectives. While one of us found the spectacle quite great, the other felt the narrative got lost in the limelight. We caught this screening in last weekend and here below our thought: The Staff Writer’s Verdict: A Costly Concert Rating: 4/10 There is no denying the technical prowess on display, but as a fil

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Released: 26th March 2026 Available: Netflix "Something living, something dead, something stolen, something red". The latest Netlifx phenomenon hit screens last month and left viewers across the globe divided. Created by Haley Z. Boston, the brain behind New Cherry Flavor and produced by Stranger Things creators, the Duffer brothers - Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen follows five consecutive days with engaged couple Rachel Harkin (Camila Monroe) and Nicky C

“An innocent child is best, their body lasts longer - but any living human will do” Lee Cronins The Mummy: ★★★☆☆ Released: 17th April, 2026 Stream: Cinemas From the iconic production house Blumhouse and horror connoisseur James Wan, Lee Cronin takes a spin on a classic, reinventing ‘The Mummy’ universe and guides us through a twisted tale of horror, gore and lore. If you were hoping for a tomb raiding adventure, you’re in for a shock. For this reimagined version of ‘The Mummy