Posts Tagged ‘London’
White Riot, 2019 [Review] – Rubika Shah
A contemporary reflection on a cultural movement, Rock Against Racism. Resurfacing this topic empties Britain’s racist closet, along with its problematic skeletons; Eric Clapton; Rod Stewart and David Bowie. Co-founder Red Saunders details how the comments made by these musical heroes spurred on action to fight against the increasing grip the National Front held over…
Read MorePoly Styrene: I Am a Cliché [Review] The Woman Behind the Persona…
A documentary with value; this film celebrates the magnetic charm of anglo-Somali frontwoman of X-Ray Specs, whilst journeying through the effects of fame, drug use and a misdiagnosed mental health disorder. Created by Bell Sng and Poly’s own daughter Celeste Bell, Poly Styrene: I am A Cliché delves into the woman behind the persona; Marion…
Read MoreGirli
Girli is a London based recording artist/singer/songwriter/producer and as part of the LGBTQ+ community identifying as pansexual, she often makes educational TikTok’s and Instagram stories educating her followers on important figures in the community in a really cool and easy way to understand. Girli makes the kind of songs that you’d wish you’d…
Read MoreDream Nails – Hexxing inequality through Punk Rock.
It was 2017, I was living in Canterbury in my final year at the University of Kent in the U.K. The night life isn’t considered one of the best around, but it was kind of alright for me at that stage of my life, ( if it were any crazier I perhaps wouldn’t have graduated).…
Read MorePussy Riot, Punk Prayers for Freedom
Pussy Riot is a feminist protest punk rock performance art group that opposes the rule of Vladimir Putin, advocates for Feminist and LGBTQ+ rights, and fights for human rights including freedom of speech and freedom to perform. The infamous Russian rebels have made herstory with their guerilla protest punk. The story of the…
Read MoreSiouxsie Sioux: Princess of Punk, Godmother of Goth
My earliest memory of Siouxsie Sioux was when I discovered the Punk subculture in my early teens. Of course my Father had already introduced me to Bowie and Kate Bush, so when I found Punk, I was obsessed and would search the internet for everything I could find on it; interviews, documentaries, live performances, you…
Read MoreFKA Twigs – ‘Magdalene’ Album Focus
Formerly Known As…Twigs is a singer/songwriter from South London. An intriguing lover of music who has crafted a unique lane blending genre’s dance and sport. With many musical influences, ranging from Billie Holiday and Marvin Gaye to Siouxsie Sioux and X-ray Specs, Twigs has curated an avant-garde sound. Born in Gloucestershire, England Twigs was one…
Read MoreDarkest Hour, 2017 [Film Review]
In light of the 75th anniversary of VE Day, I thought i’d finally get around to watching that one where Gary Oldman plays Churchill. Joe Wright’s Darkest Hour, 2017 runs for 2h 5 mins and details the events of May 1940 in Winston Churchill’s parliament, replacing Neville Chamberlain and immediately faced with the decision of…
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