The Top Albums of 2015 So Far
2015 has been an awesome year for LP releases. To narrow down the top contenders for best record of 2015 so far I asked our writers to contribute some suggestions. The response was...eclectic. Have a read below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. The Armed – Untitled It wasn't until the sleepy pace and brooding builds of Dead Actress, track 7 of The Armed's 'Untitled', that I finally took a breath. ‘Untitled’ is a white-knuckled, thick-fingered hand squeezing your throat....
Restaurant Review – The Moroccan Sky Riad at Searcys, The Gherkin
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With thousands of restaurants open across London, there’s always been a disappointing lack in popularity that surrounds Moroccan cuisine. Thankfully, however, a brand new seven-week summer pop-up has arrived at the top of London’s iconic 30 St. Mary’s Axe – best known as The Gherkin. Not only does the new Moroccan Sky Riad bring a slice of North Africa to East London, the views that accompany the experience are absolutely sensational. The weather, upon...
Other People Celebrate Their 100th Issue with ‘Imaginary Feast’
If you've been hanging around on Kickstarter lately you might have come across a project called Sensory Percussion. I won't go into the details too much (the video speaks for itself) but this new technology enables drummers to easily control an unlimited array of electronic samples, synths and audio effects with any acoustic drum kit. I encourage you to go and check out their Kickstarter page, right after watching this intensely cool video from Other People showing the tech being used...
Location, Location: What Do Home Buyers Really Want?
By David Ingram, Founder of mylocalmortgage.co.uk Everyone who has been through the process of buying a home will know that there are many factors to consider - the size of the property, how old it is and whether or not your garden is south-facing. But research by online mortgage directory MyLocalMortgage.co.uk has discovered what buyers really consider when it comes to purchasing a house, and the results speak volumes about our changing lifestyles. The results are in A survey asked...
Cahoots To Team Up With The Basement Galley For The Underground Supper Club
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Bringing something extra special to the West End, for one night only, next month, Soho’s new underground bar Cahoots will be teaming up with the Basement Galley for an afternoon of fine dining and cocktails in a post-war inspired environment. Taking place on Sunday August 9th from 5pm, Chef Alex Cooper behind the increasingly popular Basement Galley (a Supper Club that operates from a decommissioned Victoria Line train situated in Walthamstow) will be delivering a...
Of Course Corbyn is Leading
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent "People who say their heart is with Corbyn, get a transplant," said Tony Blair, former Labour leader and champion of the centre-left. Labour has “rediscovered losing”. The Party mustn’t align itself with the left if it wants any chance of future electoral success. Blair's speech has made the front pages and directed the spotlight firmly on the Labour leadership contest, but to what extent will his words ring true with the Labour members? The latest poll results show...
Can we Ever Trust Cycling Again?
Sport News 24/7 By David de Winter, TLE Sports Editor @TLE_Sport @davidjdewinter Britain’s Chris Froome is currently leading the world’s most prestigious and gruelling cycling race – the Tour de France. This three-week long epic around France (and Holland) requires immense stamina, skill and determination to complete, let alone win against the world’s best cyclists. As holder of the yellow jersey, Froome should be revelling in his status as ostensibly the world’s best cyclist. However, as has been all too...
Listen to the New Single from Dralms – ‘Shook’
If nothing else, Dralms keep things dreamy. The latest side project from Christopher Smith have already whetted appetites with two EPs in the last year so it's about time they put together a full release. 'Shook' will be that LP, set for release on 2nd October. Expect graceful pop, sleepy shoegaze and precise indie. Check out the title track and lead single below for a taste of what's to come.
Families Encouraged to Sing Together to Evoke Musical Memories
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent Music is the most powerful memory generator among Brits – with two thirds of us believing that it evokes more memories than the smell of mum’s cooking, the taste of school dinners and toys we played with when we were young. New research to mark the launch of the Nick Jr. Sing-Along Summer reveals that nine in 10 UK adults say music they enjoyed during childhood evokes strong positive memories, taking them back to happy...