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.
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...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Strength: 4.8% ABV Brewed: Southfields, London Arriving just in time for the summer, Oddbins has teamed up with London-based Rocky Head Brewery, set up by Ex Oddbins Buying Director Steve Daniel and a group of friends as a micro-brewery, marking the latest instalment in Wine, Beer and Spirits merchant’s range of collaboration artisan craft Beers. This time around, Oddbins No 5 is a tasty Saison that offers aromas of Orange Zest and Grapefruit with...
By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent Eating on the tube is generally frowned upon, but when you unpack a full breakfast unit onto your lap tube etiquette sort of goes out of the window. New footage has emerged of a commuter eating cereal on the tube in the most spectacular possible fashion. Entering the carriage with what appeared to be a regular briefcase, the passenger unfolded a breakfast eating device equipped with a fridge to supply cold milk, hidden side compartments to store...
By Beth Roberts You don’t need to be scuba-certified to be seduced by a life aquatic. In fact, all you really need is a mask. If the idea of going underwater has you floundering for your flippers, you’re in luck. From stingray cities to sea lions and even night excursions, we’ve put together a list of the top ten snorkelling spots to satisfy your sub-aqua appetite… 1. Grand Cayman Be mobbed by a flock of friendly stingrays in the crystal...
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food With six restaurants now spread out across the city, the original Rosa’s Thai Café can be found just between Spitalfields Market and East London’s bustling Brick Lane. Set up by husband and wife duo Alex and Saiphin Moore, following the success of a Brick Lane street food stall, it seems that the premises is often filled to capacity with tourists and locals alike. Upon arriving, our booking is nowhere to be seen, fortunately there...
Harkive want to know about how, where and why you listen to music on a single day. Each year the project chooses a day to gather your music stories. This year it's 21st July, aka today. To contribute to the project you can send Harkive a few words about what your listening to, provide an audio file or join the discussion Facebook and Twitter. The aim is to archive the experiences of thousands of individuals to create a cohesive picture of the...
Hold on to your britches, City and Colour fans! Pink/You+Me is back on the sidelines and a new C&C album is on the way. 'If I Should Go Before You' is slated for an October 9th release and, judging by what we've heard, it'll probably make your feet move by their own accord and tug your heartstrings right out of your chest. Here's what Dallas has to say about it: 'Over the last two years I've had the great pleasure of...
By Toby Venables @TobyVenables There’s a great moment in Dead Rising: Watchtower when the hero Chase attempts to dispatch a zombified cop in an trash-strewn alleyway. At one end, zombie hordes are moments away from bursting through the gates. At the other, a hideous zombie clown shuffles towards him, dragging an axe. Chase smacks the zom-cop with the first thing to hand: a bag of garbage – but it’s a poor choice of weapon. The cop draws his gun and...
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